University Network Design: AnyCompany Corporation Case Study Report

This report presents a comprehensive network design for AnyCompany Corporation, addressing the need to replace an outdated network infrastructure. It begins with an executive summary outlining the report's content, which includes a project proposal detailing needs, objectives, and goals. The methodology employed is the waterfall model, with a detailed timetable spanning 79 days. The technical solutions section provides component recommendations for various job roles within the company, including the Administrative Manager, Film and Graphics Production Editor, and Film Crew. The report outlines the proposed network layout, compares different ISPs, and provides a network planning form. It also incorporates a network floor plan and an address allocation table. The report also describes the network's implementation, including wired and wireless connections, and details the security measures in place. Finally, the report concludes with a budget summary and future plans for the network's expansion and concludes with the bibliography.

Network Design: AnyCompany Corporation
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
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NETWORK DESIGN: ANYCOMPANY CORPORATION
Executive Summary:
This report is related with case study of AnyCompany corporation. The company is looking to
replace their old network with a new one. The report provides the information about the
analysis of the network and the processes to be followed for the implementation of the
network. The report contains the project proposal, the methodology and timetable; technical
solutions and evaluation; budget summary; future plans for the network.
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Tables of Contents
List of Figures and Tables...............................................................................................................3
Introduction...................................................................................................................................4
Project proposal.............................................................................................................................4
Needs Statement....................................................................................................................... 4
Objective and Goals................................................................................................................... 4
Methodology and timetable..........................................................................................................5
Technical solutions and evaluation................................................................................................6
Activity 1:................................................................................................................................... 6
Activity 2:................................................................................................................................. 12
Activity 3:................................................................................................................................. 12
Activity 4:................................................................................................................................. 13
Activity 5:................................................................................................................................. 13
Activity 6:................................................................................................................................. 14
Activity 7:................................................................................................................................. 14
Activity 8:................................................................................................................................. 16
Activity 9:................................................................................................................................. 16
Budget summary..........................................................................................................................17
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Future plans................................................................................................................................. 18
Conclusions.................................................................................................................................. 18
Bibliography and List of References.............................................................................................20
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List of Figures and Tables
Table 1: Project Schedule.............................................................................................................. 6
Table 2: Proposed Computer System for The Administrative Manager.........................................8
Table 3: Proposed Computer System for The Video Editor..........................................................10
Table 4: Proposed Computer System for The Crew.....................................................................11
Figure 1: Proposed Network Layout for the Company.................................................................12
Table 5: Comparison is between different ISP.............................................................................13
Table 6: Network Planning Form................................................................................................. 14
Figure 2: Floor Plan for the company...........................................................................................15
Table 7: Address Allocation table................................................................................................ 16
Table 8: Cost Budget....................................................................................................................18
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Introduction
The report provides information about the network design and he importance of it in
the company. This report is related with case study of AnyCompany corporation. The company
is based on services for their customers. As the customers of the company have increased the
business of the company has to be increased. Hence, this gives rise to the expansion of the
network within the company. For the expansion of the network for the company a brief analysis
is required and base on the analysis the implementation of the new network for the company is
to be done.
The report provides the information about the analysis of the network and the
processes to be followed for the implementation of the network.
The report contains the project proposal, the methodology and timetable; technical
solutions and evaluation; budget summary; future plans for the network.
Project proposal
Needs Statement
AnyCompany Corporation are looking to expand their business and hence the expansion
of the network is very essential for the company to support the increased number of customers
for the company.
Objective and Goals
The main aim of the company is to replace the old network structure of the company
with an improved network structure.
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The main objectives of the project are:
 To implements an effective network design
 To perform an efficient analysis of the existing network.
 To implement efficient security techniques within the network
 To design a cost efficient network
Methodology and timetable
For the implementation of this network the waterfall model is selected. This model is
very efficient in the systems in which the expenditure id to be kept at a very minimal rate. The
main process in this methodology are project proposal, project implementation, risk
management and project closure. The timetable for the project is provided below. The project
can be completed in a span of 79 days.
