NWN - APIIT

Submitted By:

Malith Waniganayake (CB004144)

Module Code and Title:

AAPP006-3-2-NWN Networks and Networking

Intake Code:

DF10A1ICT

Assignment Title:

Group Assignment

Name of Lecturer:

Mr. Udesh Amarasinghe

Date Assigned:

4th November, 2010

Date Completed:

22nd August, 2011

[NETWORKS AND NETWORKING] DF10A1ICT

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Malith Waniganayake (CB004144)

Sumedha (CB00)

Harin Fernanado (CB00)

Seashells-Reef | Table of Contents 2


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We would like to thank our Networks and networking lecturer Mr.Udesh Amarasinghe

for giving his undivided support and help giving us this opportunity and support to do

this project successfully.

We would also like to thank our beloved parents who are always there with us on each

step we take on in our life helping us and guiding us.

Also We would like to thank APIIT Lanka for providing necessary equipments and

library facilities to do our research and carry on with our project.

We also appreciate the thoughtfulness and the helpfulness our friends and the seniors

who aided us in certain situations of the project.



ABSTRACT

Seashells Colombo which is a member of the Confifi Seashells Group of hotels which is a

renowned group of hotels have decided to launch another hotel in Sri Lanka. The management

has decided to launch this hotel in the down south area as named as Seashells - Reef.

The management of Seashells Colombo wishes to construct a separate network for this newly

built building. This newly built building has eight floor including the ground floor. Each floor is

unique form the other floors. Depending on the floor there will be guest rooms, departments,

offices and halls.

After careful analysis of all floors of the building it was clear to us on how to do the network for

each separate floor. And how to centralize the network to a one place and build the network.

From this project we given all the necessary details with clear explanations on valid arguments

on how to connect the entire build in to one network. We believe that this is the most perfect

solution for the network problem that the seashells management has given us. This network

would make the networking most effective, efficient, giving proper back up and will have proper

security measures.



Table of Contents

ContentsABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................4

Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................5

Table Of figures...............................................................................................................................7

1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................8

1.1 Scope......................................................................................................................................9

2.0 Assumptions............................................................................................................................10

3.0 Floor plans and network diagrams...........................................................................................11

3.1 Building Description............................................................................................................11

3.2 Main network diagram.........................................................................................................11

3.3 Main Server room................................................................................................................14

3.3.1 Servers..........................................................................................................................15

3.3.2 Firewall.........................................................................................................................20

3.3.3 Main Switch..................................................................................................................21

3.3.4 Server backbone switch and DMZ switch...................................................................22

3.3.5 Other Equipments.........................................................................................................22

Main server room network diagram......................................................................................24

3.4 Ground Floor.......................................................................................................................26

3.4.1 Floor diagram and the Network diagram......................................................................26

3.4.2 Floor description and Network Description.................................................................27

3.4.3 Ground Floor wiring plan.............................................................................................28

3.4.4 Assumptions for Ground Floor.....................................................................................29

3.5 First Floor............................................................................................................................30

3.5.4 First Floor wiring plan.................................................................................................31

3.6 Second Floor........................................................................................................................32


3.6.3 Network Description.....................................................................................................33



3.6.4 Second Floor wiring plan..............................................................................................35

3.7 Third Floor...........................................................................................................................36


3.7.2 Floor description...........................................................................................................37


3.7.4 Third Floor wiring plan................................................................................................38

3.8 Fourth Floor.........................................................................................................................39


3.8.2 Floor description...........................................................................................................39


3.8.4 Fourth Floor wiring plan...............................................................................................41

3.9 Fifth Floor............................................................................................................................42


3.4.2 Floor description and Network Description.................................................................43

3.9.3 Fifth Floor wiring plan..................................................................................................44

3.10 Sixth Floor.........................................................................................................................45

3.10.2 Sixth Floor wiring plan.............................................................................................46

3.11 Seventh Floor.....................................................................................................................48

3.11.1 Floor diagram and the Network diagram....................................................................48

3.11.2 Seventh Floor wiring plan..........................................................................................49

4.0 Reasons for server room to locate at the proposed location....................................................50

5.0 Backup/Recovery Plans...........................................................................................................52

7.0 Internet Connectivity...............................................................................................................54

8.0 IP Addressing...........................................................................................................................55

9.0 Project Plan..............................................................................................................................56

9.1 Gantt chart...........................................................................................................................56

9.2 Workload Matrix.................................................................................................................57

10.0 Limitations.............................................................................................................................58

11.0 Conclusion.............................................................................................................................59

Meeting Minutes............................................................................................................................61

Referencing....................................................................................................................................66



Image Referencing.........................................................................................................................68

1.0 Introduction

This project is based on Seashells-Reef which is currently at the stage of construction level. Our

network company “Net Solutions” have been requested to take the responsibility of proposing a

network solution for the above mentioned Hotel. The hotel mainly consists of 7 floors with

deluxe rooms spread in exquisite landscape by the seaside. The hotel consists of all the

departments and facilities that a hotel should be having. Ex - Lobby, Restaurant, kitchen, Room

service department, HR, Accounts office, executive office etc.

In the ground floor it consists of the Front office, Lobby, Restaurant, Kitchen, Sales outlets and

most importantly the VIP Business Center. In the first floor it consists of Banquet service

department, Diamond Banquet Hall, Rainbow Banquet Hall. The second floor of the hotel

consists of Executive Office, Accounts and Human Resource Departments and most importantly

the server rooms which is the heart of the hotel because all the functions of the hotel is controlled

mainly by the server room.

When it comes to the third floor there are 18 guest rooms and each room is installed a network

cable so that the guests can have access to the internet easily. Furthermore it also consists of a

mini restaurant and a recreational area. In the fourth floor there are 25 guest rooms and a room

service department. In the fifth floor it consists of 18 guest Rooms, Housekeeping departments

and a Laundry. There is a pool area in the fifth floor with an established wireless access point.

