CSC240 Networking II

WebQuest - Network Design

Introduction

Proficiency in Network Design is a necessary skill for any network professional. All network administrators should be capable of applying their knowledge to successfully meet any challenges while designing or expanding a network. This WebQuest provides an opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge of networking by designing a basic network for an imaginary organization.

In this project, the company is moving to a new facility. As the network administrator you must design the entire network from the ground up. Basically, everything is needed from jacks and face plates to racks and media.

Task

The quest is to design a network for a new facility that will support the eighteen users. Everything will be bought new for the network, no existing equipment will be used EXCEPT FOR THE EXISTING USER COMPUTERS. Use the following information as the basis for the network:

  • 18 network users, each requiring internet connectivity.
  • 100BaseT LAN connectivity (minimum).

  • Two high-speed laser printers - one color, one B/W.

  • Provide required stand/rack for the network equipment.

Browse the World Wide Web to find information that will be used to complete the network proposal for the new facility. Information includes equipment prices and other costs that will be incurred by the new network. You must decide on a LAN technology to incorporate and then base everything in the Network Proposal on that technology.

The report shall use a clean, easy to read font (size 12) and contain three sections:
1. Description of the basic Network Design.
2. Network Equipment List.
3. Total Costs (All costs from other pages shall be listed and totaled here)

Here is a link to the floor plan

Resources

The links below are provided for your convenience. Students are not limited to using only these sites, any site may be used that is deemed appropriate. The links are set to open a new browser window to allow for easier navigation. To return to the WebQuest page, simply close the newly opened window.


About
Lantronix
Price Watch - A great site to search for low prices
Firefold.com
Hardware Central
New Egg

Process

The basic steps to perform while completing the WebQuest are summarized below:
  • Break the project into tasks and create a timeline for each task.
  • Draft the synopsis. This document is a summary of the project and includes the basic information found in the WebQuest and additional details such as equipment locations and such.
  • Create a rough draft of equipment/devices required.
  • Evaluate the drafts while asking if everything needed has been included.
  • Go shopping for prices using the resources provided here, local vendors or any other reputable sources.
  • Work on smoothing the three sections of the document for submission and submit by the due date.

***Please note: The cutting and pasting of information without giving credit
as a resource/reference will be considered plagiarism.***

Evaluation

Below is the rubric that will be used to grade your network design.

Graded Areas Point Range Characteristics
1. Organization 0 - 50 Points All three sections are present and easy to follow. Task and time requirements are met.
2.Completeness 0 - 25 Points All required network components are included.
4. Accuracy 25 - 0 Points Points are deducted for technical inaccuracies, deficiencies and incompleteness.
5. Grammar 1 each Points are deducted for grammatical errors.

Conclusion

The goal of the WebQuest was to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate competence in network design and their knowledge of networking gained during the semester. It was intended to broaden your knowledge of the many peripheral issues that must be considered when designing a network and serve to increase your overall understanding.

Disclaimer: The user is responsible for determining the accuracy of the information contained within. I have made an effort to provide valid information, but I cannot be held responsible for incorrect data. R. Poland