Assignment on Network Architecture

Running head: NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
ITNE1001 Network Architecture
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NETWORK ARCHITECTURE1
Table of Contents
1. Background of the organization...................................................................................................2
2. Network design and floor plan....................................................................................................2
3. IP addresses and subnets..............................................................................................................3
4. Used devices and cable types......................................................................................................5
5. Cost analysis................................................................................................................................6
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................10

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE2
1. Background of the organization
Telstra Corporation is a renowned organization in telecommunications as well as media
in Australia. It is associated with developing and operating in telecommunication networks along
with providing internet access, mobile and various other products as well as services for
entertainment. The organization is considered as one of the largest company related to
telecommunications. In the past few years, there has been a tremendous growth in their business
and hence it has acquired a building in Perth, Australia to open a new office for expanding their
network. There are various departments required for running the organization however only six
departments will be accommodated in the new building. Hence, this report is focused on
providing a suitable network design for the new office of Telstra Corporation to meet increasing
demand of the organization. Further, the description of the IP addresses and subnets that will be
allocated for the devices is also presented along with devices and cabling requirements.
2. Network design and floor plan
The network design for Telstra Corporation that has been presented below reflects that
there are overall five floors in which the six departments will be accommodated. The floor plan
has been prepared as such that sales and marketing department will be in first floor and the other
departments will have independent floors for particular department. The network design
illustrates that each floor will have a separate router connected to the central router in which ISP
(Internet Service Provider) will provide internet access. Further, a wireless access point will be
dedicated to each department in the building. The server room will be situated on fifth floor
along with Information technology department.