MITS4004IT Networking and Communication
Activity 3
Student Id:58083 Student Name: A K M Salauddin
Table of Contents
Task 1:.........................................................................................................................................................2
Router Options and Justification for Selection:..............................................................................2
1. Router Cisco ISR 4451:....................................................................................................................2
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................2
o High Throughput:........................................................................................................................2
o Robust Security Features:...........................................................................................................2
o Reliability and redundancy:........................................................................................................2
Explanation:........................................................................................................................................2
2. Router Juniper MX104:...................................................................................................................3
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................3
o Scalability:...................................................................................................................................3
o Advanced Routing Capabilities:..................................................................................................3
o Enhanced Security:......................................................................................................................3
Justification:........................................................................................................................................3
3. EdgeRouter Infinity from Ubiquiti:.................................................................................................3
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................4
o Scalability at a Low Cost:............................................................................................................4
o High Throughput:........................................................................................................................4
o Ease of Management:.................................................................................................................4
Justification:........................................................................................................................................4
Connection to the internet:............................................................................................................4
1. Internet connection using fiber optics:...........................................................................................4
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................4
o High-Speed Transmission:...........................................................................................................4
o Low Latency:................................................................................................................................5
o Reliability:...................................................................................................................................5
Justification:........................................................................................................................................5
2. Ethernet Gigabit Connection:.........................................................................................................5
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................5
o High Bandwidth:..........................................................................................................................5
o Stability:......................................................................................................................................5
Justification:........................................................................................................................................5
3. Internet Connection Redundancy:..................................................................................................6
Key characteristics include:................................................................................................................6
o Failover Capability:.....................................................................................................................6
o Enhanced Reliability:...................................................................................................................6
Justification:........................................................................................................................................6
Router Options and Justification for Selection:..............................................................................6
1. Router Cisco ISR 4451:....................................................................................................................6
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................6
Justification:........................................................................................................................................7
2. Router Juniper MX104:...................................................................................................................7
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................7
Justification:........................................................................................................................................7
3. EdgeRouter Infinity from Ubiquiti:.................................................................................................7
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................7
Justification:........................................................................................................................................7
Connection to the internet:............................................................................................................7
1. Internet connection using fiber optics:...........................................................................................7
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................7
Justification:........................................................................................................................................8
2. Ethernet Gigabit Connection:.........................................................................................................8
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................8
Justification:........................................................................................................................................8
3. Internet Connection Redundancy:..................................................................................................8
Scenario:..............................................................................................................................................8
Justification:........................................................................................................................................8
TASK 2:........................................................................................................................................................9
Logical Distinction:..................................................................................................................................9
Existing Infrastructure Protection:.......................................................................................................10
Internet connection dependability:......................................................................................................10
Protocols of importance:......................................................................................................................10
Communication Software:....................................................................................................................10
The OSI Model and Network Terminology:..........................................................................................10
TASK 3:......................................................................................................................................................12
Load Balancing:.............................................................................................................................12
Temporary Network Expansion:...................................................................................................12
Bandwidth Management:.............................................................................................................12
Prioritization:................................................................................................................................12
Network monitoring:....................................................................................................................12
Task 1:
Router Options and Justification for Selection:
1. Router Cisco ISR 4451:
Key characteristics include:
o High Throughput: The Cisco ISR 4451 has a high throughput, allowing it to
manage a large number of players, judges, and teams accessing the network at
the same time without slowing down.
o Robust Security Features: Cisco routers are well-known for their comprehensive
security features, which include firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention
systems (IPS), and VPN support. These characteristics are critical for protecting
the network and sensitive data during the event.
o Reliability and redundancy: The Cisco ISR 4451 is built for high availability, with
redundant power sources and the flexibility to handle mission-critical high-
availability setups.
Explanation:
Given your firm's status as a Fortune 500 corporation, dependability, security, and
performance is critical. Cisco's reputation for delivering high-quality networking
equipment is consistent with the company's standards, ensuring a dependable and
secure network for the hackathon event.
2. Router Juniper MX104:
Key characteristics include:
o Scalability: The Juniper MX104 router is well-known for its scalability, with the
capacity to handle a large number of concurrent connections while maintaining
steady performance even during peak use periods.
o Advanced Routing Capabilities: Juniper routers specialize in complex routing
functions, allowing for effective traffic control and routing optimization, which is
critical for a high-traffic event like a hackathon.
o Enhanced Security: Juniper networks are well-known for their robust security
features, which include advanced threat detection and prevention systems that
provide a safe network environment.
