Table of Contents

1. Scope of work
2. Network design
3. Deliverables
4. Physical network topology
5. Logical network topology
6. Equipment datasheet
7. Device specification
8. IP address scheme
9. Guest wireless access
10. Budget and schedule
11. Labor proposal
12. Schedule
13. Budget

Scope of work

In this article, we will prepare and implement a network. We are tasked to develop a network design including a physical and logical network topology. So that we can install the designed network for an organization.

Network design

Design details

The complete network design is prepared by following the cisco’s multi-layered network architecture where we have multiple layers of devices. This architecture has three basic layers namely core, distribution, and access layer in which we place all the devices. The core layer consists of the router which connect the internal network to the external network. A firewall and a router are placed in the distribution layer where we can configure access control and most of the security measures. In the third layer of the network design consist of several switches, and wireless access points which are connected to the distribution layer router. These switches further connect the WAP which wirelessly connect the end user devices such as computer systems, servers, printers, VOIP, etc. Following this concept, we develop the physical and logical network topology diagram which fulfil all the need of the organization.

Deliverables

Physical network topology

Logical network topology

The logical network design is presented in the above figure. In this design, we can see the segmentation of network for different departments or parts of the network. For this purpose, we created several VLANs which are connected to switches through the wireless access points

Equipment datasheet

Here is the list of network equipment used in this network design –

Device specification

Here is the description of the used devices in the network topology –

IP address scheme

The IP addressing scheme is presented here –                                                                                              Read more…

The VLAN details are here –

Guest wireless access

A wireless access point is configured and place at the entry gate of the building where all the visitors or guests are entering into the building area. A sitting place is there for guests to facilitate them. The wireless access point is configured here with no security so that guests can connect and use the network. Although this network has no authentication, but it is highly secured network due to the high chance of cyber-attack and an open point for intruders.

Budget and schedule

Labor proposal

Here is the estimated labor cost summary required to develop and configure this network topology –

Schedule

Here is the complete schedule of the project

Budget

An approximate budget of this project is $1,41,200 which include the capital expenditure cost and operational expenditure cost. The capital expenditure cost is calculated approx. $1,09,000 and the operational expenditure cost is calculated approx. $32,200 which are under the expected cost of the organization.

Reference 

Cisco ISR integrated circuit router, https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/routers/4321-integrated-services-router/model.html

Cisco’s 3560 CX catalyst switch, https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-3560-cx-series-switches/series.html