Espejo, John D.

Technological Institute of the Philippines
College of Information Technology Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN FOR BARRACKS INTERNET

CAFÉ IN AURORA BLVD, CUBAO QUEZON CITY
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement of the Course
Information Technology
(ITE 002A)
Presented by:
ESPEJO, JOHN D.
Presented to:
Engr. Jerry E. Borromeo, CPE

Adviser
February 2021
Barracks Internet Cafe Information Technology (ITE 002A)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude first of all to the Almighty Father, who has
given us strength each day to rise up from bed and finish this study, for all the blessings and help
that He gave not just to us but for our families.
We would also like to thank our families, who have been supportive, and for constantly
reminding us that there is always a solution to every challenge I face in our lives.
We also give our never-ending gratefulness to our ITE002A professor, Engr. Jerry
Borromeo, who has given us his utmost guidance and for having the patience to assist and teach
us and our classmates everything that we will throughout the entire this course, things not only
those from books but also things about life.
To our internet café partner, BARRACKS, thank you for your trust in the information that
we have acquired from your and for accommodating us.
To our institution, Technological Institute of the Philippines, thank you for being our guiding
light through our instructor’s teachings and life lessons.
Lastly, we are thankful for our classmates, teachers, and friends who have given me a lift
through their hilarious jokes and their inspiring messages, and who have also aided and
cooperated with us until this point of time.
Without all of them, we would not be where we are today. Again, I thank you all and God bless!
J.D.E
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Barracks Internet Cafe ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………………………… ii
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………… iii
Adviser’s Recommendation Sheet………………………………………………………….. .. v
Panel’s Approval Sheet………………………………………………………………………. vi
I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… 1
II. Existing Computer Network…………………………………………………………… 1
Network Architecture………………………………………………………………. 2
Physical and Logical Topology…………………………………………………… 2
Computer Specification…………………………………………………………… 3
Hardware……………………………………………………………………. 3
Software…………………………………………………………................. 4
Peripherals………………………………………………………................. 5
Internet Connectivity Infrastructure……………………………………………… 5
Connectivity Devices………………………………………………………………. 6
Transmission Media ……………..................................................................... 6
Security Policy…………………………………………………………................. 6
III. Existing Layout…………………………………………………………………………. 7
Floor Plan………………………………………………………………................. 7
Electrical Layout…………………………………………………………………… 8
Physical Topology…………………………………………………………………. 12
Network Layout…………………………………………………………………….. 14
IV. Observation of the Existing Computer Network…………………………………….. 14
Network Architecture………………………………………………………………. 14
Topology……………………………………………………………………………. 14
Server PC………………………………………………………………….. 15
Client PC…………………………………………………………………… 15
Internet Connectivity………………………………………………………………. 15
Transmission Media……………………………………………………................ 16
Security Policy…………………………………………………………................. 16
V. Observation of the Existing Layout…………………………………………………... 16
Floor Plan………………………………………………………………................. 16
Electrical Layout…………………………………………………………………… 16
Network Layout……………………………………………………………………. 17
VI. Proposed Computer Network……………………………………………….............. 17
Network Architecture……………………………………………………………… 17
Topology……………………………………………………………………………. 17
Server PC…………..……………………………………………………….. 18
Client PC……….…………………………………………………………… 18
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Internet Connectivity………………………………………………………………. 18
Transmission Media……………………………………………………................ 19
Security Policy……………………………………………………………………… 19
VII. Proposed Layout……………………………………………………..…..................... 20

Floor Plan………………………………………………………............................ 21
Electrical Layout……………………………………………………………..……. 22
Network Layout………………………………………………………..………….. 24
Cost Estimate for Barracks……………………………………………………... 26
APPENDICES:
Appendix A Picture of the Facilities/ Computer Network Environment…........ A-1
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Barracks Internet Cafe iv

ADVISER’S RECOMMENDATION SHEET
by:
Espejo, John D.
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the course

System Installation and Administration has been examined and
recommended for acceptance and approval
Engr. Jerry E. Borromeo, CPE

Adviser
February 2021
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Barracks Internet Cafe v

PANEL’S APPROVAL SHEET

Project Entitled
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN FOR BARRACKS INTERNET

