FN611 NETWORK

CHAPTER 1
NETWORK DESIGN CONCEPT

Prepared by Siti Rohani Binti Sukaimi

Edited by Sanjay Charles Albert

Learning Outcomes
Explain the concepts of network design
Design the core layer topology of

hierarchical network
Design the distribution layer topology of
hierarchical network
Design the access layer topology of
hierarchical network
Design wireless network topology

1.1 Explain the concepts of network design

Network requirements:
Ease of management
Fast recovery
Application response time
Fast troubleshooting

1.1 Explain the concepts of network

design

Four fundamental network design goals:

Scalability
Availability
Security
Manageability

1.1 Explain the concepts of network

design

Core Layer: connects Distribution Layer

devices
Distribution Layer: interconnects smaller
LANs
Access Layer: provides connections for
hosts and end devices

1.1 Explain the concepts of network

design

Subdividing the three-layer model into

modular areas:
Enterprise campus
Server farm
Enterprise edge

1.1 Explain the concepts of network

design

Steps in network design projects:

Identify the network requirements
Characterize the existing network
Design the network topology and
solutions

Group Discussion
Explain:
Top-down design methodology
Benefits of creating server farms
Security measures required to

protect server farms (firewall, DMZ)

1.2 Design the core layer topology of hierarchical

network

Network backbone
Goals of the Core Layer
Provide 100% uptime
Maximize throughput
Facilitate network growth

1.2 Design the core layer topology of

hierarchical network
Combining routing and switching in the
same device
Redundancy and load balancing
High-speed and aggregate links
Quick convergence

1.2 Design the core layer topology of

hierarchical network
Full mesh topology
Partial mesh topology
Failure prevention
Reducing human error

1.3 Design the distribution layer topology of hierarchical

network

Filtering and managing traffic flow

Access control policies
Route summarization
Isolating Core Layer from Access Layer
failures
Routing between VLANs

1.3 Design the distribution layer topology of hierarchical

network

Explain how redundant links improve

network reliability and stability

1.3 Design the distribution layer topology of hierarchical network

Explain how ACLs filter traffic for security and traffic

management

1.3 Design the distribution layer topology of hierarchical network

Explain the concept of route summarization and describe how it

is implemented at the Distribution Layer of the network

1.4 Design the access layer topology of hierarchical network

Physical location of equipment

Wiring closets
Converged networking
Availability

1.4 Design the access layer topology of hierarchical network

Naming structures
VLAN architecture
Traffic patterns
Prioritization strategies

1.4 Design the access layer topology of hierarchical network

Star topologies

1.4 Design the access layer topology of

hierarchical network

Functions of VLANs:
Separate and classify traffic
Control broadcasts
Contain VLANs within a single wiring closet

1.4 Design the access layer topology of

hierarchical network

QoS at the network edge:

Classification
Assigned priority

1.4 Design the access layer topology of

hierarchical network

Security risks at the network edge:

Authentication
Wireless security

1.4 Design the access layer topology of

hierarchical network

Security measures at the Access Layer:

Physical security
Strong passwords
SSH
Disabling unused ports
Security policy

1.5 Discussion

In a group of 3, discuss about the

consideration of an implementation of a
wireless network design include:
Physical and logical LAN design

consideration
Consideration at the Enterprise Edge
Methods to interconnect multiple sites

including WAN and VPN connection