Title: Network Design
Paper type Essay
Paper format APA
Course level Undegraduate
Subject Area
Other (Not listed)
# pages 1 ( or 300 words Minimum)
Spacing Double Spacing
# sources 4
Paper Details
For this assessment, ABC Consulting has hired you to create a design document about how to build remote access to their organization.
Preparation
Complete the practice labs provided in the Virtual Resource Portal activity for this assessment.
Directions
Create a diagram for ABC Consulting and then explain how to design the LAN at the remote site and discuss how it will interconnect through a WAN to ABC Consulting’s site.
Part 1: Diagram
Use Visio to create a diagram for your project (described above). You may access Visio via the Toolwire resources in this assessment. Include the following in your diagram:
•Display the basic LAN and WAN topology for your remote sites.
•Display router and switch placement.
•Display computers and workstations.
Part 2: Written Explanation
After creating your diagram, write the narrative part of the design document. The narrative should do the following:
•Describe your diagram. Include specifications about the topologies, cabling, routers, and switches.
•Provide an analysis of your diagram. Explain the role that the devices on your network play in network communication.
•Support your diagram. Provide reasoning for choosing the switching and routing, transmission media, and topology.
Additional Requirements
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: If you use sources, ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.