Justification:
Juniper routers are extremely scalable, making them perfect for hosting a large
number of players, judges, and teams. Juniper is an appropriate choice since their
high security features coincide with the company's emphasis on data protection and
security.
3. EdgeRouter Infinity from Ubiquiti:
Key characteristics include:
o Scalability at a Low Cost: The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Infinity is a low-cost
alternative with exceptional scalability, making it ideal for handling the projected
number of participants and teams without breaking the bank.
o High Throughput: Despite its low price, the EdgeRouter Infinity has a high
throughput, which ensures that participants have a seamless and efficient
internet connection.
o Ease of Management: Ubiquiti routers frequently include user-friendly interfaces
that make them simple to configure and administer.
Justification:
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Infinity finds a compromise between price and functionality
for a cost-conscious approach while yet providing acceptable performance. It's a
reasonable option, especially if cost is a factor.
Connection to the internet:
1. Internet connection using fiber optics:
Key characteristics include:
o High-Speed Transmission: When compared to typical copper-based connections,
fiber optics provide much faster speeds, guaranteeing that a large number of
participants may enjoy a smooth and high-speed internet experience.
o Low Latency: Fiber optics provide low latency, which is critical for real-time
applications and interactions that are likely to occur during the hackathon.
o Reliability: Fiber optic connections are noted for their excellent dependability
and resilience to external interference, guaranteeing continuous internet access.
Justification:
Given the high bandwidth requirements of a hackathon, choosing a fiber optic
internet connection is important. It meets the company's need for quick,
dependable, and low-latency internet connectivity during the event.
2. Ethernet Gigabit Connection:
Key characteristics include:
o High Bandwidth: Gigabit Ethernet connections provide enough bandwidth,
guaranteeing that all players, judges, and teams have uninterrupted access to
high-speed internet.
o Stability: Gigabit Ethernet delivers a stable and dependable connection, which is
critical for sustaining uninterrupted internet access during the event.
Justification:
A Gigabit Ethernet connection supplements the high-speed requirements of a
hackathon event, allowing all participants engaged to have seamless and
uninterrupted internet access.
3. Internet Connection Redundancy:
Key characteristics include:
o Failover Capability: A redundant internet connection enables ongoing internet
access in the event that the primary connection fails or is disrupted, minimizing
downtime during the event.
o Enhanced Reliability: Redundancy gives an extra degree of dependability,
ensuring that the event's online activities run well.
Justification:
The installation of a redundant internet connection is consistent with the company's
goal to offering a smooth and uninterrupted experience for all participants, judges,
and teams. It reduces the possibility of internet service outages during the event.
In summary, the routers and internet connection choices chosen are designed to fit
the needs of a Fortune 500 company's hackathon software-based games night,
taking into account dependability, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. The
configurations chosen are intended to offer a stable, high-speed network
infrastructure to enable a successful and seamless event.
Let's use a fictitious scenario using your hackathon software-based games night at a
Fortune 500 firm to demonstrate the procurement alternatives and arguments.
Router Options and Justification for Selection:
1. Router Cisco ISR 4451:
Scenario:
The hackathon is an important event for the organization, and the IT team wants to
guarantee that the event's high expectations are met with a solid and secure
network infrastructure. The tournament will have 50 competitors, 5 judges, and 10
teams.
Justification:
The Cisco ISR 4451 router was chosen for its dependability and sophisticated security
features. Given the importance of the event to the company's reputation, a
dependable and secure network is essential. The router's high throughput ensures
that all participants may access the network without interruption, even during peak
usage periods.
2. Router Juniper MX104:
Scenario:
The hackathon is expected to attract a significant number of participants, including
developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts, all of whom will require dependable
and fast internet connectivity for coding and collaborative work.
Justification:
Because of its scalability and extensive routing capabilities, the Juniper MX104 router
was chosen. The number of participants actively using the network will grow as the
hackathon proceeds. The Juniper router's capacity to handle a large number of
concurrent sessions while managing traffic effectively makes it an appropriate
solution for the event's requirements.
3. EdgeRouter Infinity from Ubiquiti:
Scenario:
The firm is concerned with cost-effectiveness while maintaining a high degree of
performance for the hackathon. They just have a little budget for networking
equipment.
