Assignment: Network Design (i.e., Part 1)
In this section, address each of the following.
1. Define the network topology that will be used and justify the decision.
2. Select the appropriate cables and connectors and justify the decision. Describe where wired connections will be used within or across the two new academic buildings and justify the decision. Students must use both wired and wireless technologies.
o Student should be specific when discussing the models, types, and costs.
3. Select the appropriate networking and internetworking hardware for each building, and justify the decision.
o Student should be specific when discussing the models, types, and costs.
4. Select the appropriate Wide Area Network (WAN) design and wireless configuration, and justify the decision. Students must use both wired and wireless technologies.
o Student should be specific when discussing the models, types, and costs.
5. Consider that faculty, students, and guests can bring their own devices (BYOD) and use their computer in each of the buildings.
o Student should be specific when discussing the models, types, and costs.
6. Select the appropriate computer systems hardware to use to support the faculty, students, and overall network design; and justify the decision(s).
o Student should be specific when discussing the models, types, and costs.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.