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Enterprise Networking Project Overview

Sep 25, 2024

Enterprise Networking Project 5

Introduction

  • Welcome back to the channel!
  • Today, we'll cover the fifth enterprise networking project.
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Case Study Overview

  • Client: Radiant Company Limited
  • Industry: Banking and Insurance
  • Expansion: Opening a branch in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Collaboration: Final year IT students to design and implement the network.

Project Requirements

  1. Visual Network Topology
    • Use software tools: Microsoft Visio, Visual Paradigm, or Draw.io.
  2. Network Simulation
    • Implement topology using Cisco Packet Tracer or GNS3.
  3. Network Configuration
    • One router per floor connected to switches.
    • OSPF as the routing protocol.
    • Wireless network for each department (60 users).
    • Devices obtain IPv4 addresses automatically via DHCP server.
    • Configure SSH for remote access.
    • Create relevant servers: DHCP, HTTP, and email.
  4. IP Addressing and VLAN Configuration
    • Configure port security and test communication.
    • Document project design and implementation (not done in this part).

Network Design Steps

Hierarchical Network Design

  • Core Layer: 4 routers (one per floor).
  • Distribution Layer: Layer 3 switches.
  • Access Layer: Access layer switches (12 total).

Device Setup

  • Routers: Named as Flow 1, Flow 2, Flow 3, Flow 4.
  • Layer 3 Switches: Named per floor.
  • Access Layer Switches: Named after departments (e.g., Management, HR, Marketing).

Cabling

  • Use serial cables for router-to-router connections.
  • Ensure redundancy in connections.
  • Connect access layer switches to distribution layer switches.

Host Devices

  • Include PCs, printers, and wireless devices (smartphones).
  • Access points included for wireless connections.

Final Design & Export

  • Designed network topology with proper naming conventions.
  • Used containers to separate floors visually.
  • Exported design as PNG for documentation.

Conclusion

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  • Next part will be the implementation using Cisco Packet Tracer.
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