DESIGN OF A SIMPLE LOCAL AREA NETWORK

IN NORTH LUZON STATE COLLEGE

A study presented to the College of Engineering of

FEU East Asia College

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree of Bachelor of Science in
Electronics Engineering

by

Nava, Adrienne Camille H.

Echon, Alvin Joseph G.
Gino, Ma. Cathrina M.
Ganera, Dean Mar A.

Engr. Jaime V. David

Professor

December 2012
 CASE STUDY
North Luzon State College

I. Introduction

Communication is easily overlooked, but the ability to communicate effectively is

necessary to carry out the thoughts and visions of an organization to the people. The

importance of speech and words whether through a paper, a voice, or computer is a

communication medium to convey directions and provide synchronization. Without

communication, there is no way to express thoughts, ideas and feelings.

There are many ways to provide communication from the organization to the people of

your community. Whether through a phone, fax, email, letter, website, instant message

softwares, social networking websites (facebook, twitter, myspace) and etc you are able to

communicate your organization to the world. Things can be expressed, ideas can be shared,

and thoughts can be joined.

The ability and the importance of communication become much more crucial when you

are on a mission or need to fulfill a goal. Without a means to communicate, your organization

will become isolated. The ability to effectively communicate is very important when it is

usually underestimated and overlooked.

Communication is a necessity as we use it to network, spread ideas, and promote.

Communicate effectively through well known mediums and convey it simply and precisely.

The importance of communication is crucial to the success of your organization because you

need to reach out in order to fulfill your mission.

 II. Design Concepts

The way a network operates is to connect computers and peripherals using two pieces of

equipment - switches and routers. These two let the devices connected to your network talk with

each other as well as talk to other networks.

Though they look quite similar, routers and switches perform very different functions in a

network:

Switches are used to connect multiple devices on the same network within a building or

campus. For example, a switch can connect your computers, printers and servers, creating a

network of shared resources. The switch would serve as a controller, allowing the various

devices to share information and talk to each other. Through information sharing and resource

allocation, switches save you money and increase productivity.

There are two basic types of switches: managed and unmanaged.

o An unmanaged switch works out of the box and does not allow you to make

changes. Home-networking equipment often will have unmanaged switches.

o A managed switch allows you access to program it. This provides greater

flexibility because the switch can be monitored and adjusted locally or remotely to give you

control on how traffic travels over the network and who has access to your network.

Routers are used to tie multiple networks together. For example, you would use a router

to connect your networked computers to the Internet and thereby share an Internet connection

among many users. The router will act as a dispatcher, choosing the best route for your

information to travel so that you receive it quickly.

 Routers analyse the data being sent over a network, change how it is packaged and send it to

another network or over a different type of network. They connect your business to the outside

world, protect your information from security threats, and can even decide which computers

get priority over others.

Depending on your business and your networking plans, you can choose from routers that

include different capabilities. These can include functions such as:

o Firewall: specialized software that examines incoming data and protects your

business network against attacks

o Virtual Private Network (VPN): A way to allow remote employees to safely

access your network remotely

o IP Phone network : Combine your company's computer and telephone network,

using voice and conferencing technology, to simplify and unify your communications
III. Network Topology Diagram
 IV. Addressing Scheme

Needed Allocated Network Broadcast

Subnet Name Host Range
Size Size Address Address
Faculty 100 126 128.87.0.0 128.87.0.127 128.87.0.1 to 128.87.0.126
Computer
60 62 128.87.0.128 128.87.0.191 128.87.0.129 to 128.87.0.190
Laboratory
Marketing
55 62 128.87.0.192 128.87.0.255 128.87.0.193 to 128.87.0.254
Sales
MIS 50 62 128.87.1.0 128.87.1.63 128.87.1.1 to 128.87.1.62
Library 35 62 128.87.1.64 128.87.1.127 128.87.1.65 to 128.87.1.126
Administration 25 30 128.87.1.128 128.87.159 128.87.1.129 to 128.87.158
Accounting 20 30 128.87.1.160 128.87.1.191 128.87.1.161 to 128.87.1.190
Human
20 30 128.87.1.192 128.87.1.223 128.87.1.193 to 128.87.1.222
Resources
Facilities and
5 6 128.87.1.224 128.87.1.231 128.87.1.225 to 128.87.1.230
Maintenance

V. Addressing Table

Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway

PC 0 FA0/1 128.87.0.129 255.255.255.192 N/A
PC 1 FA0/1 128.87.1.1 255.255.255.192 N/A
PC 2 FA0/1 128.87.0.193 255.255.255.192 N/A
PC 3 FA0/1 128.87.1.65 255.255.255.192 N/A
PC 4 FA0/1 128.87.1.161 255.255.255.224 N/A
PC 5 FA0/1 128.87.1.225 255.255.255.248 N/A
PC 6 FA0/1 128.87.0.1 255.255.255.128 N/A
PC 7 FA0/1 128.87.1.129 255.255.255.224 N/A
PC 8 FA0/1 128.87.1.193 255.255.255.224 N/A
Switch-Faculty Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Switch-ComLab Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Switch-
Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Mark.Sales
Switch-MIS Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Switch-Library Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Switch-Admin Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Switch-
Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
Accounting
1Switch-HR Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A
 Accounting
Faculty
H.R.
F.O.

