Unit 2: Networking

Assignment 1: Networking devices and principles

ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION

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TASK 1 You are tasked by the general manager to prepare a report

discussing the following:

1. Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards.
L01:P1]

Type of Network: Personal Area Network

BENEFITS CONSTRAINTS

STANDARDS

Type of Network: Local Area Network

BENEFITS CONSTRAINTS

STANDARDS

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Type of Network: Metropolitan Area Network

BENEFITS CONSTRAINTS

STANDARDS

Type of Network: Wide Area Network

BENEFITS CONSTRAINTS

STANDARDS

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2. Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth

requirements. [L01:P2]

1. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

2. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

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3. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

4. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

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5. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

6. Topology Name:
Definition

Topology Diagram

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3. In addition to your report, you are also tasked to explain and compare the
common networking principles and how networking protocols can enable
the effectiveness of networked systems. [L01:M1]

Networking Devices

1. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

2. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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3. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

4. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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5. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

6. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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7. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

8. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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9. Networking Device:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

10. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

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11. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

12. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

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13. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

14. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

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15. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

16. Networking Device:

Operating Procedures

Device Image

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Server Types

1. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

2. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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3. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

4. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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5. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

6. Server Type:
Operating Procedures

Device Image

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2. Discuss the interdependence of workstation hardware with relevant

networking software. [L02:P4]

1. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

2. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

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3. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

4. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

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5. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

6. Networking Software
Interdependence with Workstation Hardware

Networking Software Screenshots

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As a network operations specialist, the general manager has

TASK 3
asked for your recommendations:

1. To explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server

applicable to your network setup considering the cost and performance
optimization. [L02:M2]

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2. Identify the topology protocol suitable for your company setup for a more
efficient utilization of a networking system. [L01, L02:D1]

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ASSIGNMENT CONCLUSION

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BIBLIOGRAPHY / REFERENCES

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