Therefore the guests can enjoy their stay to the maximum because they have been provided all

the necessary facilities by the hotel management. The sixth floor of the hotel has a purchasing

department, stores, engineering department and 9 guest rooms. Extra 30 rooms are available in

the seventh floor which is the final floor of the hotel. All the 100 deluxe rooms are installed a

network cable with the objective of providing internet facilities for the guest. All computers are

networked along with the IP phones and the printers. The whole building is connected to a SLT

leased line. In this network solution we have been able to cover all the resource sharing and the



disaster recovery plans therefore we believe it’s a very effective network plan and it will help the

hotels network problem.

1.1 Scope

The scope of this project is as follows

Provide the network connection between the floors of the building

(Ground floor to 7th floor)

Developing the network to make all the operations in the entire hotel fully automated.

Developing the network to make all departments integrated.

Customers and guests should be able to request services through the network.

The Management should be able to monitor and secure the orders made by the customers

and the guests.

The Network should support file sharing and quick correspondence through electronic

mail both internally and externally.

The security and the confidentiality of information regarding operations, Accounting and

HR should be considered

Provide an internet connection to the entire building with a higher bandwidth and speed.

Resource sharing with different privileges given to the users

Should be able to provide services even in a disaster (crash proof)



2.0 Assumptions

Cost is not taken into consideration when networking the building

All expertise has been working in this network project therefore knowledge of

networking wasn’t a constraint.

The

Cost for network devices was not taken as a constrain

Knowledge of networking and using network equipments are not constrains.

APIIT City Campus and the APIIT Law School’s three buildings are at two different

locations.

This network plan is based on the budget that APIIT law school has estimated.

These two buildings are 1300m away from the current APIIT building. (As mentioned in

the project proposal)

The building one is considered as the main building of the APIIT law school. So server

room is situated in building 1’s first floor.



3.0 Floor plans and network diagrams

3.1 Building Description

Seashells - Reef is a newly built building which has 7 floors without the ground floor. Each floor

is to be implement of a newly network which will give access to internet and phone connection

for the users.

Ground Floor consist a Front office, Lobby, VIP business center, Restaurant, Kitchen and sales

outlet. First floor contains a Banquet Service Department, Diamond Banquet Hall, Rainbow

Banquet Hall. Second floor consist a Executive Office, Accounts office, Server rooms and

Human resource Department. Third floor contains 18 Guest rooms, Recreational Area and a Mini

Restaurant. Fourth floor contains 25 Guest rooms and Room service department. Fifth floor

contains 18 Guest rooms, Housekeeping department and a laundry. Sixth floor contains

Purchasing Department, Stores, Engineering Department and 9 Guest rooms. Seventh floor

contains 30 Guest rooms.

Network diagram key:-

The red cables represent UTP CAT 6 cables

The Blue cables represent STP CAT 6 cables

3.2 Main network diagram

Main network diagram of the Seashells - Reef hotel building was designed to achieve several

benefits as shown in the below diagram. The whole network is designed and planed in a

hierarchical manner so that when in need of further future developments the network can be

identified easily and that will help to design future networks in a easier way. With the needs of

the management the network is designed in manner that it will support data storing, file



transferring, quick correspondence through email both internally and externally, easy

maintenance, high accuracy percentage and fast recovery.

Figure 1: Main network diagram



As shown in the above diagram we have used two ways to connect our network to the internet.

We are planning on getting 4Mb leased line connection from the ISP Sri Lanka Telecom as our

main connection. For our secondary connection we are planning to get a 2Mb Wi-Max

connection From the ISP Dialog Axiata PLC.

We are planning to use two Cisco routers to connect the internet to our network. Because there is

a inbuilt hardware firewall in the router which will provide more security to our system. Through

two Cisco routers both connection will connect to a load balancer which will balance the

bandwidth of the internet connection limiting the usage. Load balancer will be configured to get

a high bandwidth from the leased line because it's our primary connection. After the load

balancer the connection will be connected to two switches via a Firewall. We have planned to

use firewall before the switches because it will block the unauthorized entries to our network

even before it reaches our main switches. This will improve our systems security in a grater way.

After the firewall the connection is connected to the DMZ switch and the main switch. DMZ

switch is a layer 2 switch which will be connected to several public servers such as web, email,

proxy and application server. These servers connect to the Main switch via the Firewall. This

will provide more security to our network. After the Main switch the connection divides in to

several paths. Main Switch is a layer 3 high end Switch which supports all the IEEE standards.

The main switch which will be a Cisco layer 3 switch it will have 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports,

4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports, 32 Gbps Switching capacity and will support all the

protocols.

First of all through another firewall the Main switch is connected to the Server back bone switch

which is a layer 2 switch. This additional firewall is to provide more security to the important

servers in our network such as print, Database, DNS, DHCP, Domain controller and the SIP

server which are connected to the Server backbone switch. In case of a failure of the server

backbone switch or the any of the servers which are connected to it we have decided to

implement a backup server to back up all the servers and data in our network. All the main

servers are virtually installed into this single high end server by using server virtualization

techniques. This backup server will be connected to the Main switch via a Firewall for the

security of our system.



To Implement VoIP technology the Main switch will be connected to the IPPBX gateway which

is connected to the 2mb Telecom Leased Line connection. SIP sever will allow to make

telephone calls within the network and through VoIP it will allow to make telephone calls

outside our network by connecting to the Internet via IPPBX. And Also the Main switch is

connected to a PABX gateway which will connect the PSTN network via 5 SLT telephone lines

to the company network. Through the SIP server the users will be able to take external local calls

via the PSTN network.

Every floor has a layer 2 switch as the collection switch which will collect all the network traffic.

then it will be connected to the specific layer 2 switch which is in the same floor which is the

floor switch. All the floor switches will be connected to the Main floor switch(layer 2) which is

located in the second floor near the cable conduct. Main floor switch is connected to the Main

switch in the server room. through the Main switch the whole network will gain access to the

internet and also to the building network.

3.3 Main Server room

Main server room will be located in the second floor of the building. In this server room main

equipments of the entire network will be placed. This is for security and easy maintenance

purposes. Main equipments that integrated in the server room are as follows.

Servers

Firewall

Main Switch

Server backbone switch

DMZ switch

Other Equipments

3.3.1 Servers

A server is a device or computer on a network that supervise network resources.

