Hi-Standard Tech Training Ltd. is a Mumbai based organization which is expanding its office set-up to Chennai. At Chennai office compound, they are planning to have 3 different blocks for Admin, Training, and Accounts related activities. Each block has a number of computers, which are required to be’ connected in a network for communication, data and resource sharing. As a network consultant, you have to suggest the best network related solutions for them for issues/problems raised by them in (i) to (iv), as per the distances between various blocks/locations and other given parameters.
Shortest distances between various blocks/locations:
Number of computers installed at various blocks are as follows:
(i) Suggest the most appropriate block/location to house the SERVER in the CHENNAI office (out of the 3 blocks) to get the best and effective connectivity. Justify your answer.
(ii) Suggest the best-wired medium and draw the cable layout (Block to Block) to efficiently connect various blocks within the CHENNAI office compound.
(iii) Suggest a device/software and its placement that would provide data security for the entire network of the CHENNAI office.
(vi) Suggest a device and the protocol that shall be needed to provide wireless Internet access to all smartphone/laptop users in the CHENNAI office.
