Select a network you are familiar with, or from one of the Virtual Organizations (Riordan Manufacturing or Kudler Foods). Write a 5- to 8-page paper (use diagrams, tables and charts whenever possible) to analyze the network and propose improvement plans, including Analysis:
- Explain the basic composition of the network (LAN, WAN)
- Transmission technologies involved (copper, fiber, wireless)
- Identify major hardware elements of the network (routers, switches and application hosts)
- List major network protocols used in the network
- Provide a security assessment of the network
Network change (hardware, software, architecture or procedure/policy) proposals to:
- Increase bandwidth/reduce latency/jitter
- Increase network availability and reliability
- Improve network security
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.