(Freewimaxinfo.com, 2011)



We have implemented several servers as our main servers to gain full functionality of a complete

LAN network. All the servers with the Main switch, Server backbone switch and the DMZ

switch are located in the server room in the second floor. All the servers that are proposed to be

located in the server room are mentioned below.

3.3.1.1 Proxy server

We are proposing to implement a proxy server in our network so that the network administrators

can control and set authorizations for network traffic or the outgoing network requests. This will

also help the network Administrators to monitor the network for any suspicious behavior of the

users. Any unsuitable websites and web services which acquire lot of bandwidth can be restricted

so that the every user can enjoy fast web services. Also we have implemented the proxy server as

a cache that will keep the frequently used web pages so that users will be able to browse internet

faster.

3.3.1.2 Email Server

We are proposing to implement email server in the DMZ zone where the email server is directly

connected to the Main firewall by the DMZ switch. Email server is exposed to the internet or the

external networks because of frequent accessing emails in various other external networks.

Because of this exposure the email server it can be affected by virus infections and unauthorized

attacks from the external networks. Because we have kept the server in a virtually different place

from our internal servers, our internal servers won’t be affected by any of these outside attacks.

By implementing a email server we can create and use email accounts with our own domain

name for our company. For example we can create different email accounts for different users

([email protected])

3.3.1.3 Web Server



We are proposing to implement or Web server in the DMZ zone where it is directly connected to

the Main firewall by the DMZ switch. Web server is exposed to the internet or the external

networks because of frequent internet accessing in various other external networks. Because of

this exposure the Web server it can be affected by virus infections and unauthorized attacks from

the external networks. Because we have kept the server in a virtually different place from our

internal servers, our internal servers won’t be affected by any of these outside attacks.

By using our own web server we can launch and maintain our own website within the our

network. It is much safer than hosting in a hired web server where the company details can be

exposed. (www.seashells-reef.lk)

3.3.1.4 Application Server

We are proposing to implement a high performance computer as our Application server because

all business application will run in this application server. Due to this Application server the

company gain lots of benefits. We are planning to run the company's main business software's

logical end in the server where we give only the front end to the client's machines. Because of

that we can give average computers to clients who uses the application within the company

network. Also we can use any number of computers with light weight user interface connected to

our application server for operations.

3.3.1.5 Domain name server (DNS)

We are proposing to implement a DNS server in our network because it can translate the domain

names to their IP addresses. Since all its functionality is to translate domain names, a computer

with medium processing power would be enough for the DNS server. By using a DNS server it

will store the frequently visited IP addresses in its memory. Because of this the browsing the

internet will be speeded up.

3.3.1.6 Dynamic host configuration protocols server (DHCP)

We are proposing to implement the DHCP server because it's the server which assigns the

dynamic IP addresses of the network. is an essential part of a LAN network in our company due



to that reason. And this will keep the track of the dynamic IP addresses of the company stored in

its memory. Since assigning and maintaining IP addresses is all the work done by the DHCP

server we can use a computer with normal performance. Although we can use the same machine

to host the DNS and the DHCP servers because they do not require much processing power, we

used two separate machines to host them separately. That's because we wanted to avoid the

single point of failure.

3.3.1.7 Domain controller server

Domain control server is essential for our network because we are planning to implement two

separate domains for the hotel. The domains will be for the staff and for the guests that arrive at

the hotel. Domain controller server keeps track of user authorization information. whenever a

user logs in to the system the network privileges will be given to the user accordingly to

authorization. We are proposing to prevent unauthorized access to our network by implementing

this server.

3.3.1.8 Print Server

In the hotel building each floor has more than one printer and those will be connected to our

network. So the users will have to share the printers. we found it much efficient and less costly to

have a one printer for each department mainly. So all the users in that department will be able to

take printouts from that printer. To configure all of this We are proposing to implement a print

server on our network. From there we will set authorizations for each printer in each floor and

from the server we will be able to control and monitor printing in the building.

3.3.1.9 Database server



We are proposing to implement a database server in the network because the management

expects to store details about a complete inventory, stocks, customer orders and customer

services in the network. By implementing a Database server the network will be able to keep all

the data in a centralized database and run DBMS software's to manipulate those data. The

machine which will be used as the database server should have a large Secondary memory

because it will have to store large amounts of data. And this machine should have higher

processing capabilities because it will be used to execute large number of SQL commands in a

matter of seconds. Also the network administrators can control and the database easily from the

database server.

3.3.1.10 File server

We are proposing to implement the File server in the network because by using this file server

the system can allow a storage location for computer files such as images, videos, sounds,

documents, etc. So the staff and the management of the hotel can have their own personal storage

area for private use. A public storage area can be given to the guests who log on to the network

to keep their files temporarily. Access to the relevant storage area will be given depending on the

user authorization. Due to the fact that the File server is only used to store data the machine

which will host the server should have a large memory to store all the users’ data.

3.3.1.11 SIP server (Session initiation protocol)

We are proposing to implement the SIP server in the network because the SIP server will be used

in implementing the VoIP in the network. SIP server is a necessary equipment to implement

VoIP service because it will check whether the requested call is a external one or a internal one

and then it will route the call to the necessary devices . It can be programmed to route the

external IDD call to connect to the internet via IPPBX. There the VoIP service will be

considered. Also if a external local call comes to the SIP server it can route the call to the PSTN

via the PABX gateway. Since lots of call will be taken within the network all those calls will be



routed to the corrected extension number. From implementing this server the company will be

able to save lots of money via the external calls.

3.3.1.12 Backup Server

We are proposing to implement the Backup Server because In case of a break down or a

maintenance session of the server happens the backup server can manage the all the network

traffic. All the main server are virtually installed into this single high end server by using server

virtualization techniques. This backup server will be connected to the Main switch via a Firewall

for the security of our system. So the network of the building will be never down. This machine

which will host the Backup server should be a high end machine with high performance parts.

3.3.1.13 VPN Server (Virtual Private Network)

We are proposing to implement the VPN Server because it's a cheap way of using the same

network we will implement in the main building in sub branches. If in the future Seashells-Reef

hotel group decides to open up new branches around Sri Lanka using a VPN the main branch can

communicate with the sub branches. VPN server will host the VPN for our network in the

internet for the main branch. Where other branches can log in to this VPN using a given user ID

and a password via internet and use the same resources that are available in the local network.