CAFÉ IN AURORA BLVD, CUBAO QUEZON CITY
by:
Espejo, John D.
after having been presented is hereby approved

by the following members of panel
Panelist Panelist
Lead Panelist
February 2021
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Barracks Internet Cafe vi
I. Introduction (Nature of Business/ Services Offered)
An Internet café, also known as a cybercafé, is a place which provides Internet access to
the public, usually for a fee. These businesses usually provide snacks and drinks, hence the café
in the name. The fee for using a computer is usually charged as a time-based rate. Apart from
travellers, in many developing countries Internet cafés are the primary form of Internet access for
citizens as a shared-access model is more affordable than personal ownership of equipment
and/or software. A variation on the Internet café business model is the LAN gaming center, used
for multiplayer gaming.
One of the internet shops which are known near the institution’s perimeter is the
BARRACKS Internet Café. Its business started last 2016. With over 39 PC Clients, this internet
café has been serving students of different programs from different universities in Metro Manila.
The internet café also has 2 more branches in Pasay, Metro Manila and Los Baños, Laguna.
BARRACKS Internet Café offers rental of PC for Php 20.00/hr. and printing of documents both
colored and B&W. For printing of documents, the rates are Php1.00 for B&W and the colored
documents depends on how big the picture is. The shop also consists of different online games,
LAN games, MS tools, and browsing tools. Like other modern internet Cafés, BARRACKS also
operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
II. Existing Computer Network
Network Architecture (Peer Network or Client/Server)
The café uses the client and server architecture where clients or workstations
request data and services stored on the server. Also, in using this architecture, the
administrator is allowed to manipulate and manage the workstations remotely.
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Barracks Internet Cafe 1
Figure 2-1. Client-Server Network

(Photo from: Benjamin Justice, http://brutalhack.com/blog/client-server-
architecture/)
Physical and Logical Topology
Physical Topology
The physical topology of the café offers only wired connection although the
network is capable of wireless connection but only available for the owner itself to limit the
internet connection speed. The wired connection is used in managing the workstations and
printing documents.
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Logical Topology
The current layout of the café composes of thirty-nine (39) workstations, a server
with one display, and a printer. It uses 2x24-port switch and a router that is connected to
the Internet Service Provider.
Computer Specification
Hardware Specification
Table 2-1. Server PC Hardware Specification
SERVER PC
QUANTITY HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
Pentium(R) Dual-Core
1 PROCESSOR
CPU @ 2.7 Ghz
1 MOTHERBOARD MSI G41M4-F
2 MEMORY 2.00GB (1.75 usable)
1 VIDEO CARD 2GB Nvidia GeForce
1 HARD DISK Hard disk: 750GB
1 MONITOR BenQ 1360x768
1 AVR Generic
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Table 2-2. Workstation PC Hardware Specification
WORKSTATION PC
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 –
39 PROCESSOR
7100 CPU @3.9Ghz
39 MOTHERBOARD MSI H110M
78 MEMORY 4GB
39 VIDEO CARD 2GB Nvidia GeForce
39 HARD DISK Diskless
39 MONITOR BenQ 1360x768
39 AVR Generic
Software Specification
Table 2-3. Server PC Software Specification
SERVER PC
Operating System Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit)
EZ-Link for Admin
MS Office
Applications
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Dota 2
Warcraft III
Cross Fire
Counter-Strike 1.3
Games
League of Legends
PUBG
Rules of Survival
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Table 2-4. Workstation PC Software Specification
WORKSTATION PC
Operating System Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit)
EZ-Link For Client
MS Office
Applications
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Dota 2
Warcraft III
Cross Fire
Counter-Strike 1.3
League of Legends
Special Force
Games
GTA V
One Piece
Dragonball Xenoverse
CS Go
PUBG
Rules of Survival
Peripherals
Table 2-5. Barracks Internet Café Peripherals
40 Keyboard Generic Keyboard
40 Mouse Optical Mouse
40 Headset Stereo Headset
Internet Connectivity Infrastructure
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The Internet Service Provider of the café is PLDT FIBr and an internet
connection plan of DSL at 12mbps. According to the owner of the café the reason he
chose PLDT as his ISP is that the connection of it is quite good in their area. The router
provided by the ISP offers the most convenient way in configuring favorable network
setup and most common service provider in internet cafés.
Connectivity Devices
The café uses a 2x24-port switch in managing the whole network system which
is connected to the router provided by their ISP. The network is configured in wired and
wireless connections.
Transmission Media
The café offers only a wired connection for their clients dedicated for gaming
and other services offered by the café. Also, they configured the network in a wireless
connection for the handheld devices of the owner of the café.
Security Policy
Hardware
Clients are allowed to connect their flash drives to the workstations in
reading or writing of their data since unit itself will not be harmed because of
the software deepfreeze, which restores the operating system to its original
state.
Software
One of the features of the café it uses Ezlink as their personal account
verification system for the workstations wherein users can use their PCs by
simply logging in to their account registered with BARRACKS. The account is

