Research Network Design: Tools and Methodologies

Running head: INTERNETWORKING WITH TCP/IP
Research Network Design
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Aims and Objectives..............................................................................................................2
Discussion for the application of network designing methodology...........................................2
Packet Tracer..............................................................................................................................3
Solarwinds Network Topology mapper.....................................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
The report is prepared for analysing the different network designing tool that is used
for preparing a prototype of the network. There are different options used for the
configuration of the network devices and simulating the network by transferring data packets
from different hosts connected in the network.
Aims and Objectives
The followings are the aims and objectives of the report
 To analyse the sending and receiving of data packets in the network
 To use different protocols for configuring the network devices used for designing the
network
 To configure routing between two or more routers for reaching the destination host
connected with the different interface of the router
Discussion for the application of network designing methodology
Microsoft Visio can be used for designing a physical network diagram by adding the
networking devices from the template. It is used by the It professionals for creating a layout
of the network and used as a reference during the original network configuration (Parker,
2016). The visio is a paid software and in its recent update the layout can be shared using
Microsoft sharepoint for getting comment about the layout plan from different networking
experts working on development of a network solution. There are 85 built in template that
can be used for different purpose other than network development. There are different pre
designed shapes that can be used for the demonstration of data center, active directory,
HVAC layout, home network design, data enterprise, etc.