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Tips To Solve Networking Case Study Question

The document provides tips for answering networking case study questions such as placing the server in the building with the most computers, using a star topology with the shortest cable runs and no loops to connect buildings, positioning hubs/switches in each building and repeaters between distant buildings, and selecting the optimal internet connection based on speed, cost, distance and terrain.

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Tips To Solve Networking Case Study Question

The document provides tips for answering networking case study questions such as placing the server in the building with the most computers, using a star topology with the shortest cable runs and no loops to connect buildings, positioning hubs/switches in each building and repeaters between distant buildings, and selecting the optimal internet connection based on speed, cost, distance and terrain.

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TIPS TO SOLVE NETWORKING CASE STUDY QUESTION

1. Name the most suitable wing/bldg where the server


could be installed.
Server to be placed in the wing/bldg. where there is
maximum no. of computers.
2. Draw the cable layout
Use star topology
Or
Use the 80-20 rule(connect the bldgs having shortest
distance. For N bldgs N-1 wires are required. No loops.
3. Suggest the placement of networking devices
Hub/switch : in all bldgs/wings to connect all computers
Repeaters: in between bldgs/wings where distance is
greater than 70 to 100m to regenerate signals
Modem(for connecting to internet): should be installed
where the server is placed.
Firewall(hardware/software):A network security device
to prevent unauthorised access to or from the network.
4. Which communication medium or Internet connecting
technology is used for connecting offices.
Compromise with cost Not Compromise with speed Not
with speed with cost
Cable connection possible Cable connection possible
(Optical Fibre) Dial-up or Broad band
Cable connection not possible Cable connection not possible
Hilly area,long distance etc Hilly area,long distance etc
Satellite communication Radio wave communication

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