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prepaid which means the client must cash-in money in order to extend their
use. The server can also manipulate the workstations if something happens
that the client doesn’t know what to do. Also, the clients are allowed to do
manipulations and they can even delete their files or data on the workstations.
Upon rebooting the unit, the files or data that been previously save by the client
will be lost due to the software installed deepfreeze to protect the workstations
from viruses and malwares.
III. Existing Layouts
Floor Plan
Figure 3-1. Architectural Floor Plan Layout

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Electrical Layout
Figure 3-2. Power Layout
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Figure 3-3. Lighting Layout
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Figure 3-4. Legend for Power and Lighting Layout
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Figure 3-5. Riser Diagram
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Figure 3-6. Load Schedule Computation Table
Physical Topology
Figure 3-7. Star Topology

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The ‘Barracks Cyber Café’ uses a star topology for its network. The network
system was installed using “EZ-Link Billing Management System”, a network system
that manages the accounts of the clients or membership system, billing, and time of
usage and access rights of the client, etc. It can also help in inventory system, to make
ease of financial calculations from the clients’ bill. It also has client security features that
prevent hackers or any unauthorized access beyond the admin.
The star topology consists of all of the nodes on a network connected to a
central switch or hub. A node is a device attached to the network - such as a computer.
Each node on the network has a cable back to the central switch. If one cable fails to a
node, only that node (computer) is affected. You can combine several switches or hubs
to create several stars, all connected together. In the subject’s case, the EZ Link Device
serves as the server and one computer as an admin for the whole café.
Figure 3-8. EZ-Link Billing Management System
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Network Layout
Figure 3-9. Network Layout of Barracks
IV. Observation of the Existing Computer Network
Network Architecture
The Barracks Café consists of server PC and client PC. Server PC which monitors
and controls the entire client PC. The client must first notify the server to be able to access
a PC and the server will open the requested PC using EZlink.
Topology
The Barracks Café consists of fourty PC including one server PC. Barracks Café
uses two switches and one router. Two switches are connected to the router and both
switches divided the PC connection to gain internet access. Café uses wired connection
because the location of internet shop is not much exposed or couldn’t get enough signals if
they use wireless