Because of this in the future the sub branches will only need a internet connection where they

can just log on to the main network. This will reduce the costs it will take in the future to

implement new networks in new branches.

3.3.1.14 FTP Server (File Transfer Protocol)

We are proposing to implement the FTP server because it is a efficient way to transfer data using

this protocol through the internet. FTP server will host the FTP "server" software. Where the



client, who can be a another branch can select weather to send or to receive files from the FTP

server. Also the client can send or receive Files from a single or from a group. To connect to the

server we can restrict users by giving usernames and passwords. This will increase the security

of the network. Also by using this FTP server the company can send or receive files much faster

and in a private way through the internet. (Bradley. M. 2010)

3.3.2 Firewall

A Firewall is a computer program or hardware that monitors the flow of information from the

Internet to your computer. (Freewimaxinfo.com, 201)

From the selection between Hardware and Software firewalls we are proposing to use Hardware

firewalls in the company network plan considering the security of the network. we propose to

implement three hardware firewalls in the server room. That is for the better security of the

system. One is for the main internet connection that comes from the load balancer. another two

for before DMZ switch and before the Server backbone switch. These firewall will be having the

packet filtering technology where the data packets which comes from the internet are been

checked whether it should or should not be routed to the internal network. We are also proposing

to use software firewalls in the second floor where sensitive data is being gathered and sent to

the database server.

3.3.3 Main Switch

We propose to use a layer 3 switch as the Main switch. This Layer 3 switch can be considered as

the most important part of the entire network. The functionality of the whole network depends of

this switch. This switch connects to all other equipments in the network. Our propose to use a



layer 3 switch for the main switch is depending on the advantages that the layer3 switch is going

to give for the network.

Layer 3 switches have the packet switching throughputs technology which will transfer millions

of packets per second (pps). Which the layer 2 switches does not support. Layer3 switches have

features, such as multicast routing, multiprotocol routing, IBM feature sets and routing protocol

stability where layer 2 switches don’t have. Also the Scalability of the layer3 switch is high so

that big networks can be integrated easily in to a layer 3 switch. This is one of main advantages

we saw using a Layer 3 switch. Since we have a big network to handle we propose layer 3

switch. And also in the future the company could easily add some new networks to this layer 3

switch easily. (E-tutes. 2011) Also the layer 3 Switch supports many IEEE standards and many

internet protocols.

The network we proposed has a hierarchical nature and uses a multilayer model. Layer 3

switches support these kinds of networks without any mal functioning. In Layer 3 switches

Access control lists are supported and will not have any performance degradation. Due to this

matter the security of the company network increases immensely.

The connection lines from the Main switch will be CAT6 STP cables to other devices.

3.3.4 Server backbone switch and DMZ switch

In the server room Server backbone switch and DMZ switch is placed. both of these switches

collect data from the servers they are connected and passes those information to the Main switch.

Both of these switches are Layer 2 switches. The reasons behind proposing to implement these

switches are that they are cost effective and it perfect for forwarding data packets to the correct


Figure 2 : Layer 3 Cisco Switch


destination by learning the MAC address in the packets. Layer 2 switches have no impact on the

bandwidth of the network. Depending on the speed of forwarding packets the network speed can

be increased. Since the layer 2 switch is specialized in packet forwarding we propose to use it for

the above switches for better network speed.

3.3.5 Other Equipments

3.3.5.1 IP PBX (Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange)

We are proposing to use a IP-PBX in the network because it's one of the main essential

equipments used in the VoIP technology. IP-PBX is connected to the main switch in our system

and to a 2Mb SLT leased line. Once a call reaches the SIP server and when its identified as a

external IDD call it will be routed to the IP-PBX gateway. Then the call will be guided to the

2Mb SLT leased line internet connection through the VoIP and the call will be made to the

receiver via internet. By using this method the company can save lot of money by using a

connection which is cheap than going through the PSTN line.

3.3.5.2 PABX (Private Automated. Branch Exchange)

We are proposing to use a PABX in the network because it's one of the main essential

equipments used in the VoIP technology. PABX is connected to the main switch in our system

and to 5 SLT Telephone lines. Once a call reaches the SIP server and when its identified as a

external local call it will be routed to the PAPBX gateway. From the PABX it will connect to


Figure 3 : Dlink layer2 switch

Figure 4: IP-PBX


one of the telephone lines depending on the availability and will go to the receiver. This method

will be most suitable if the company plans to open up other branches in the country. Any

telephone on the network will be able to connect to any branch around the country by the PSTN

line because of the PABX.

3.3.5.3 Load Balancer

We propose to use a Load balancer to connect the main and the secondary internet connection to

the firewall. Load balancer will allow to transmit data in both ways in the network without any

latency or any data loses. If the management requires another connection to speed up the internet

it can be added directly to the load balancer without changing the current wiring or rewiring the

whole network itself. So by adding this load balancer it will be much easier for the company's

future internet needs. (Technet, 2010).

3.3.5.4 Routers

We propose to use three routers in the network as shown as in the Figure 1: Main network

Diagram. There is separate router for each internet connection. Cisco routers would be much


Figure 6 : Load Balancer

Figure 5 : PABX


more suitable for the network because they have a inbuilt hardware firewall. These routers will

supports many IEEE standards and many internet protocols.

Main server room network diagram

Figure 8 : Server room networking plan

In The server room the most important parts of the network are kept. All the servers will be

arranged neatly in racks to keep space in the server room. Server backbone switch and its

relevant servers should be kept in a different rack where the DMZ switch and its relevant servers


Figure 7 : Cisco Router


are kept separately. Layer3 Main switch and the Main floor switch should be kept in the same

rack.

PABX, IPPBX, Load Balancer, Routers should be kept in the same rack where they can be

connected to outside networks easily via the cables. PABX connects to the PSTN line via RJ11

cables.

