NETWORK DESIGN AND TOPOLOGY

1. Propose an appropriate network topology for the smart office.

  • The proposed topology for the smart office is a Star Topology. This topology is ideal for a three-story building as it ensures centralized management, simplifies troubleshooting, and provides scalability for future expansions. Each floor will have a dedicated switch connected to a central router, allowing seamless communication between devices.
  • Each device has dedicated point to point only to a central controller (switch)
  • Advantages:
    • Only one link and one I/O port required per device.
    • Less expensive than mesh topology.
    • If one link fails, only that link is affected.
    • Easy fault identification and fault isolation (as long as the hub is working).

2. Include a detailed network diagram showing connections between devices.

GROUND FLOOR (MARKETING)

  • The diagram depicts a star network topology. A central switch connects multiple PCs, a printer, and wireless access points. This configuration simplifies network management and troubleshooting, as issues are typically isolated to individual devices rather than affecting the entire network.

FIRST FLOOR (DEVELOPMENT)

    • This diagram illustrates a star network topology. A central switch (TP-Link TL-SG1024D) serves as the hub, connecting multiple PCs and a printer. Additionally, wireless access points (Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite) are connected to the switch, providing wireless connectivity to other devices on the network. This configuration offers several advantages, including centralized management, ease of troubleshooting, and scalability.

SECOND FLOOR (FINANCE)

  • This diagram depicts a star network topology. A central switch (TP-Link TL-SG1024D) connects multiple PCs, two printers, and wireless access points (Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite). This configuration provides a centralized point for network management and troubleshooting, making it easier to identify and resolve issues. The wireless access points allow for flexible device placement and connectivity within the network coverage area.

NETWORK TOPOLOGY



3. Specify network communication media (wired/wireless)

    Wired Communication

  • Cat 6 Ethernet cables for high-speed and stable connections, especially for Development and Finance departments.



    Wireless Communication

  • Wi-Fi 6 (Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite) for flexible connectivity, particularly useful for Marketing and guest access.


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