Project 2:
Deliverable Length: 1–2 pages and 1 diagram
You are the network engineer contracted to establish a WAN connectivity between two office locations for a local corporation. The main corporate headquarters has 2,000 end stations and all server data. The remote office has 550 workstation users. All users from the remote office will be connecting into headquarters to access resources. However, your boss is concerned with this. He does not understand how all of the users will be able to access the resources from HQ using only one link. In 1– 2 pages, explain the following to him:
The technology that allows this to happen
How this technology will allow the data request from multiple users to flow across a single link
To aid your explanation, use a Visio diagram (or similar software) of the layout of the two LANs to be connected by the WAN links.
Project 3:
Deliverable Length: 2–3 pages, 1 diagram, and 5–7 slides
You are the leader of a small group of engineers who were issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the implementation of a WAN solution that will connect 3 local offices of a corporation. These local offices are located in Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago and have a fully functioning LAN. The WAN must be connected leveraging technologies offered by a switched network. Write 2–3 pages explaining the following:
Which switched network are you and your group proposing? Why?
Explain how traffic will flow across the connectivity between LANs based on the selection you have made.
Diagram your LANs and how they are interconnected by the WAN.
When you finish your document, create a brief PowerPoint presentation to show your proposal to your prospective clients.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727043.aspx
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Introduction_to_WAN_Technologies
Project 4:
Deliverable Length: 2–3 pages
You would like to establish a WAN connectivity between your local offices across town. You are considering the use of a wireless solution. Complete and document research on the technology available to support the establishment of a WAN. Your document should address the following:
At least 2 available solutions
Benefits of this form of implementing
Costs associated with the implementation of each solution
A summary of 2–3 paragraphs stating which solution you have decided to implement and what motivated the decision
DB 2:
Data link control is the function at layer 2 of the OSI model. Complete the following in regard to this:
Describe data link control.
Identify 2 functions that are performed by the DLC.
Why do you think those functions that you have identified are essential to successful data transmission?
DB 3:
You have heard of circuit-switched and packet-switched networking technology. Complete the following in regard to these:
Research and discuss circuit-switched networks.
Research and discuss packet-switched networks.
List some advantages and disadvantages of both.
Which one do you prefer? Why?
DB 4:
You have heard of wireless networking and how this technology can provide convenient connectivity in a home or in small offices. You plan to deploy a wireless network but you do not have a lot of information about the technology. Complete the following in regard to this:
Research and discuss the deployment of a wireless network.
Discuss the differences between an ad-hoc deployment model and an infrastructure deployment model.
Which deployment model do you prefer? Why?