All the other cables in the Server room will be STP CAT 6. We have used STP because the cable

itself cancels electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). And

also STP reduces electrical noise both within the cable (pair-to-pair coupling, or crosstalk). But

the STP cables are more expensive and its difficult to install. STP cables both ends should be

properly grounded. This is why we propose to use the STP cables only in the Server room, the

cable duct and in limited places in the second floor where the sensitive data is collected. (Cisco

Press, 2003)



3.4 Ground Floor



3.4.1 Floor diagram and the Network diagram

3.4.2 Floor description and Network Description

The Ground floor of the Seashells-Reef hotel consists of 36 computers and two printers. All of

them are connected to the main switch in the ground floor. In the Front office the computers are

divided as Reception 1 computer and a printer, help desk 2 computers and check in counters 2

computers. IP phones are placed in the VIP business center, help desk, reception, Restaurant,

kitchen and the check in counters. All the IP phones are connected to the layer 2 switches in the

ground floor. In the lobby area we have established a wireless terminal so that it will provide

wireless service to the ground floor of the hotel. The VIP business Centre is especially for

customers who engage in business both overseas and locally. The main objective of the VIP

business center is to provide browsing facilities for the customers. There it consists of 25

computers all together and one printer. All the devices in the VIP center are connected to a layer

2 switch through a patch panel. In the restaurant area there are 3 computers and in the kitchen

there is one and in the sales outlet 2 computers. The Ground Floor main switch is a 48 port

switch which is connected to the server room main switch using a Cat6 cable. The reason behind

using cat 6 cables is because it consists of a higher bandwidth and transfers data at a faster rate.

We have used separate switches for VIP center and the other departments because if something

goes wrong in the switch it will affect only a part of the hotel and not as a whole. Meaning if the

switch in the VIP center gets destroyed it will not affect the restaurant, sales outlets and the front

office. Therefore it is very important to have two switches separately in order to ensure security

and safety.

Used equipment

We propose that “48 port layer 2 switches” and a “24 port layer 2 switches” would be the most

suitable network plan for the ground floor. The reason for using a 48 port switch is if the VIP

business department decides to increase the number of computers it can increase up to 45-48

computers if necessary. Same reason implies for the 24 port switch. i.e.: if the restaurant or any

other department wants to increase the number of devices such as computer, printer, IP phone



then it can be done easily. Please make note that all cables used for this network plan is

standardized with IEEE and they are cat6 cables.

3.4.3 Ground Floor wiring plan



In the above wiring plan there are two sections mainly. One main section is the VIP business

center and the other section combines all other departments such as reception, restaurant,

kitchen, sales outlet and etc. Here all the devices of the business center will go through the wall

outlet and then it will get connected to the patch panel. The main reason of putting a patch panel

is to protect the switch from getting wasted. From the patch panel it will get connected to a 48

port switch. The cable from that switch will be connected to the main layer 2 switches (48 ports)

in the ground floor. From there it will go through the STP cable through the cable conduct and

will get connected to the main layer 3 switch in the 2nd floor. On the other hand the devices of

other departments along with the wireless access point will be directly connected to a layer two

24 port switch and then finally get connected to the main switch in the ground floor.

3.4.4 Assumptions for Ground Floor

We have assumed all the 25 computers in the VIP business center are connected to the

patch panel as shown in V1 and V2. The patch panel is connected to a 48 port layer 2

switches.

(Make Note: We haven’t connected all the 25 computers to the switch in the diagram

because if we do so then the diagram will look complicating for the user. Therefore just

to give a basic idea we have connected only 2 computers and a printer as shown in V1

and V2). But in reality all the PC‘s have been connected to the switch.

We have assumed that we have connected all the telephone devices to the 24 port switch

as shown in T1.

All the printing devices except for the printer in VIP center are connected to the 24 port

switch which is situated in near the sales outlet. The printer in the VIP center is

connected to the 48 port switch situated in the VIP center.

We have made an assumption that all the computers in the reception, check in counters

and help desk are connected to the same 24 port switch which is located near the sales

outlet.



The terms 1S and 2 S refers to the two computers in the Sales outlet. 2R represent the

computers in the restaurant and we have made an assumption that all the computers in the

department have been connected to the switch like in 2R. K refers to the computer which

is in the kitchen department.

3.5 First Floor

Figure 9 : 1st Floor

Floor Description

The First floor consists of two large halls, Diamond Banquet Hall and Rainbow Banquet hall and

Banquet Services Department. The two halls are used to held functions at different occasions.

The Banquet Services Department handles all the functions, reservations halls for functions, etc.



The Service Department consists of 5 computers to handle its duties. Therefore networking the

department was the most concerned thing to do at this floor. And also it has a printer and IP

telephones for each 5 tables. A wireless access is given to the floor to give the customer

satisfaction for those who attend for the functions at the hotel.

3.5.4 First Floor wiring plan

Figure 10 : 1st floor wiring

The five computers, the printer and the telephones are connected to the patch panel using CAT6

UTP cables. RJ-45 wall sockets in the room are connected with a UTP CAT6 cables which go

through the concrete slab and walls where necessary and connect them to the patch panel. The IP

telephones are also connected through RJ-45 sockets and connect to the patch panel. Then the

patch panel connects to the floor main Switch which is located close. A layer 2, 24 ports switch

is used to connect all the devices in this floor through the Cable duct. Patch panel connects to the

Switch and it then connects to the Cable duct using UTP CAT6 cable. The additional ports in the

Switch are kept for further developments to connect the additional devices. The high bandwidth

and data transferring rate of Cat6 cables made to use as the cable in connecting all the devices to

the Layer2 switch. RJ-45 sockets are being used where necessary to connect IP phones through



the cables. The reason for use a patch panel before the cables connects to the Switch is to protect

the switch. If a port gets damage it’s easy to replace a patch panel than a switch. The wireless

access point is directly connected to the floor main Switch using Cat6 UTP cable. Finally, the

main switch in the floor is connected to the cable conduct to connect it with the main server and

as well as with the other floors.

3.6 Second Floor




Figure 11 : 2nd Floor

3.6.2 Floor description

Shown above is the most Important Floor of the building. On the second floor there's the

Managing director, secretary, General manager and the top level management rooms. Apart from

those three most valuable departments of the building is situated in the 2rd floor. Those are the

Human Resource Department, Accounts Office and the External Offices. The most valuable and

the important place of this floor is the Server room. It is the place where which connects all the

network in the building.