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
AnyCompany Network Design 79 days Mon 10/19/09 Thu 2/4/10
Initiation Phase 3 days Mon 10/19/09 Wed
10/21/09
Client Meeting with the
providers 3 days Mon 10/19/09 Wed
10/21/09
Sending proposals Proposal 3 days Thu 10/22/09 Mon
10/26/09
Defining the Needs
Statement 2 days Thu 10/22/09 Fri 10/23/09 3
Identification of Aims and
Objectives 1 day Mon 10/26/09 Mon
10/26/09 5
Development of technical
solution 66 days Tue 10/27/09 Tue 1/26/10
Activity 1 4 days Tue 10/27/09 Fri 10/30/09 6
Activity 2 12 days Mon 11/2/09 Tue 11/17/09 8
Activity 3 10 days Wed 11/18/09 Tue 12/1/09 9
Activity 4 4 days Wed 12/2/09 Mon 12/7/09 10
Activity 5 6 days Tue 12/8/09 Tue 12/15/09 11
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Activity 6 7 days Wed 12/16/09 Thu 12/24/09 12
Activity 7 9 days Fri 12/25/09 Wed 1/6/10 13
Activity 8 8 days Thu 1/7/10 Mon 1/18/10 14
Activity 9 6 days Tue 1/19/10 Tue 1/26/10 15
Project Closure
Documentation 7 days Wed 1/27/10 Thu 2/4/10 16
Table 1: Project Schedule
Source: (created by author)
Technical solutions and evaluation
Activity 1:
Administrative Manager
Job Role: Administrative Manager
Location:
Component Recommendations
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 dual core
(Manufacturer, Model, Speed)
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz multi-core processor
Memory: 2 Gb of memory
(Type, Amount)
4 GB of RAM
Hard Drive: 250 Gb hard drive
(Type, Capacity)
1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive
CD-ROM/DVD: CD/DVD read/write drives CD/DVD read/write drives
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(Read, Read/Write, Speed)
USB Ports: 7 USB ports
(Number, Location)
Number of USB 2.0 Ports- 1
Number of USB 3.0 Ports- 2
Number of HDMI Ports- 1
Number of Audio-out Ports- 1
Number of Ethernet Ports- 1
Number of VGA Ports- 1
Video Card: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Video RAM)
NVIDIA GeForce with at least 256 MB of
internal memory,
Sound Card: NA
(Manufacturer, Model)
Integrated with the mother board
Modem: 10/100Mb switch
(Internal/External, Speed, Standard)
10/100Mb
Network Card(s): NA
(Ethernet: speed, Wireless, Standard)
Integrated with the mother board
Operating System: Windows 7 operating
system
(Manufacturer, Version, Compatibility)
Windows 10 64-bit
Monitor: NA
(Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
15.6 Inches, 49 x 35 x 8 cm
Printer: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed)
Yes connected to the Printer
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Speakers: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type)
Dual Audio Speakers
Internet Connection: Ethernet
(USB, Ethernet, Wireless)
Ethernet IEEE 801.3
Table 2: Proposed Computer System for The Administrative Manager
Source: (created by author)
Film and Graphics Production Editor
Job Role: Film and Graphics Production Editor
Location:
Component Recommendations
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 dual core
(Manufacturer, Model, Speed)
Intel Core i5, 2.5 GHz
Memory: 2 Gb of memory
(Type, Amount)
8 GB, DDR4
Hard Drive: 250 Gb hard drive
(Type, Capacity)
Serial ATA, 1 TB
CD-ROM/DVD: CD/DVD read/write drives
(Read, Read/Write, Speed)
DVD-RW
USB Ports: 7 USB ports
(Number, Location)
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 1
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 2
Number of HDMI Ports 1
Video Card: NA AMD Radeon R5 M315
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(Manufacturer, Model, Video RAM)
Sound Card: NA
(Manufacturer, Model)
Integrated with motherboard
Modem: 10/100Mb switch
(Internal/External, Speed, Standard)
connection to modem via switch
Network Card(s): NA
(Ethernet: speed, Wireless, Standard)
LAN card
Operating System: Windows 7 operating
