Network Infrastructure Proposal for Color Ability Corporation

This report proposes a network infrastructure for Color Ability Corporation that supports their requirements by recommending various computer specifications for the five departments as well as providing some of the best ISP which include My Republic and Telstra in Brisbane. The report recommends the adoption of the proposed network infrastructure as it is the most secured as a result of using both public IP and Private IP together.

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Executive Summary
Due to the current growth for the Color Ability Corporation (CAC), the company has acquired a
new four storey building at Brisbane as their new office. The new building does not have any
network infrastructure in place hence the need to design one. The company therefore is looking
for a network infrastructure that is affordable and which their main objectives or requirements
which include: supporting mail communication, centralized storage system for their project
files, enhance resource sharing such as printers, facilitate information sharing between the
employees and management as well as ensuring network connectivity to all users within the
company. This report therefore provides a network infrastructure proposal that supports CAC
requirements by recommending various computer specifications for the five departments as
well as providing some of the best ISP which include My Republic and Telstra in Brisbane. This
report later recommends the adoption of the proposed network infrastructure as it is the most
secured as a result of using both public IP and Private IP together.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary.....................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................5
Project Proposal..........................................................................................................................................5
Objectives....................................................................................................................................................5
Project Methodology...................................................................................................................................6
Activity 1......................................................................................................................................................7
Activity 2....................................................................................................................................................11
Activity 3....................................................................................................................................................12
Activity 4....................................................................................................................................................14
Activity 5....................................................................................................................................................15
Activity 6....................................................................................................................................................17
Activity 7....................................................................................................................................................18
Activity 8....................................................................................................................................................20
Future Plans...............................................................................................................................................21
Recommendations and Conclusions..........................................................................................................21
References.................................................................................................................................................22
Appendix: Subnet Calculation....................................................................................................................24
Tables
Table 1: Project Schedule.................................................................................................................4
Table 2: Project Estimated Cost.......................................................................................................4
Table 3: Overall Specifications.........................................................................................................5
Table 4: Computer Specifications for Graphic Production Department..........................................6
Table 5: Computer Specifications for Film production Department................................................6
Table 6: Specifications for Mail and FTP Server...............................................................................7
Table 7: ISP Providers in Brisbane..................................................................................................10
Table 8: Network Services..............................................................................................................11
Table 9: Requirements Details.......................................................................................................12
Table 10: Network Subnet.............................................................................................................12

Table 11: Network IP addresses.....................................................................................................13
Table of Figures
Figure 1: color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw......................................................................................9
Figure 2:Cisco ISR 1900 Series........................................................................................................10
Figure 3:Catalyst 9400 and Catalyst 9300 cisco switches.............................................................10
Figure 4:Cisco small business 300 series wireless access points....................................................11

Introduction
A proper network design with quality infrastructure is of great benefit to the ever growing
companies as this help such companies run their business activities more efficiently and
effectively. With this growth experienced by Color Ability Corporation (CAC), it has triggered a
move to a more spacious building for the company. This move therefore calls for the setup of a
new network infrastructure that will connect all the employees to the internet for sharing of
network resources and information with each other. Being a marketing and advertising
company, CAC will be required to invest on a quality network infrastructure in order to ensure
there is an effective and reliable connection with their clients.
Project Proposal
This report proposes a quality network infrastructure for the new CAC four storey building
located in Brisbane. The proposed infrastructure will ensure that all the employees in the five
departments are connected to the internet. This new infrastructure will ensure that the
company meets its requirements which include: having a secure file sharing for all the
employees and the management, ability to access and communicate through emails across the
network and enhanced centralized file storage. The proposed network will also ensure that the
company maximizes its network resource sharing which include the printers. The network will
be easy to troubleshoot, manage and monitor hence making it more effective in supporting the
company’s business operations.
Objectives
The main objectives of the new proposed network for Color Ability Corporation include the
following:
 Ensure internet connectivity to all users within the building
 Allow sharing of network resources
 Support centralized location for file storage

 Enhance wireless connection to all the company’s five departments
 Enable email communication and accessibility at any place within the network
 Support sharing of files among the employees and the company management.
Project Methodology
For the successful implementation of this project, the entire project will be divided into a
number of tasks and each task assigned a timeframe as shown in the table below. The proposed
network project is estimated to take approximately four months for it to be completed.
Task Time (days) Starting date Endind date
Planning and
gathering of project
requirements
14 1st October 2018 14th October 2018
Project Design 20 15th October 2018 5th November 2018
Network
Implementation
60 6th November 2018 6th January 2018
Network Testing 3 7th January 2018 10th January 2018
Project
Documentation
30 11th January 2018 11th February 2018
Table 1: Project Schedule
No Item Quantity Estimated Cost ($)
1 Employees Computers 60 5000
2 Network Servers 6 700
3 Wireless Access points 5 450
5 Cisco Routers 3 450
8 Printers 5 1200
6 Network Switches 5 550
9 Internet Service Provider 900 (per year)