3.6.3 Network Description

The above diagram also shows the network plan for the second floor. We have divided the whole

floor for three main network areas.

One of the areas is which covers the Managing director, secretary, General manager and the top

level management rooms. In this area in every room has a one computer and a one phone each.

In Managing director, General manager and one of the rooms in top management has a printer.

All these computers, phones and the printers are connected to a 48 port patch panel which is

located near the cable conduct. Although all the 48 ports are not connected we propose to use a

48 port in case of future developments. This 48 port patch panel then connects to a 48 port layer2

switch which is in the same rack of the patch panel. All the Wi-Fi points or the routers in this

area are also connected to this layer 2 switch. Here also we have left few ports free for future

plug ins. This layer 2 switch connects to the 24 port layer 2 collection switch which is near the

server room via a software Firewall using STP CAT 6a cable. In case the management decides to

put more printers, telephones and computer in the future it will be helpful to put a 24 port switch

as the collection switch because one can connect more switches for the empty ports and create

new networks. The Data which is coming from this area is very sensitive data and should be

protected. Due to this reason we are proposing to implement a software firewall to prevent

unauthorized entrance to the computers in this area. From the collection switch it connects to the

Main floor switch which is a 48 port layer2 switch inside the inside the server room. STP CAT

6a cable is used because the data which transmit in these cable should be without any error.

Since STP cables have reduced the error percentage and CAT 6a supports up to 10GBASE-T and

has the performance up to 500Mhz this code can carry heavy load of data at the same time with

minimum error percentage.

Second area is which covers the Human Resource Department and the External Offices in the

floor plan. In these two places there is 9 computers and 9 telephones. And also there is two

printers one each for the department. All these equipments connect to a 24 port patch panel

which is in the human resource department. From the patch panel all the lines connect to the 24

port layer2 switch which is in the same rack with the patch panel. All the Wi-Fi points or the

routers in this area are also connected to this layer 2 switch. Here also we used 24 ports switch



and a patch panel for future enhancements. The layer2 switch connects with the collection switch

which is near the server room via a software Firewall using STP CAT 6a cable. The Data which

is coming from this area is very sensitive data and should be protected. Due to this reason we are

proposing to implement a software firewall to prevent unauthorized entrance to the computers in

this area.

The third area is the Accounting office itself. We have separated this area because all the

sensitive data about the company and credit details comes from this section alone. And we need

to provide extra security for this network. At the present time there is only 10 computers, 10

telephones and 2 printers. All these devices are connected to a 48 port patch panel where the

patch panel is connected to a 48 port layer 2 switch which is in the same rack. All the Wi-Fi

points or the routers in this area are also connected to this layer 2 switch. This layer 2 switch is

connected to the collection switch near the server room via a firewall using a STP CAT6a cable.

Here also we made the same assumption we made earlier in the above part when designing the

network.

The collection switch which is a 24 port layer 2 switch is situated near the server room. this

switch collect all the network traffic in to itself. Then connects with the Main floor switch which

is in the Server room using a STP CAT 6a cable. For further network security we propose to

implement VLAN allowing the network administrator to separate these three areas into different

domains. VLAN's can also be used to control broadcast domains, set up firewalls, restrict access,

and inform the network manager of an intrusion. ( Varadarajan. S. 1997)

We can give separate port in the collection switch for each area can only access like three

separate domains for the three areas we divided. This will vastly increase the security of the

network due to only authorized persons can enter their own domain. This will help to keep

companies data and information safe from external networks.



3.6.4 Second Floor wiring plan

Figure 12 : 2nd floor wiring plan

UTP CAT 6 cables =

STP CAT 6a Cables =

This is the wiring plan for the second floor. All the wires or the cable will go through the

concrete slab and walls and when need it will be taken out at the relevant place, from the relevant

wall sockets. All the computer, telephones, printers will be connected to the RJ-45 socket in the

wall by RJ-45 cable where the UTP CAT6 is connected. We have used Tree topology in

connecting the network devices.



3.7 Third Floor


Figure 13 : Third Floor




Shown above is the Third floor of the building. This floor contains 18 guest rooms, Mini

restaurant, Recreational Area. Seven Rooms which are on the beach side is given a balcony each.


The above diagram also show the network plan for the third floor. The whole floor is considered

as a one area.

In this floor there is 18 guest rooms which are same size. RJ-45 wall sockets in each and every

room is connected with a UTP CAT6 cable which will go through the concrete slab and walls

and when need it will be taken out at the relevant place. Like the number 1 and 2 cables shown in

the diagram all the UTP CAT 6 cables are connected to a 48 port Patch panel and then to a 48

port layer 2 collection switch. Every room has a IP-Telephone. All the IP telephones are also

connected via RJ-45 socket and connects to the patch panel by the UTP CAT 6 cable. Free ports

that are left in the patch panel and in the switch are kept for future enhancements. it will help if

the management decides to add more ports to some rooms. The layer 2 switch is connected to

the 24 port layer 2 main floor switch near the cable duct.

There are three Wi-fi spots or Wi-fi routers in this floor. In Mini restaurant, Recreational Area

and in the hallway of the between rooms. All these wifi routers are connected to the Main floor

switch near the cable duct by STP CAT6 cables.



3.7.4 Third Floor wiring plan

Figure 14 : 3rd floor wiring

UTP CAT 6 cables =

STP CAT 6a Cables =

This is the wiring plan for the Third floor. All the wires or the cable will go through the concrete

slab and walls and when need it will be taken out at the relevant place, from the relevant wall

sockets. All the computer, telephones, printers will be connected to the RJ-45 socket in the wall

by RJ-45 cable where the UTP CAT6 is connected. We have used Tree topology in connecting

the network devices.



3.8 Fourth Floor


Figure 15 : Fourth Floor


Shown above is the Fourth floor of the building. This floor contains 25 guest rooms, Room

Service Department and mini lobby area. Seven Rooms which are on the beach side is given a

balcony each.




The above diagram also show the network plan for the fourth floor. The whole floor is

considered as a one area.