system
(Manufacturer, Version, Compatibility)
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
Monitor: NA
(Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
15.6 inches,
Printer: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed)
Not connected
Speakers: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type)
Dual Audio Speakers with Headphones
Internet Connection: Ethernet
(USB, Ethernet, Wireless)
IEEE 801.3
Table 3: Proposed Computer System for The Video Editor
Source: (created by author)
Film Crew
Job Role: Film Crew
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Location:
Component Recommendations
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 dual core
(Manufacturer, Model, Speed)
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz multi-core processor
Memory: 2 Gb of memory
(Type, Amount)
4 GB of RAM
Hard Drive: 250 Gb hard drive
(Type, Capacity)
1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive
CD-ROM/DVD: CD/DVD read/write drives
(Read, Read/Write, Speed)
CD/DVD read/write drives
USB Ports: 7 USB ports
(Number, Location)
Number of USB 2.0 Ports- 1
Number of USB 3.0 Ports- 2
Number of HDMI Ports- 1
Number of Audio-out Ports- 1
Number of Ethernet Ports- 1
Number of VGA Ports- 1
Video Card: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Video RAM)
NVIDIA GeForce with at least 256 MB of
internal memory,
Sound Card: NA
(Manufacturer, Model)
Integrated with the mother board
Modem: 10/100Mb switch 10/100Mb
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(Internal/External, Speed, Standard)
Network Card(s): NA
(Ethernet: speed, Wireless, Standard)
Integrated with the mother board
Operating System: Windows 7 operating
system
(Manufacturer, Version, Compatibility)
Windows 10 64-bit
Monitor: NA
(Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate)
15.6 Inches, 49 x 35 x 8 cm
Printer: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type, Speed)
Yes connected to the Printer
Speakers: NA
(Manufacturer, Model, Type)
Dual Audio Speakers
Internet Connection: Ethernet
(USB, Ethernet, Wireless)
Ethernet IEEE 801.3
Table 4: Proposed Computer System for The Crew
Source: (created by author)
For the network a single router is being installed and is connected to the modem and a
number of switches are being used for the distribution of the network. The network has been
distributed within the floor by means of switch. The main switch connects to all the other
switches in the network that provides the network access to the all other main parts of the
building. The switch also connects the printer with the system of the administrator.
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Activity 2:
Samsung M2876 Multi-Function Laser Printer has been selected for the network. This
hardware is very efficient as this provides the options of printing, scanning and also scanning. In
addition to this other features of this device are duplex printing and network connectivity.
Activity 3:
The network design for the company has been provided below:
Figure 1: Proposed Network Layout for the Company
Source: (created by author)
Activity 4:
The three main ISP in the country are selected and the information about the ISP has
been provided in the table below:
Internet Service
Provider
99 % Uptime DNS Web Mail
IiNet Yes No Yes
Exetel Yes Yes No
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Optus Yes Yes Yes
Table 5: Comparison is between different ISP
Source: (created by author)
Activity 5:
The services of file transfer and communication should be provided by AnyCompany
Corporation within the network. The staffs should be able to transfer suitable file within the
network. This would enable the administrative manager to print their files while staying
connected to the network.
