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Network Design Proposal Template Network Design Proposal
Prepared for:
University of Maryland University College
Prepared by:
Student Name I. Physical Network Design
Introduction
Consider introducing the overall objective of the network design. Look into UMUC’s
Strategic Plan, how would the network design help the stakeholders, the leadership of
the university, the students, and the instructors achieve their goals? How would a great
network design contribute to students (your) experiences in learning? To do this we
look at five aspects of a network design herein to support the leadership to help meet
the goals of the strategic plan. A. Network Topology Business Needs
In this section, you will assess the business needs of the company. Use the information
provided in the scenario to analyze the need for infrastructure or equipment. If you need more
information, feel free to ask your instructor or make some assumptions. If you make some
assumptions, be sure to list them. This section is not about the actual infrastructure or
equipment, but it should discuss the business needs of the company.
Example
ABS Enterprises believes that employees’ health, wellbeing, and morale have a
significant impact on the productivity of the employees and thus the overall results
or output of the company. The company wants to invest in a facility that will provide
the most return on investment while still providing a facility that employees will use.
The company has 20 employees and wants needs one or more servers and two
printers. All computers should be able to communicate, but the HR staff of 5 needs
to be on a separate network due to the sensitive information on their PC’s.
Proposed Topology
Select one or more topologies to use for this design (star, bus, mesh, ring- Please note that
the star topology is the most commonly used). This section should be used to provide details
of the selected infrastructure or equipment. Include the model, manufacturer, features, and
cost. Below is an example topology. Topologies can be created using Microsoft Visio, or you
can create a free account at gliffy.com and create diagrams. Justification
(Each section should contain the reasoning you present to justify the selection you made for
your proposal. Look at it as your platform to tell finance and operations personnel why this
should be selected for the network design) B. Network Media Note: (Choose wired or wireless) Be aware that your solution needs to include support for the
selected media. For example, if you choose wireless, ensure you have wireless adapters for
your desktops.
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Media (include network wiring diagrams)
Select one or more network media to use for this design.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected media will meet the business needs. C. Network Devices Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Devices Select network devices to use to implement and support your design. Include setup and location
information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the quantity of
each device needed.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected network devices will meet the business needs.
Example: I selected a Cisco 2621 Router in order to connect the HR users to the rest of
the company’s employees D. Network Security Devices Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Security Devices
Select network security devices to use to secure the network. Include setup and location
information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the quantity of
each device needed.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected network security devices will meet the business
needs.
Example: I selected a Cisco ASA 5510 Firewall in order to protect the company’s
network. E. Computer Systems Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Computer Systems
Select computer systems (servers) to use to implement the network design. Include setup and
location information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the
quantity of each system needed.
Justification Justify your determination that the selected systems will meet the business needs.
Example: I selected Windows 10 Professional for the operating system, because it is the
newest, most secure, and stable version of Windows for end users. II. Network Addresses Design (in its entirety)
A. Subnetting Subnetting is a process of breaking a large network into small networks known as subnets.
Subnetting happens when we extend the default boundary of the subnet mask. Basically we
borrow host bits to create networks (i.e., subnets).
We have been assigned the network address 199.1.2.0. Based on the chart below, we know
this is a Class C address. This is determined by observing the first octet of the IP address,
which is 199. This octet falls in between 192 and 223.
Class Octet Decimal Range A 1 - 126 B 128 - 191 C 192 - 223 Each class has a predefined default subnet mask that tells us the octets, which are already part
of the network portion, as well as how many bits we have available to work with.
Class Subnet Mask Format A 255.0.0.0 Network.Host.Host.Host B 255.255.0.0 Network.Network.Host.Host C 255.255.255.0 Network.Network.Network.Host CIDR (Classless Inter Domain Routing)
CIDR is a slash notation of the subnet mask. CIDR tells us the number of on bits in a network
address.
● Class A has default subnet mask 255.0.0.0. that means first octet of the subnet mask has all on
bits. In slash notation it would be written as /8, means address has 8 bits on. ● Class B has default subnet mask 255.255.0.0. that means first two octets of the subnet mask
have all on bits. In slash notation it would be written as /16, means address has 16 bits on. ● Class C has default subnet mask 255.255.255.0. that means first three octets of the subnet
mask have all on bits. In slash notation it would be written as /24, means address has 24 bits
on.
Scenario The building will house four computer labs that will be used for instruction. In the building
diagrams above, the labs are labeled Classroom #2 and Classroom #4 on the first floor and
Classroom #1 and Classroom #5 on the second floor; each computer lab will have a closet. Each
lab will have 25 computers: 23 student computers, 1 instructor computer, and 1 server in the
closet for instructional use.
In addition, there will be a Student Computer Lab that will provide computer access to students to
do their homework. There will be 25 computers in this lab and a server in the closet. To allow
students access to library resources, the library will also have 20 computers for the general
public to use and 5 computers for library staff.
There needs to be separation between students, staff, and public access networks. The open WiFi also needs to be separate from the other three groupings.
