Networking I Lesson 47

Student Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to: describe how locations of wiring closets are determined define cut sheet describe how a cut sheet is used discuss how the number of wiring closets needed is determined determine the best location and number of wiring closets needed for a designated floor plan

Terms: cut sheet - a rough diagram indicating where cable runs are located and the numbers of rooms they lead to. catchment areas - zone that falls within area that can be served by an internetworking device Lesson Summary: to determine where the wiring closet will be - 1st locate all devices that will be on the network on a floor plan drawn to scale - use this drawing as a cut sheet when use pull able (remember to keep in mind computers won be the only devices on the network) t 1. identify secure locations close to the POP 2. determine number of wiring closets 3. draw circles 50 meters from each potential hub location - all devices should be in the circle * check for overlap and/or exclusion in hub locations ACTIVITY: Use the floor plan provided (use to scale), make circles for each potential site, and answer the following questions: 1. Do any of the circles overlap? 2. Can any of the potential wiring closet locations be eliminated? 3. Do any of the circles provide coverage for all of the devices that will be connected to the network? 4. Which of the potential wiring closet locations seems to be the best?

5. Are there any circles where only a few of devices fall outside the catchment area? 6. Which potential wiring closet is closest to the POP?

7. Based on your findings, list the three best possible locations for wiring closets. 8. Based on your findings, how many wiring do you believe will be required for this network?

9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the potential wiring closet locations shown on the floor plan?