Switch-F.O. Vlan 1 N/A N/A N/A

VI. Floor Plan

ComLab MIS Market Sales

Library

Admin

The floor plan is presented above. The different departments are connected to the MIS

department which supplies the internet connections. Each PC that the department would be

using will be connected to the switch through a UTP cable in a raceway, and each switch will

then be connected to the switch of the MIS department. The connection of each department

to connect to the MIS department will use a raceway that will pass through a hole. The hole

will be drilled underground to provide organize and clean wiring of the design.
VII. Materials/Components

Switch
24 - port
Cisco Small Business
SRW224G4 24-port 10/100
+ 4-Port Gigabit Switch
with WebView

Specifications

24 - port Cisco Small Business SRW248G4 48-port 10/100 + 4-port Gigabit Switch

Network Management Type Managed

Switching Method Store and Forward
Data Rate Speed 10/100Mbps
Gigabit Ports 4
Ethernet Ports 24
Total LAN Ports 28

Server
Asus Maximus IV Extreme Z Motherboard
 Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2Ghz 12MB LGA2011 Processor
Kingston Hyper-X 8GB DDR3 1600 Memory
Seagate 2TB 3.5 Go Flex Desk HDD
Aerocool RS-9 Devil Red Casing
Logitech Classic K100 Keyboard
A4Tech K4-59MD 4X Bandwidth Mouse
18.5" Samsung S19A300B/ B310 LED Monitor

Computer Set
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ 2.21 Ghz
1GB RAM
Ge Force 210 1024MB
Hanns G 17 inch LCD or Asus 17 inch LCD
150 GB hard disk
Keyboard & mouse(Generic)

Category 5/ Category 6 Cable

Cat5E PVC Bulk Cable (350MHz) Stranded

RJ45 Connector
 ULTRA CAT6 550MHZ STP STRANDED PATCH BLUE 7FT
Item#: U12-41707 | Model#: U12-41707
(Source: TigerDirect.ca)

VIII. Bill of Materials

Total Unit Total Cost

Item Description
Unit/s Price(PHP) (PHP)

Switch
24 - port
1 Cisco Small Business 16 7560 120 960
SRW248G4 48-port 10/100
+ 4-port Gigabit Switch

Server
Motherboard: lga1155 Asus P8Z77 V Deluxe
Processor: AMD Bulldozer FX 6100 BE 1 14 950 14 950
3.3ghz 6-Core Processor (Black Edition)
2
Ram: G.Skill RipJaws X (Dual) 2x8gb ddr3 1 5 250 5 250
1600 CL9 (F3 1600C9D 16GXM)
HDD 3.5: Seagate 2tb (ST2000DM001)
64mb sata 1 3 990 3 990
 1 4 590 4 590
1 1 300 1 300

1 580 580
Casing: Cooler Master Elite 343 Black PHP
Keyboard and Mouse: Logitech (MK120)
Business Desktop Keyboard + Optical 1 5 420 5 420
Mouse 1 3 000 3 000
Monitor: LG 20" (E2041T) LED PHP
Computer Set Supply: APC Back UPS SE
Back Up Power
AMD Athlon500va/300w
(BR500cias) (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core
PHP 3000.00
Processor 4200+ 2.21 Ghz
1GB RAM
3 370 6 500 2 405 000
Ge Force 210 1024MB
Hanns G 17 inch LCD or Asus 17 inch LCD
150 GB hard disk
Keyboard & mouse(Generic)
4 Category 6 (305 meters) 1 1 400 1 400
5 Category 5 (305 meters) 1 1 600 1 600
6 RJ45 Connector (100 pcs) 10 200 2 000

TOTAL 2 570 040

 IX. Conclusion & Recommendation

Conclusion

The proponents used variable length subnet masking in this case study to limit the cost of

the budget for the design proposal. Switches were the only intermediary devices used, another

way to lessen the expense of the proposal. Though routers were not considered, still the aim of

the proposal still served its purpose. The proponents did not only consider the cost but also the

flexibility of the network provided that it is reasonable.

In generalization, this case study helped the proponents how to handle network design

and also to maximize every equipment that is used. It was properly done for the convenience of

the users especially those person that is under the school institution. Moreover, the proponents

thought a way on how the design will be effective at its economical manner.

Recommendation

The group would like to recommend to maximize the use of the switches that are being used

in these design. The department with excess host should be paired or be set up near with other

departments that can still accommodated within the switch to lessen the cost of the project.

The other proponents may also try to set the design so that one departments may ping other

departments. And they may consider on having a standard for using the devices included so that

the design may have uniform specifications.

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