Network Design Proposal: UMUC Network Infrastructure and Security

This report details a comprehensive network design proposal for the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). It begins with an overview of network design, including the proposed star topology, and justification for its selection, followed by the technical requirements for cabling and connectors, including the use of Shielded Twisted Pair Cable Category 6e and various connectors like RJ-45 and fiber optic connectors. The report then outlines networking and internetworking hardware, such as hubs, switches, routers, and wireless controllers, along with a wide area network (WAN) design that incorporates circuit switching and DHCP servers. It also addresses computer systems hardware, recommending HPE Proliant DL580 Gen10 servers. The second part of the report focuses on network addressing and security, explaining subnetting, firewall implementation with Cyberoam CR15iNG, and intrusion detection systems. The proposed subnetting scheme is presented, along with detailed configurations for each subnet. The report emphasizes the importance of firewalls in protecting against malicious attacks and the need for regular updates and modifications to suit UMUC's security needs.