Justification:
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Infinity was selected to meet the financial limits. It offers a
low-cost option without sacrificing critical functionality. The router's high throughput
guarantees that all participants and teams may connect to the network at a
reasonable speed.
Connection to the internet:
1. Internet connection using fiber optics:
Scenario:
The hackathon is planned to include real-time coding challenges and video
conferencing, which will necessitate a stable and fast internet connection.
Justification:
Choosing a fiber optic internet connection enables high-speed transmission for real-
time coding problems and video streaming. Fiber optics' low latency is critical for
sustaining fluid communication and interactions throughout the event.
2. Ethernet Gigabit Connection:
Scenario:
The hackathon will make considerable use of cloud-based development
environments and real-time communication tools, necessitating a reliable and fast
internet connection.
Justification:
A Gigabit Ethernet connection is used to provide enough bandwidth for cloud
services and real-time collaboration. The stability and dependability of Gigabit
Ethernet are critical for providing a continuous and uninterrupted experience for
users.
3. Internet Connection Redundancy:
Scenario:
To sustain productivity and competitiveness, the organization realizes the need of
constant and consistent internet connectivity during the hackathon.
Justification:
Implementing a redundant internet connection means that if the primary connection
has an unforeseen loss or disturbance, the event may effortlessly move to a backup
connection. This redundancy is necessary in order to provide all participants with a
consistent and dependable internet experience and to avoid any potential outage
during crucial moments of the event.
The chosen router and internet connection choices in this fictitious scenario are
adapted to match the unique objectives and limits of the hackathon software-based
games night, delivering a successful and seamless event.
TASK 2:
Logical Distinction:
ISP1: is showing the primary connection of company.
Judges: Connect the judges to a different VLAN to guarantee that their network traffic is
segregated from the network traffic of the participants and teams.
Members: Create a separate VLAN for non-team event participants to keep their traffic distinct
from teams.
Teams: Create VLANs for each team to guarantee that they are segregated from one another.
Visitors: Provide a separate VLAN with limited internet access for visitors and attendees who
are not participating in the hackathon.
Switches: To offer local network access, switches are put between the firewall and the different
user segments (Judges, Teams, Members, and Guests).
Wireless access point (AP): is linked to one of the switches and provides participants with
wireless connection.
Servers: should be linked to the appropriate switches as needed. Based on their responsibilities
and requirements, you may assign servers to the appropriate VLANs for Judges, Teams, and
Members.
Existing Infrastructure Protection:
To limit access from the event network to the internal business network, use access
control lists (ACLs) and firewall rules. Make certain that only critical services are
available.
Internet connection dependability:
For redundancy, use numerous internet connections from different ISPs. To maintain
continuous internet connectivity, use load balancing and failover.
Use Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize hackathon traffic and ensure consistent
performance for judges and participants.
Protocols of importance:
To conceptually segregate networks, use VLANs.
Wi-Fi security technologies such as WPA3 should be implemented.
For dynamic routing, use protocols such as BGP, and for domain resolution, use DNS.
Communication Software:
Consider using collaboration technologies such as Slack or Microsoft Teams for team
communication. Because these services are cloud-based, there is no need for a separate
server.
Judges and participants can interact via these technologies as well as the event's
designated communication channels.
The OSI Model and Network Terminology:
Ascertain that the network architecture follows to the OSI model's principles, with each
layer executing its specified tasks.
To guarantee effective data transfer, setup routers, switches, and access points with the
proper IP addressing, subnetting, and routing.
TASK 3:
To allow for many devices such as phones and tablets, make sure the wireless network can
handle a big number of customers. Select high-capacity access points and optimize their
performance and load balancing.
If 50 additional people show up unexpectedly, you can manage it by:
Load Balancing:
Optimize the load balancing between access points to ensure that the network can
accommodate more customers.
Temporary Network Expansion:
Set up additional access points or give temporary guest Wi-Fi access points to
accommodate the extra participants if possible.
Bandwidth Management:
Use bandwidth management to guarantee that each user receives an equitable portion
of the available internet bandwidth.
Prioritization:
Prioritize vital traffic, such as judge communication, to guarantee the best possible
experience.
Network monitoring:
Is continuously monitoring the network's functioning and, if required, making on-the-fly
modifications to handle unanticipated load.
Scalability and redundancy planning is critical to ensuring the event's success even in the face of
unanticipated situations.