Subscription
Total Estimated Cost 9250
Table 2: Project Estimated Cost
Activity 1
Department: Overall Requirements
Location: Brisbane and Sydney
Component Recommendation
Processor: (Manufacturer,
Model, Speed) Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz
Memory: (Type, Amount) 8 GB DDR4
Hard Drive (Type, Capacity) 1 TB SSHD
CD-ROM/DVD: (Read,
Read/Write, Speed) DVD/CD R/W
USB Ports (Number, Location) Total:6, back:4, front:2
Video Card (Manufacturer,
Model, Video RAM)
VisionTek Radeon 7750 SFF 1GB DDR3 5M VHDCI (4x DVI-
D, miniDP) Graphics Card – 900669 (Bach, 2013)
Sound Card: (Manufacturer,
Model) ALC3863-CG
Modem: (Internal/External,
Speed, Standard) Internal modem 4800 bps
Network Card: (Ethernet: Intel-82574-PCI-E-Gigabit-CT-Desktop-Network-Adapter-

speed, Wireless, Standard) EXPI9301CT - 10435019
Operating System:
(Manufacturer, Version,
Compatibility) Windows 10 32/64 bits
Monitor: (Size, Resolution,
Refresh Rate) Size: 21, Resolution: 2560x 1600, Refresh rate: 60Hz
Printer: (Manufacturer, Model,
Type, Speed) color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw
Speakers: (Manufacturer,
Model, Type)
Enlight PC Internal Mini Onboard Speaker
4 pin speaker (Chapman, 2018)
Internet Connection: (USB,
Ethernet, Wireless) LAN: 1000 Base-T
Table 3: Overall Specifications
Department: Graphics Production
Location: Brisbane and Sydney
Component Recommendation
Processor: (Manufacturer, Model, Speed) Intel core i7 4.6GHz
Memory: (Type, Amount) 16 GB DDR4 (Upgradable to 32GB)
Hard Drive (Type, Capacity) 1TB 7200 rpm SATA
CD-ROM/DVD: (Read, Read/Write, Speed) DVD R/W
USB Ports (Number, Location) Total:4, back:2, front:2

Video Card (Manufacturer, Model, Video
RAM) Intel HD Graphics 630 refresh rate: 60Hz
Sound Card: (Manufacturer, Model) ALC3863-CG
Modem: (Internal/External, Speed, Standard) Internal modem 4800 bps
Operating System: (Manufacturer, Version,
Compatibility) Windows 10 32/64-bits
Monitor: (Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
Size: 20 inch, Resolution: 1600x 900, Refresh
rate: 60Hz
Printer: (Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed) color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw
Speakers: (Manufacturer, Model, Type)
Enlight PC Internal Mini Onboard Speaker
4 pin speaker
Internet Connection: (USB, Ethernet, Wireless) LAN Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG GbE
Table 4: Computer Specifications for Graphic Production Department
Department: Film Production
Location: Sydney
Component Recommendation
Processor: (Manufacturer, Model, Speed) Intel core i7-6700 3.4 GHz
Memory: (Type, Amount) 16-32 GB DDR 4
Hard Drive (Type, Capacity) 2TB SSHD
CD-ROM/DVD: (Read, Read/Write, Speed) DVD +/-RW DW316
USB Ports (Number, Location) Total:8, back:4, front:4

Video Card (Manufacturer, Model, Video RAM) AMD Radeon RX 570; refresh rate: 60Hz
Sound Card: (Manufacturer, Model) JJP Signature series XPS 27
Modem: (Internal/External, Speed, Standard) 4800 bps Internal modem
Operating System: (Manufacturer, Version,
Compatibility) Windows 10 pro 64- bit
Monitor: (Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
Size: 27”, Resolution: 3840x 2160, Refresh
rate: 60Hz
Printer: (Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed) Color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw
Speakers: (Manufacturer, Model, Type) Internal speakers XPS 27
Internet Connection: (USB, Ethernet, Wireless) 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Table 5: Computer Specifications for Film production Department
Department: Email/FTP Server
Location: Brisbane
Component Recommendation
Processor: (Manufacturer, Model, Speed) Intel quad-core 2GHz vCPU
Memory: (Type, Amount) 8 GB DDR 4
Hard Drive (Type, Capacity) SATA 1TB
CD-ROM/DVD: (Read, Read/Write, Speed) RW DVD
USB Ports (Number, Location) 6 back:3, front:3
Video Card (Manufacturer, Model, Video RAM) AMD Radeon RX 570; refresh rate: 60Hz
Sound Card: (Manufacturer, Model) PCIe RX 7.1