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Server PC
For the Server PC’s of Barracks Café, they used Windows 7 Professional as their
OS, Zlink as their timer and both of them are using AVR. One server PC is used for the
timer and monitoring of clients and another server PC is used for printing of documents.
Client PC
For the Client PC’s of Barracks Café, they used Windows 7 Professional as their
OS, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 – 7100 CPU @3.9Ghz, MSI H110M mother board, 4GB. For
the games they offered both LAN and Online Games. LAN games composed of CS,
Warcraft, GTA, Battle Realms, NBA2k15, and etc. Online games composed of Dota2,
LOL, Crossfire, and etc.
Internet Connectivity
The Barracks Café service provider is PLDT MyDSL 12mbps. They used PLDT
because they depend of the signal and their location. Using PLDT they have a good signal
which gives them good connection of internet. They also used two switches which are
connected to the router.
Barracks Café uses two 24 ports switches they came up with this connection to
avoid traffic of requests. Two switches are connected to the HUB which is the internet
provider.
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Transmission Media
The Barracks Café uses wired connections which composes of Network cable 10
meters and RJ45. Barracks Café only offered wired connection because they focus of PC
connections rather than WI-FI.
Security Policy
Barracks Café does not focus on the security of their PC. They let users access
PC freely where they can insert whatever they want. Barracks Café only depend on their
application Deep Freeze which plays an important role in their shop.
V. Observation of the Existing Layout
Floor Plan
Our observation on the existing floor plan of Barracks Cafe is that they have thirty-
nine (39) units for the client and one unit for the server, also, they have four tables. On the
first table, there are 10 clients, on the second table, there are 14 clients, while on the third
table, there are 3 clients, and lastly, on the fourth table, there are 12 clients.
Electrical Layout
The outcome of our observation about the existing electrical layout of Barracks
Café is that they used AVR for each PC and all of it are directly connected on the main
power supply.
Physical Topology
The ‘Barracks Cyber Café’ uses a star topology for its network. The network
system was installed using “EZ-Link Billing Management System”, a network system that
manages the accounts of the clients or membership system, billing, and time of usage and
access rights of the client, etc. It can also help in inventory system, to make ease of
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financial calculations from the clients’ bill. It also has client security features that prevent
hackers or any unauthorized access beyond the admin.
Network Layout
The concept of Barracks Café network layout consists of internet to switch then
connected to server pc as well as the clients pc.
VI. Proposed Computer Network
In this chapter, we thoroughly discussed about whether there is a need for a change with
the specifications of the server’s and client’s PC along to the overview of the Barracks
infrastructure, the transmission media or connection and the security policies implemented by
the existing computer shop and its related network. But, if they plan to add more client PCs,
they also need to upgrade their internet connection speed.
Network Architecture
We proposed to change the specifications of the client pc and the server pc for the
better performance of it because we need a high-end server to handle the 39 clients of
Barracks Café and for the client specification is the performance of it in every game mostly the
latest game being released and this is not for temporary the specifications of it was for future
upgrades or for the future games.
Topology
For the topology we would like to use what topology they have one router and two pieces
switch with 2x24 ports. Two switches are connected to the router and both switches divided the PC
connection to gain internet access. Barracks Café uses wired connection because the location of
internet shop is not much exposed or couldn’t get enough signals if they use wireless.
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Server PC
The hardware could handle at least all their clients and simultaneously monitor
each PC. The software of the server should have an access to its clients and have the
power to limit and control its operations.
Client PC
The hardware could handle at least all the installed software in the PC and it does
not affect the performance of its server. Each client has anti-virus to protect the system
form unknown system failure and data lost. All of its peripherals are supported by the
Operating system and also its core components.
Internet Connectivity
For the internet connectivity of Barracks Café, we didn’t change their plan of PLDT MYDSL
15mbps since the Internet Café has 39 client it was suitable enough, there are chances that the
other user use YouTube site that may cause slow internet connection to the other client as for the
resolution of it we will configure the internet router in the Quality of Service of it to limit the
uploading and downloading of it when it comes of using videos sites so the rest client will have a
good internet connection even though there are some using YouTube or other sites that may cause
buffer or streaming.
We think that it is much better to balance the number of PCs connected on every hub
even though the hub can handle it because we believe that it will have a much better result. But,
we can also recommend to the owner of the internet café just keeping and maintaining the use
of the existing connectivity devices of the internet cafe as long as it maintains the gaming
performance and overall connectivity of the PC’s hardware and software. If they will expand or
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will have additional PCs, they can do so since there are still available ports on the switch. They
just have to make sure that all the ports of the switches are all working properly to avoid
connection problems.
Transmission Media
We recommend that the management must properly line the wires and make sure it is
protected properly. The straight wire should not be lined on the floor where customer and
personnel can step on it. It should also be protected properly to avoid noise and connection
loss. The rj-45 should also be checked regularly since it is more prone to damage whenever the
wire is pulled. Also, as much as possible we recommend separating the network wires from the
electric wires. In addition, we recommend having a proper cable management.
Security Policy
To sustain more secured and protected computers and files, there are implemented
security measures and policies given for the client/customers, a user who will upload or paste a file
from his/her flash drive must ask for a server’s / admin’s password to continue the process or
he/she can directly approach and ask an assistance of the server person assigned on that day.
Downloading a file is strictly prohibited; there are blocked downloadable files from selected
downloading sites, YouTube converters and Torrent sites specifically. The system units also have
deep freeze, the customer should back up all the files they made because if the computer restarts
all the unbacked up files will not be restored.
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VII. Proposed Computer Layout
Floor Plan
Figure 7- 1. Proposed Power Layout
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Electrical Layout
Figure 7-2. Proposed Power Layout
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Figure 7-3. Proposed Riser Diagram
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Physical Topology
Figure 7-4. Star-Tree Topology
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Network Layout
Figure 7-5 Proposed Embedded Raceway for the Data Cable
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Figure 7-6 Proposed Embedded PVC Cable Tray Installation for the Data Cable
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Cost Estimate for Barracks
Table 7-1. Cost Estimate for Server PC
Total
Quantity Description of Software and Hardware Unit Cost
Cost
1 EZ Link Management System (Admin) 1,280 8,799
2 Windows 7 Professional 38,980 77,960.00
2 Zeus M-710 Gaming Keyboard (Spare) 459 918.00
1 NightHawk Gaming PC (Package) 12750 12,750.00
1 RedDragon Mirage M690 (Spare) 796 796.00
1 MS Office 2013 16320 16,320.00
2 8 socket Power Distribution Unit 34,480 68,960.00
Total Cost 186,503
Table 7-2 Cost Estimate for Clients’ PC
Total
Quantity Description of Software and Hardware Unit Cost
Cost
30-40 EZ Link Management System (Client) 8,799 8,799
4 Windows 7 Professional 38,980 155,920.00
9 Zeus M-710 Gaming Keyboard (Spare) 459 4,131.00
39 NightHawk Gaming PC (Package) 12750 497,250.00
1 RedDragon Mirage M690 (Spare) 796 796.00
9 MS Office 2013 16320 146,880.00
10 8 socket Power Distribution Unit 34,480 344,800.00
Total Cost 1,158,576
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Appendix A (Transcript of Interview)
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Barracks Internet Cafe A-1
Transcript of Interview
1. What type of network topology used in the company
- We used Hub and Spoke (Star) Topology.
2. What kind of cable that is used for the connection of each computer
- We used UTP cat5e cable
3. What is the operating system and software installed in your PC?
4. What is your ISP? Why did you prefer to use it?
5. Do you have any periodic maintenance on hardware and software? How did you
implement it?
- Yes we have, twice a week to ensure the data was secured.
6. Do you have security measures on hardware, software, and user? How did you apply
these?
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Problems and Issues
▪ Topology / Arrangement
▪ Cable Management
▪ Outdated Workstation specifications
▪ Outdated Server PC specification
▪ Flash drive access
▪ Ventilation
Solutions
• Separation on PCs for surfing (or research) and for playing (LAN / Online)
• Rack / Cabinet for switches and routers
• Upgrade workstation specifications (CPU, RAM, Video Card)
• Upgrade Server PC specification
• Disable client’s USB port
• Add exhaust fans / electric fans
Others
• Upgrade Server PC’s OS to Server OS and client OS to Windows 7 Pro