Activity 6:
The following table provides the information about the network that is to be set up in
the
Are wired connections required? Yes Number: 12
Are wireless connections required? Yes Number: 1
Wireless standard IEEE 802.11g
Firewall required? Yes
ISP connectivity required? Yes
Type of ISP connectivity The internet is connected to the network
by means of modem
Internal or external modem required? No the connection is done directly with
the router
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Cables required? Yes/ CAT 6 cables are required for the
Battery backup required? No
Table 6: Network Planning Form
Source: (created by author)
Activity 7:
The network floor plan provided by the company is provided below:
Figure 2: Floor Plan for the company
Source: (Provided by the company)
The network has been implemented according to the network plan provided by
AnyCompany Corporation. The network has been distributed within the floor by means of
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switch. The main switch connects to all the other switches in the network that provides the
network access to the all other main parts of the building. For the connections in the network
the CAT6 cables are being used and they are being connect by the help of RJ45 connectors in
the switches and the circuits within the network. In addition to this, the wireless connectivity
within the network are also provided. Hence, this provides the option of remote access to the
whole network.
Activity 8:
For the network a single router is being installed and is connected to the modem and a
number of switches are being used for the distribution of the network. For the implementation
of the network 10.0.0.0/10 is being used.
Major Network: 10.0.0.0/10
Available IP addresses in major network: 4194302
Number of IP addresses needed: 10
Available IP addresses in allocated subnets: 14
About 0% of available major network address space is used
About 71% of subnetted network address space is used
Subnet
Name
Needed
Size
Allocated
Size Address Mask Dec Mask Assignable
Range Broadcast
Main
Router 10 14 10.0.0.0 /28 255.255.255.240 10.0.0.1 -
10.0.0.14 10.0.0.15
Table 7: Address Allocation table
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Source: (created by author)
Activity 9:
The WPA and the WPA2 wireless access protection are being used in this network. the
WPA makes use of the AES authentication technique that helps the network in connecting
securely with all the users in the network. This standard also provides efficient authorization
techniques to the users of the network and hence, performs an excellent access control for the
system.
Budget summary
The budget summary consists of the cost of implementation of the whole network. The
total cost for the implementation of the network is $106,229.00. the detailed description of the
cost for the whole network is provided below:
Budget Vendor Cost Qty Total
Hardware
Cisco Catalyst 2800 24 Port Layer 3
switch.
CISCO $8,333.00 5 $
41,665.00
Netgear WG302 Managed Wireless
Access Point
Netgear 331 1 $
331.00
Cisco Catalyst 2800 Series Router. CISCO $8,900.00 1 $
8,900.00
System for the staffs Acer 450 4 $
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1,800.00
System for the Administrator HP 450 1 $
450.00
System for the Video Editor Dell 886 1 $
886.00
Samsung Laser Printers Samsung 921 1 $
921.00
Cabling AlphaStore N $
5,000.00
Furniture N $
15,000.00
Sub Total $
74,953.00
Software $
-
End User Protection Symantec 1109 1 $
1,109.00
Microsoft Windows Server Enterprise
2012
SoftwareTi
me
1000 1 $
1,000.00
Microsoft Office 2017 Software
Express
51 6 $
306.00
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Internet Plan (including ISP provided
Router)
Optus 3720 1 $
3,720.00
Sub Total $
5,026.00
Implementation Fees $
-
Installation and Configuration (hrs) 100-
125
$
16,250.00
Consultancy Internet
Service
provider
provides
the service
40-50 $
10,000.00
Subtotal $
26,250.00
Grand Total $
106,229.00
Table 8: Cost Budget
Source: (created by author)
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Future plans
The network has been designed by assuming the state of the corporation in the next 10
years. The network would be able to accommodate a large number of components within itself
and hence, the company would be able to expand the network very easily and also expand its
business. However, the company might require to increase the bandwidth in the near future in
case they recruit a large number of employees.
Conclusions
Conclusively it can be said that the main aim of the report has been served. The
report is used for displaying the data related to the analysis of the old network and
implementation of a new network for the company. The readers are also provided with in the
information about the project proposal, the methodology and timetable; technical solutions
and evaluation; budget summary; future plans for the network in this report. The project can be
completed in a span of 79 days. The total cost for the implementation of the network is
$106,229.00. For the implementation of the network 10.0.0.0/10 is being used.
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