Modem: (Internal/External, Speed, Standard) 9600 bps Internal modem
Operating System: (Manufacturer, Version,
Compatibility) Linux Kernel 2.6
Monitor: (Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
Size: 19”, Resolution: 1280x800, Refresh
rate: 60Hz
Printer: (Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed) NA
Speakers: (Manufacturer, Model, Type) Internal speakers Blaster Audigy
Internet Connection: (USB, Ethernet, Wireless) 1000 Ethernet
Table 6: Specifications for Mail and FTP Server
Activity 2
Being a marketing and an advertising company, CAC will need a quality printer which handles
heavy load and produce high quality printouts. Therefore the printer recommended for this
network is color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw from hp as shown in the image below.

Figure 1: color laserjet pro MFP M477fdw
This printer is a compact multifunction with a high speed (Hoffman, 2015). The printer is
characterized by strong sets of features which makes it produce quality graphics hence making
it suitable for CAC. It also supports scan, fax and copy and it can be configured to be accessible
over the wireless network.
Activity 3
The proposed network infrastructure will consist of a number of network devices that will make
it possible for this project to be successful and fully functional (Admin, 2015). Some of the
required devices include:
Cisco Routers

Cisco routers such as Cisco ISR 1900 Series will enhance the security of the network connections
as well as making the proposed network to support unified communication by managing data
transfer routes as well as virtualization (Bird and Harwood, 2008). The router is also affordable
in terms of price and it is as shown below (Cisco, 2018).
Figure 2:Cisco ISR 1900 Series
Switches
The use of switch will ensure that the proposed network is scalable and that everyone remain
connected. Therefore, Catalyst 9400 and Catalyst 9300 cisco switches are recommended for
this project.
Figure 3:Catalyst 9400 and Catalyst 9300 cisco switches

These switches are affordable in terms of cost and they provide an avenue to expand the
network by simplifying the network layout. The many ports in this switch will ensure that every
person in each department is connected to the company’s network.
Wireless Access Point
This device will allow users to connect wirelessly into the company’s network using their
laptops, tablets or smart phones. The recommended WAP device for CAC is Cisco small business
300 series wireless access points (Cisco, 2018).
Figure 4:Cisco small business 300 series wireless access points
This WAP delivers a wireless access services that are highly secured, affordable and reliable. It
also supports 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless connectivity and it is easy to deploy.
Activity 4
For every organization that relies on computer network for its business operations, a cost
effective, reliable, available and high speed ISP provider is of great benefit to the company.
Therefore, this networking project should consider having an ISP that falls within the budget
constraints of the CAC while also providing quality services that are effective and available at all
times. The table below therefore shows a comparison between two of the biggest ISP located in
Brisbane where the new office is.
ISP Services Cost
Telstra - Provides unlimited $ 69 per month

ADSL
- Provides a 24-month
billing timeframe
- Provides unlimited
data plan
My Republic - Provides Unlimited
AUS landlines calls
- Provides unlimited
data
- Provides a Wi-Fi Hub
with 24-month
subscription
- Provides unlimited
downloads
$ 69 per month
Table 7: ISP Providers in Brisbane
From the table above it is therefore evident that despite the monthly cost being the same for
Telstra and My Republic internet service providers, there exist added advantage for My
Republic ISP over Telstra. With My Republic ISP, CAC will be able to communicate using their
landline as well as subscribed for Wi-Fi hub hence supporting their wireless connectivity. In
addition the ISP guarantees unlimited downloads hence making it the suitable ISP proposed for
CAC.
Activity 5
There are a number of services that the proposed network is supposed to provide for the CAC
Company in order for the project to be deemed successful. These services are as shown in the

table below together with the networking devices that are supposed to perform these
functions.
Function Networking Device Explanation/Justification
Management of applications Application Server The application server
ensures that network users
or employees are able to
access and use various
company’s applications in
performing their business
activities.
Mail Services Mail Server Mail services involves
communication between the
employees and management
using emails as well as
accessing sent and received
emails. These services are
made possible using the mail
server which manages the
transfer of emails from one
user to the other across the
network.
Assignment of Dynamic IP DHCP Server With the proposed network
infrastructure, devices
connected into the internet
will be assigned IP addresses
automatically using the DHCP
server connected to the
network.
Printing Services Print Server Being a marketing and an

advertising company, CAC
network will therefore have
to support printing services
which will be provided by a
print server. The print server
will manage the huge
printing queues from the
company’s employees.
File Storage Services File Server In order to have a centralized
file storage, this network will
have a file server that will
provide centralized file
storage services for the
company. CAC employees
will therefore request and
send files to this server based
on the accessibility level
provided.
Table 8: Network Services
Activity 6
Requiremen
t How many? Why?
Are wired
connections
required?
Yes, there is need of a wired connection. A wired connection will ensure that
the end users computers as well as other networking devices are connected to
the network. Therefore, an approximate of 120 connection should be made
available.
Are wireless
connections
Wireless connections should be made available in order to accommodate
more end users devices such as laptops, tablet and smart phones. Each