Finally, there are various offices in the building. Each of these offices will have one computer for
staff use, with the exception of the admissions office, which will have five computers. There will
be two server rooms, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. Methodology
Given the aforementioned scenario, we are going to use the 192.168.0.0/24 network and create
a total of 8 subnets, with 25 hosts on each subnet. The chart below describes structures the
scenario to include each subnet and required hosts. Subnet Description Required Hosts Students in Classroom 1 Computer Lab 23 Computers Students in Classroom 2 Computer Lab 23 Computers Students in Classroom 3 Computer Lab 23 Computers Students in Classroom 4 Computer Lab 23 Computers Students in Student Computer Lab 24 Computers Public Access network 20 Computers Equipment xx Network Peripherals (servers access
points) Computers Staff Office / Admissions Network xx Computers (Using the How to Subnet a Network Video provided in CMIT 265 LEO - Content - UMUC
Network Design Proposal, complete the following chart.) Subnet Network Address Host Address Range Broadcast
Address Subnet Mask: 255.255.255._____
Classroom 1 192.168.0.0 192.168.0.1 – 192.168.0.30 192.168.0.31 Classroom 2 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ - 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ Classroom 3 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ - 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ Classroom 4 192.168.0.96 192.168.0.97 – 192.168.0.126 192.168.0.127 Student
Computer Lab 192.168.0.128 192.168.0.129 – 192.168.0.158 192.168.0.127 Equipment 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ - 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ Library Lab
(Public Access) 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ - 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ Staff Network 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ - 192.168.0.__ 192.168.0.__ III. Network Services Design
A. Network Services Business Needs
Assess the business needs
Proposed Network Services
Determine and list the network services needed to implement the design. Provide setup and
licensing information (as necessary).
Justification
Justify your determination that the network services are needed and will meet the business
needs
Example: There needs to be a DHCP, DNS, File, and Active Directory Server on the
network. Please give examples of why these servers are needed and what role they will
play. Cover policy and process such as configuration management, asset inventory, and
baseline configuration.
. B. Network Security Measures Business Needs
Assess the business needs
Proposed Network Security Measures
Outline network security measures needed in the design. This includes training, monitoring, and
maintenance procedures. Provide implementation details of these measures.
Justification
Justify your determination that the network security measures are needed and will meet the
business needs. Example: Discuss Patching, Scanning, SIEM, Logging and other measures. How will the
systems in this company’s network be updated? Discuss Firewall rules, for example all traffic will be allowed out or just ports 80 and 443 traffic will be allowed out. What version
of Anti-Virus should be used on machines? Bibliography
Be sure to use references that are scholarly in nature and follow the formatting rules of
the IEEE

SCENARIO:
You have been hired as part of the networking team at UMUC. After
completing orientation and training, your manager calls you into a
meeting to discuss your first project.
The university has recently leased a building in Adelphi, Maryland. The
building will house offices, classrooms, a library, and computer labs.
Security is important for UMUC, as the university must protect
students’ and employees’ data, as well as any intellectual property
that UMUC has on its servers and computers. As a result, IT
management would like to take the time to review proposals on how
best to move forward on security issues. As a network engineer, you
have been asked to prepare a network proposal on how to set up a
secure network infrastructure in this building to support university
operations. OVERVIEW:
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• You will provide a detailed network design proposal. Your task is to design
the network for this new building with the following criteria:
Each Classroom Computer Lab will be on a separate network (i.e.,
subnet). The Library Computer Lab will be on a separate network, and the
Office / Admissions computers will also be on a separate network. Finally,
the open-WiFi network should be on a separate network, but can use a
private IP address range (i.e., 192.168.0.0).
There must be a minimum of 40 Mbps Internet connection, with a backup
line capable of at least 20 Mbps. Cable, DSL, or FIOS should not be used
for primary Internet service.
The network has been assigned the 199.1.2.0/24 network address for all
computers and devices.
Your proposal will be submitted in three major parts:
Physical Network Design
Network Addressing
Network Services Design PHYSICAL NETWROK DESIGN:
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• In this section, address each of the following.
Define the topology that will be used.
Select the appropriate network media.
Select the appropriate network connecting devices, including network
security devices.
Select the appropriate computer systems to use to support the network
design. • Determine a physical layout of the computers on the floor plan, along with
the network wires (network wiring diagram).
Provide justifications for each element of your network design (numbers
1–4 above). NETWORK ADDRESSING:
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• In this section, address each of the following.
Watch How to Subnet a Network Video provided in Content -> Project
Instructions
Review the Network Address Template provided in Content -> Project
Instructions -> Project Templates for Parts 1 - 3
Complete the subnet chart provided at the end of the document. NETWORK SERVICE DESIGN:
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• In this section, address each of the following.
Identify network services needed.
List additional servers or network devices needed to implement the
network.
List network security measures to be implemented.
Justify the need for the network services, security measures, and devices
you've selected.