This is the full (Logical & Physical) design for the start-up's network.
Created with Cisco Packet Tracer.
_ The physical assignment of rooms such that each department can safely expand up to 35%
_ The physical position of all devices, and the way wiring is structured
_ The use of appropriate cables to ensure maximum speed
_ A change from the default native VLAN to a different one for better security
_ Allocating all end devices to their respective VLAN
_ Trunking
_ ACL to make sure only Design team & Software Developer team can communicate with each other, and only Sales department & Accounting department can communicate with each other
_ The use of Private IPs to maximize IP usage
_ NAT to convert Private IPs to Public IPs for normal Internet Access
_ Accurate IP assignment for all devices so that they can connect to the Internet
_ The use of Multiuser to allow the floors to communicate among each other
_ Add security to the network by generating multiple layers of passwords: line vty password, line console password, secret password
_ Setting Switches and Routers with appropriate hostnames
_ Create a web page with URL http://COSC2174.webpage.com & make sure all end devices can access it.
_ Design and implement IOE appplication for Intruder alert, Fire alert, and Energy conservation
Data communication & Net-Centric Computing course.