In this floor there is 25 guest rooms which are same size. RJ-45 wall sockets in each and every

room is connected with a UTP CAT6 cable which will go through the concrete slab and walls

and when need it will be taken out at the relevant place. Like the number 1 and 2 cables shown in

the diagram all the UTP CAT 6 cables are connected to a 48 port Patch panel and then to a 48

port layer 2 collection switch. Every room has a IP-Telephone. All the IP telephones are also

connected via RJ-45 socket and connects to a different 48 port patch panel by the UTP CAT 6

cable. And then that patch panel will be connected to a 48 port layer 2 switch as shown in the

diagram. Free ports that are left in the patch panels and in the switch are kept for future

enhancements. it will help if the management decides to add more ports to some rooms. Both

layer 2 switch's are connected to the 24 port layer 2 main floor switch near the cable duct.

The computers in the Room service Department are directly connected to the Main floor switch

by using STP CAT 6 cables through RJ-45 sockets. The IP telephone in the department is

connected to the same patch panel that is used to connect all the IP Telephones.

There are three Wi-fi spots or Wi-fi routers in this floor. In Mini lobby, Room service

department and in the hallway of the between rooms. All these Wi-fi routers are connected to the

Main floor switch near the cable duct by STP CAT6 cables.



3.8.4 Fourth Floor wiring plan

Figure 16: fourth floor wiring

UTP CAT 6 cables =

STP CAT 6a Cables =

This is the wiring plan for the fourth floor. All the wires or the cable will go through the concrete

slab and walls and when need, it will be taken out at the relevant place, from the relevant wall

sockets. The entire computer, telephones, printers will be connected to the RJ-45 socket in the

wall by RJ-45 cable where the UTP CAT6 is connected. We have used Tree topology in

connecting the network devices.



3.9 Fifth Floor


Figure 17 : Fifth floor



3.4.2 Floor description and Network Description

The fifth floor of the Seashells Reef hotel consist of 18 guest rooms, one house keeping

department and a Laundry. The guests are provided the facility of accessing the internet from

their respective rooms. This is done by installing a network cable to each room. Therefore if the

guests want to access internet they just have to plug the network cable into their personal

computers or any other device. In the diagram we have shown how the cables are been connected

to the guest rooms. In addition to this there is another way in which the users can have access to

the internet. This is through wireless access points which have been established in each floor.

The advantage is the users don’t need to have network cables in order to access internet. The

housekeeping department consists of two computers and they are connected to a layer 2 switch

by a cat 6 cable. The pool area is provided Wireless internet facility by establishing a wireless

access point. This is connected to the layer two 24 port switch. (Please make note that all devices

are not connected in the diagram we have made an assumption that it has been connected in

reality.)



3.9.3 Fifth Floor wiring plan

The above figure represents the wire plan for Fifth floor of Seashells Reef hotel. This floor

consists of a House Keeping Department, Laundry, 18 Guest Rooms and a Pool Area. 18

network cables are assigned to all the Guest rooms. All cables in the guest rooms are connected

to a 24 port Layer 2 switch and then it’s connected to the main 24 port layer 2 Switch. House

Keeping Department consists of 2 computers and pool area consists of a wireless access point

and cables of both areas are connected directly to the main layer 2 switch. All cables are

standardized by IEEE and are of category 6. The purpose of using cat 6 is that it provides higher

bandwidth and speed so that it will provide a better service to the guests. The main switch would

send out a STP cable down through the Air duct to the backbone switch in level 2. All telephones

in the rooms are connected through a patch panel to the 24 port level 2 switch and thereby to the

main layer 2 switch.



3.10 Sixth Floor

Figure 18: 6th Floor

Floor Description

The 6th floor consists of nine guests’ rooms, Engineering Department, Purchasing Department

and stores. Two network cables are connected to each guest room and the customers can use

Internet and as well as voice through that cables. The Engineering Department is there to get any

technical supports and the Main Layer2 switch for the floor is located at the Engineering

Department. The Purchasing Department has six computers with six IP telephones and a printer

to get the necessary details printed. The Stores has four computers and four IP telephones for its

work.



3.10.2 Sixth Floor wiring plan

Figure 19: 6th floor wiring

Two network cables are been sent to each guest room. RJ-45 wall sockets in each and every

room are connected with a UTP CAT6 cable which will go through the concrete slab and walls

where necessary and connect IP telephones too. All the cables which come from the guests’



rooms will be connected to 24 port patch panel before it connects with the guest rooms’ switch.

Then the guest room switch will be connected with floor main switch is located next to it.

The Purchasing Department also has six computers, six IP telephones with a printer. All the IP

telephones are also connected via RJ-45 socket and connect to a patch panel by using UTP CAT

6 cable. Then the patch panel connects to the purchasing department switch before it connects

with the main switch in the floor. The four computers and IP telephones in the Stores are also

connected to the 24 port patch panel with UTP CAT6 cable. Then the patch panel connects to the

switch in the Stores and it then connects with the floor main switch. Finally, the main switch in

the floor is connected to the cable conduct to connect it with the main server and as well as with

the other floors. The additional ports in the Switch are kept for further developments to connect

the additional devices. The high bandwidth and data transferring rate of Cat6 cables made to use

as the cable in connecting all the devices to switches. The reason for use a patch panel before the

cables connects to the Switch is to protect the switch. If a port gets damage it’s easy to replace a

patch panel than a switch



3.11 Seventh Floor


Seventh floor which is the last floor of the hotel consist of 30 Guest rooms. Each room is

installed a separate network cable so that the guests can have access to the internet from their

respective rooms. In the above diagram only two rooms have been installed network cables but

in reality we have connected all the 30 rooms with the cables. The cables will finally be

connected to the main switch in the seventh floor as shown above. Same scenario applies to IP

Phones. All 30 Phones in the guest rooms have been connected to the 48 Port layer 2 switch

through a patch panel and then to the main switch.



3.11.2 Seventh Floor wiring plan

Figure 20 : 7th floor wiring plan

The seventh floor of the hotel consists of 30 guest rooms. Therefore we have installed a network

cable to each of the rooms so that the guest can have access to internet. We have used cat 6

cables in this scenario because it has a higher bandwidth and a speed comparing to cat 5. These

cables are connected through a patch panel to the main layer 2 switch which consists of 48 ports.