• Add webcam for internet surfing clients
• Client’s control panel must be disabled
• Provide Wi-Fi services to customers
• UPS for the server
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Technological Institute of the Philippines

College of Information Technology Education

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN FOR BARRACKS INTERNET

Engr. Jerry E. Borromeo, CPE

that He gave not just to us but for our families.

those from books but also things about life.

we have acquired from your and for accommodating us.

light through our instructor’s teachings and life lessons.

cooperated with us until this point of time.

VII. Proposed Layout……………………………………………………..…..................... 20

Appendix A Picture of the Facilities/ Computer Network Environment…........ A-1

Technological Institute of the Philippines

ADVISER’S RECOMMENDATION SHEET

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the course

Engr. Jerry E. Borromeo, CPE

Technological Institute of the Philippines

PANEL’S APPROVAL SHEET

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN FOR BARRACKS INTERNET

after having been presented is hereby approved

I. Introduction (Nature of Business/ Services Offered)

citizens as a shared-access model is more affordable than personal ownership of equipment

for multiplayer gaming.

operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

II. Existing Computer Network

Network Architecture (Peer Network or Client/Server)

administrator is allowed to manipulate and manage the workstations remotely.

Figure 2-1. Client-Server Network

Physical and Logical Topology

the Internet Service Provider.

Table 2-1. Server PC Hardware Specification

1 MOTHERBOARD MSI G41M4-F

2 MEMORY 2.00GB (1.75 usable)

1 VIDEO CARD 2GB Nvidia GeForce

1 HARD DISK Hard disk: 750GB

1 MONITOR BenQ 1360x768

Table 2-2. Workstation PC Hardware Specification

39 VIDEO CARD 2GB Nvidia GeForce

39 HARD DISK Diskless

39 MONITOR BenQ 1360x768

Table 2-3. Server PC Software Specification

Table 2-4. Workstation PC Software Specification

Table 2-5. Barracks Internet Café Peripherals

QUANTITY HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

40 Keyboard Generic Keyboard

40 Mouse Optical Mouse

40 Headset Stereo Headset

Internet Connectivity Infrastructure

setup and most common service provider in internet cafés.

connection for the handheld devices of the owner of the café.

Clients are allowed to connect their flash drives to the workstations in

simply logging in to their account registered with BARRACKS. The account is

from viruses and malwares.

III. Existing Layouts

Figure 3-1. Architectural Floor Plan Layout

Figure 3-2. Power Layout

Figure 3-3. Lighting Layout

Figure 3-4. Legend for Power and Lighting Layout

Figure 3-5. Riser Diagram

Figure 3-6. Load Schedule Computation Table

Figure 3-7. Star Topology

prevent hackers or any unauthorized access beyond the admin.

The star topology consists of all of the nodes on a network connected to a

Figure 3-8. EZ-Link Billing Management System