IT Networking for Myabode: Analysis and Hardware Options

Running head: IT NETWORKING
IT Networking
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Table of Contents
Assessment Task 1: Analyse Business Technology Needs.......................................................2
Company Background:...........................................................................................................2
Requirements:........................................................................................................................2
Existed infrastructure:............................................................................................................3
Proposed Solution:.................................................................................................................5
Assignment 2: Research and Report on Hardware Options.......................................................7
Network Equipment and Resources:......................................................................................7
Vendor Name.............................................................................................................................7
Cisco 4321 Integrated Services Router..................................................................................8
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches.......................................................................................12
Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series.................................................................................................13
Cable: ..................................................................................................................................13
Laptop:.................................................................................................................................14
Tablets: ................................................................................................................................14
Printer:..................................................................................................................................15
Firewall:...............................................................................................................................15
Server:..................................................................................................................................16
References:...............................................................................................................................17

Assessment Task 1: Analyse Business Technology Needs
Company Background:
This report presents the fundamentals which could improve the internal infrastructure
of the Myabode. Myabode is a Melbourne based company and associated with mortgage
breaking business. The company is facing rapid growth in mainly real estate areas of western
suburbs. Even though they have a number of competitor target in the same area, their optimal
local presence and knowledge, participation in community events, and a team of dedicated
mortgage consultants provide the required competitive edge to the business. They are mainly
depends on their ten full time staffs and fifteen mobile consultants that visit prospective
clients throughout the area. They also have a software package which is capable of finding
the best available options based on the clients desired. This software able to quickly evaluate
the available options/products and suggest the best possible product/solution to their clients.
Their current head office is connected via a local area network that allows the staffs to
communicate and share information. The company uses ADSL router and a wireless access
point to establish connection to mobile devices. The network uses dedicated web and
application servers (Windows 2008) but uses the CEO’s PC as the file server as it was
initially set up as a standalone storage point but later connected to the network. In order to
maintain the rapid growth within the last two years, they need to improve their internal
infrastructure.
Requirements:
Myabode observed some issue in their current infrastructure which needs to be
resolved in order to deal with the enormous number of potential buyers in overseas markets.

The first problem is telephone costs have considerably increased as mobile consultants needs
to constantly communicate with the head office through mobile in order to share information
about the clients and properties. Further, Mobile consultants have been asking for access to
the files on the system, as well as the ability to run the evaluation software from remote as
they often meet clients outside office hours. Additionally, they want to increase the
awareness to protect sensitive business and client information. In its current strategic plan,
the company has identified, among other strategic priorities which are followed:
 Minimise operational costs, in particular telephony costs
 Ensure data security and safeguard against hacking or unauthorised access.
 Ensure protection of sensitive client information and mitigate any business
risks due to unintentional or intentional disclosure of unauthorised client
information.
 To leverage their existing technical expertise and resources in minimising the
response time to clients and enhancing their competitive position.
Existed infrastructure:
Myabode current head office is connected via a local area network that allows the
staffs to communicate and share information. The company uses ADSL router and a wireless
access point to establish connection to mobile devices. The network uses dedicated web and
application servers (Windows 2008) but uses the CEO’s PC as the file server as it was
initially set up as a standalone storage point but later connected to the network. In order to
maintain the rapid growth within the last two years, they need to improve their internal
infrastructure. They also have a software package which is capable of finding the best
available options based on the clients desired. This software able to quickly evaluate the
available options/products and suggest the best possible product/solution to their clients.