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FIT3165 Computer networks - Monash University

A request for proposal (RFP) to design a new Wired & Wireless Local Area Network LAN and Backbone wide area network (WAN) network design report

Assignment: The second assignment specifications are in a form of request for proposal (RFP) which is a solicitation, often made through a bidding process, by a company interested in procurement of an installation contract service to potential suppliers to submit a proposal. This individual assignment provides an opportunity to apply data communications and Computer networking concepts to a practical network design. You will be required to analyze a case study and make networking recommendations based on the RFP requirements.

This assignment will also allow you to present your solutions in a formal reporting format. Contributions from individual members of a project group will be described in the formal report. Peer assessment component will be discussed; Forms such as Individual load factor and Group load factor will be used to access individual and group contributions. Such data will be used to individualize student marks in cases of substantially inequitable work put in by members of a given group.

Part 1) You should supply the following information in response to the request for Proposal (RFP):

Part 2) Project requirements brief can be derived from Objectives and Scope of Work section of the RFP. A requirement brief is usually an itemized list of the client's requirements derived from the RFP

Part 3) Wired & Wireless LAN design for a typical floor, which includes the following information:-
a) Computer desktop layout plan with network topology for a typical floor level.
b) Switch/Wireless Access Point location on a typical floor, vertical cable paths and lengths between the floors. Switch/Access Point functional specifications. Assume the floor to ceiling height as 3 meters approximately including the false ceiling.

Part 4) Recommendation and justification of the structured cabling selected, Access Point (AP), Switches i.e. distribution layer, building backbone cabling and media type to be used for a typical floor level and for the connection across the road to the existing LAN.

Part 5) List of equipment and the wireless and wired specifications, technical and cabling specifications. Note: Specifications/Technical details should be included in the Appendix.

Part 6) You need to outline design rules for a computer LAN, WLAN & WAN network and describe it in detail. Your description should include:
a) Detailed steps required in the network design process,
b) methods used to form estimates of network performance for each access point taking into account the types of antennae and wireless protocol,

c) An example of a basic sample design showing proposed floor plan, assumptions, justifications and calculations.
d) Assumptions of backbone connectivity using wired/wireless media needs to be reported.
e) Your new design should include IP addressing strategy for both the acquired new buildings

Part 7) Write a report of maximum 3000 words, not including diagrams and pictures (you can write a good report in around 2000 words).

Attachment:- Wireless Local Area Network LAN.rar