Proposed Network Topology and Design
Network Devices
1. Internet Modem / ONT (from ISP)
a. Connects the café network to the ISP.
2. Router
a. Manages internet traffic
b. Provides Network Address Translation (NAT)
c. Acts as a firewall for basic security
d. Distributes IP addresses via DHCP
3. Network Switch (24-port)
a. Central connection point for all wired computers
b. Allows fast data transfer within the LAN
4. Customer PCs
a. Connected via Ethernet cables to the switch
5. Admin PC
a. For monitoring, billing and management
6. Wireless Access Point
a.
Provides
Wi-Fi access for staff or limited customer use.
Network Topology
Proposed network topology: Star Topology.
- All computers connect to a central switch, making troubleshooting easier
- If one cable or PC fails, the rest of the network remains unaffected
- High performance as no data collision occurs.
Network Topology Diagram
Communication Media
1. UTP Ethernet Cable (Cat6)
a. Connects PCs, switch and router
2. Fiber Optic Cable (ISP side)
a. For ISP to deliver high speed internet to the premise
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