required
wireless access point should therefore accommodate approximately 100
connections.
Wireless
standard 802.11 ac should be used because it is secure, reliable and stable at all times.
is firewall
required?
Yes it is very important since it will ensure that the CAC network is secure by
filtering what goes in and out of the network.
ISP
connectivity
Required
Yes it is. The ISP will provide a high speed data connectivity thus making it
possible for the company to perform their business functions
Type of ISP
connectivity
A DSL IPS connectivity will be the best for this network infrastructure as it
provides more reliable connections
Internal and
external
modem
required?
Both internal and external modems are needed in order to enhance network
connectivity.
Cables
require?
Ethernet cables of cat 6 will be needed in order to facilitate wired network
connections
Yes, network cables are required to facilitate wired connection.
Recommended cable
Battery
backup
required?
This will also be needed in case of power lose users will be able to finish and
save their tasks without worries.
Table 9: Requirements Details
Activity 7
The following shows the subnet addresses as well as the network IP addresses (John, 2014).
Subnet Network
Address
Slash
Notation
First Usable
IP address
Last Usable IP
address
Broadcast
Address

1 194.32.9.0 /28 194.32.9.1 194.32.9.14 194.32.9.15
2 192.168.1.0 /24 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.255
Table 10: Network Subnet
Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Default
Gateway
Head Office
Router
- 194.32.9.5 255.255.255.240 -
Sydney Office
Router
- 194.32.9.6 255.255.255.240 -
1st floor switch VLAN 1 192.168.1.10 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.2
2nd floor switch VLAN 1 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.23
3rd floor switch VLAN 1 192.168.1.12 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.21
4th floor switch VLAN 1 192.168.1.13 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.27
Sydney office
switch
VLAN 2 192.168.1.14 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.25
Mail Server Fa0/1 194.32.9.21 255.255.255.240 194.32.9.1
Print Server Fa0/1 192.168.1.26 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
File Server Fa0/1 192.168.1.25 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
Application
server
Fa0/1 192.168.1.15 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
1st floor printer Fa0/2 192.168.1.19 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.2

2nd floor printer Fa0/2 192.168.1.28 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.23
3rd floor printer Fa0/2 192.168.1.18 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.21
4th floor printer Fa0/2 192.168.1.16 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.27
Sydney office
printer
Fa0/1 192.168.1.29 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.25
End User
Devices e.g
laptops, smart
phones, tablets.
DHCP 192.168.1.30-
192.168.1.254
255.255.255.0 192.168.1.22
Table 11: Network IP addresses
Activity 8
Having both the private and public IP addresses provides the company with quality network
security. This is because the use of private IP ensures that CAC network will not be accessed
from any external network hence ensuring that the company’s information is well secured
(Cisco, 2018). The public IP therefore shields the private IP from being accessed from any
external network and considering that a private IP is more secure that a public IP, it hence
protects the company’s network from threats such as virus or malware attack since the CAC
network will be protected from outside accessibility (Mercer, 2018). Therefore the fact that a
private IP shields the company network from being connected to the outside network makes it
possible for the CAC to maintain their data and information confidentiality hence guaranteeing
improved security.
Therefore, it is recommended for the CAC to use both the public IP and the private IP for the
new network in order to beef up their network security and seal all loopholes that could
paralyze their network in case someone from outside accesses it. This feature also will ensure

that the company does not incur repair costs as well as business costs due to average data
breach as found by Ponemon Institute in their research.
Future Plans
With the proposed design, the company will be able to extend the network easily in future if
need be. This network infrastructure is design in such a way that it allows scalability or addition
of any network device without having to worry about interfering with the company’s network
operations. This ability will definitely accommodate the growing nature of CAC Company in pro
viding quality services to their clients.
Recommendations and Conclusions
It is therefore recommended for the company to adopt this network infrastructure for the new
building at Brisbane. This is because this network infrastructure will guarantee reliable network
connectivity to all the company’s employees and management as well as ensuring that the
company is able to share its network resources effectively hence reducing its cost on network
resources. The proposed network will have both a public IP and a private IP hence making the
new network more secure and reliable at any time.
In conclusion the new proposed network will provide a quality environment that is safe and
reliable in supporting the company perform its operations in marketing and advertising at a
minimum cost. It is therefore evident that this infrastructure is the best for CAC and therefore it
should adopt it for the new office.

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Appendix:
Subnet
Calculation