LAN Infrastructure: Technologies, Security, Design and Implementation

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Local Area Networking (LAN) technologies, focusing on design, implementation, security, and management aspects relevant to a growing company, Football Field Marketing Ltd. It begins by evaluating different LAN technologies, including wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WLAN) options, and discusses IEEE standards, VLANs, and network devices like switches, routers, and hubs. The report analyzes traffic-intensive services such as VoIP and media streaming, emphasizing the importance of bandwidth management and Quality of Service (QoS). Furthermore, it addresses LAN security concerns, including jitter, latency, and potential vulnerabilities, recommending measures such as updating performance concerns, securing passwords, implementing physical security, and using MAC address filtering. The report includes a LAN infrastructure design tailored to the company's requirements, evaluates the suitability of LAN components, and details the implementation of a LAN with VLANs and security protocols. Finally, it discusses how the LAN infrastructure will be monitored and managed, including troubleshooting strategies and performance evaluation using tools like packet analysis and ping tests.