TechConsultants Network Design and IPv4 Addressing Report - INFT2031

This report details the network design for TechConsultants Pte Ltd, a small consultancy firm. It outlines the network topology, including VLAN configuration for staff and guest networks, and IPv4 addressing scheme with subnetting. The report specifies hardware components such as Cisco routers, switches, wireless access points, and various PCs and printers. It includes a detailed breakdown of hardware specifications, quantities, and estimated costs. The report also references relevant documentation for the hardware used and provides a comprehensive solution for the network infrastructure, addressing the requirements of the consultancy firm's new office layout, including consultant rooms, meeting rooms, server room, and wireless access points. The solution aims to optimize network performance and security, providing a robust and scalable network infrastructure.

Network Diagram

Network Topology

IPv4 Addressing System
We assume that the TechConsultant Network Address 192.168.10.0/24
Network
Name
No. of IP
Required
Network
Address
Subnet
Address IP Range
No. of
Usable
IP
Tech-Staff 16 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.224 192.168.10.1 to
192.168.10.30 30
Tech-Guest 4 192.168.10.32 255.255.255.240 192.168.10.33 to
192.168.10.47 14
ISP 2 212.148.128.0 255.255.255.252 212.148.128.1 to
212.148.128.2 2
Staff and Guest have two different network. So that, we need to create VLAN in switch.
ISP is the edge router in our Main Router

Hardware Details
Hardware
Name
Model Description
Router Cisco 1900 Series  small outlets and to develop to cloud-based services
 On mandate WAN optimization and presentation
hastening through establishment components.
 prevailing and vitality efficient multicore processors
Layer 2 Switch Cisco Catalyst 2960-
X Series
 easy to organize, accomplish, and troubleshoot
 procedures 802.1X for port-based grid access
control
Wireless Access
Point
Cisco 2500 Series
Wireless Controllers
 measures to 75 access points and 1000 client devices
 Intended for SMB systems and outlet workplaces
Switch NETGEAR 24-Port
Gigabit PoE
 denotes an ultimate exchanging solution for even
advanced SMBs looking for the top grouping of
structures, performance and value, specifically for
hospitality, learning, and retail industries
Server Sprout Pro by HP G2  enables you to handle the physical and digital worlds
in innovative ways
 Moderate the need for additional hardware with a
system that incorporates several technologies. It
effortlessly adapts to varying settings
PC HP All-in-One - 22-
c0025xt
 Windows 10 Home 64 Operating System
 Intel Core i3 processor which is belong to 8th
Generation
 Intel UHD Graphics card 630
 8 GB memory; 1 TB HDD storage
Laptop/Tablet HP Pavilion Laptop -
15t touch optional
 Windows 10 Home 64
 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor
 Intel UHD Graphics 620
 4 GB RAM memory; 1 TB HDD; 16 GB Intel
Optane Memory for storage acceleration
Network
Printer
HP OfficeJet 5255
All-in-One Printer
 Print speed ISO: Up to 10 ppm black, up to 7 ppm
color
 Supports Wi-Fi and programmed two sided printing

Estimation
Hardware
Name Model Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Router Cisco 1900 Series 1 $369.00 $369.00
Layer 2 Switch Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series 1 $356.00 $356.00
Wireless Access
Point
Cisco 2500 Series Wireless
Controllers 1 $533.00 $533.00
Switch NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit
PoE 2 $299.99 $599.98
Server Sprout Pro by HP G2 1 $3,671.99 $3,671.99
PC HP All-in-One - 22-c0025xt 16 $649.99 $10,399.84
Laptop/Tablet HP Pavilion Laptop - 15t
touch optional 4 $439.99 $1,759.96
Network
Printer
HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-
One Printer 1 $49.99 $49.99
Overall Total $17,739.76

References (APA):
 Cisco 1900 Series Integrated Services Routers. (2019, February 26). Retrieved from
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/1900-series-integrated-services-routers-
isr/index.html
 Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switch. (2018, December 31). Retrieved from
https://www.cisco.com/c/en_in/products/switches/catalyst-2960-x-series-switches/
index.html#~stickynav=2
 Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers - Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. (2018,
June 26). Retrieved from https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/2500-series-
wireless-controllers/index.html
 D'Avaux, Jaafar, et al. “AIR-CT2504-5-K9 Cisco Wireless Controller AIR-CT2504-5-K9
Price for Cisco 2500.” Cisco Wireless Controller AIR-CT2504-5-K9 Price for Cisco
2500, 19 Nov. 2018, www.router-switch.com/air-ct2504-5-k9-p-3560.html.
 Computer Hardware, Software, Technology Solutions | Insight. Product | Insight.
Retrieved from http://www.insight.com/en_US/buy/product/1MV32UT%23ABA/HP
%20Inc./1MV32UT%23ABA/SproutProbyHPG2-all-in-o/
 NETGEAR. INTRODUCING NETGEAR 24-PORT GIGABIT PoE+ SMART MANAGED
PRO SWITCH | 2017 | Press Releases | About Us | NETGEAR. Retrieved from
http://www.netgear.com/about/press-releases/2017/INTRODUCING-NETGEAR-24-
PORT-GIGABIT-PoE-SWITCH.aspx
 Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, New Used Cisco Prices Comparison. AIR-CT2504-5-K9
Cisco Wireless Controller AIR-CT2504-5-K9 Price for Cisco 2500. Retrieved from
http://www.router-switch.com/air-ct2504-5-k9-p-3560.html