Since the hotel has 30 rooms by using a 48 port will allow the management to increase the

capacity later on. The main reason we didn’t use two 24 port switches is to reduce cost.

Therefore by using a single switch will enable the management to cut down networking cost. 2

Wireless access points have been placed in the 7th floor and it’s directly connected to the main

layer2 switch in the 7th floor. We assume that all wireless access point are connected which is not

shown in the network diagram.



4.0 Reasons for server room to locate at the proposed location

In the network the server room is the most important part. It is because the actual network

processing happens in the server room. With bearing that it is proposed to locate the server room

in the second floor near the cable duct. To locate the server room at the proposed place was

because of the following reasons.

In the building the most important floor is the second floor where the management and

the rest of the departments exist. Server room should be located in the floor where the

most network equipments and the most network traffic comes in. Since there are 27

computers that directly use internet everyday and there are many telephones that takes

calls more frequently the most network traffic will be coming through this floor. Apart

from that all the information that comes from this floor is sensitive and must be protected.

so it is easy to implement further Security measures when the server room is nearby.

Since the cables we use are CAT6 cables, In those cables the signal reduces after 100m.

By locating the server room in the Second floor we can start the network cables from

there. Even if the management decides to build some more floors on the top there will be

no issue in signal reducing because the cables starts from the second floor.

Since the Server room is located near the cable duct it is easy to do the wiring. Since all

the network cables coming from the all the floors will be going through the cable duct it

is easy to get the cables out and connect to the equipments in the server room because

short distance between the cable duct and the server room. Less wiring will be also

required to connect the cable because of this.

Security vice the Second floor is the most secured floor in the building. Only authorized

people can get in to this floor. Only hotel management and the staff can enter this floor.

No guests will be allowed in this floor. Because of this no unauthorized people can enter



the server room without any clearance. This will help to keep all the important

networking equipments and data physically safe.

In case of disaster like floods the second floor can be a very suitable place to keep the

equipments protected. Due to the heavy costs of these equipments all these equipments

should be kept out of harm's way. And also due to the fact that the server room is in the

second floor in a disaster situation one can easily evacuate the equipments and

reconstruct the equipments .



5.0 Backup/Recovery Plans

This is one of the main aspects of our proposed network solution. The entire system has been

programmed or planned to recover immediately in the case of a disaster situation or any other

emergency situation. Since Seashells- Reef Hotel consist of all the main devices in the case of a

fire or natural disaster the entire network could be sabotaged or damaged. This will lead to

malfunction of all the main activities/processes which are running inside the hotel. Meaning

since most of the hotel functions are based on the network such as VIP Business Center,

Reception and other departments will stop functioning which will lead to closure of the hotel.

Thinking of all those aspects our company “Net Solutions” included the following backup

recovery plans in case of emergency.

Two internet connections

Considering the risk of internet connection failure maybe because of the fault of the

Internet Service Provider (ISP) we decided to go for two internet connections. The reason

is if there is only one connection the entire hotel will have to solely depend on a single

connection and in the case of internet failure most of the departments such as VIP

Business Center will stop functioning. Our primary internet connection is a

SLT 4MB Leased line internet connection. The secondary connection is the Dialog

Telecom’s 2MB Wi-MAX internet connection.



6.0 Cabling



7.0 Internet Connectivity

The main proposed internet connections for proposed network plan are to have a 4Mbps SLT

leased line connection and a 2Mbps Dialog Wi-Max connection for the VIP users.

The purpose of selecting a leased line is because SLT is monitoring the connection while

providing a highly reliable, user friendly, uninterrupted service and at the same time they provide

an accurate speed as well. (Sri Lanka Telecom, 2010)

The Dialog Wi-Max connection which can be accessed by many numbers of users at the same

time with a high bandwidth allows the VIP personals to use internet in a more easy way than the

ordinary users. Also the Wi-Max wireless broadband service is used for the VoIP

implementation in the proposed network plan. And another advantage is that we can use the Wi-

Max broadband connection as a backup plan for the network.

The Advantages in using Dialog Wi-Max wireless broadband Service

The main purpose of having a dialog Wi-Max connection is that to use it as a backup

internet plan.

And also it uses to give the VoIP connections where necessary in the network.

The Advantages in using SLT Leased Line Service

A leased line dedicates a separate connection with high bandwidth.

A maximum internet connection speed of 2Mbps. (Sri Lanka Telecom, 2010)

It moves data faster even if around 200 devices get connected at ones.



8.0 IP Addressing

Building Floor Switch IP Range Net IP Broadcast IP

Seashells Reef Hotel

Ground Floor

Ground Floor Switch 192.168.010.0/24 192.168.010.0 192.168.010.255

Front Office 192.168.101.0/24 192.168.101.0 192.168.101.255Lobby 192.168.104.0/24 192.168.104.0 192.168.104.255Other Departments 192.168.106.0/24 192.168.106.0 192.168.106.255VIP Business Center

192.168.200.0/24 192.168.200.0 192.168.200.255

1st Floor

Banquet Service Department 192.168.015.0/24 192.168.015.0 192.168.015.255

Halls 192.168.109.0/24 192.168.109.0 192.168.109.2551st Floor Switch 192.168.102.0/24 192.168.102.0 192.168.102.255

2nd Floor

Main Switch 192.168.020.0/24 192.168.020.0 192.168.020.255Executive Office 192.168.201.0/24 192.168.201.0 192.168.201.255Accounts Office 192.168.202.0/24 192.168.202.0 192.168.202.255External Offices 192.168.207.0/24 192.168.207.0 192.168.207.255HR Department 192.168.150.0/24 192.168.150.0 192.168.150.255

3rd Floor

Main Switch 192.168.025.0/24 192.168.025.0 192.168.025.255Guest Rooms 192.168.203.0/24 192.168.203.0 192.168.203.255Recreational Area 192.168.204.0/24 192.168.204.0 192.168.204.255Mini Restaurant 192.168.103.0/24 192.168.103.0 192.168.103.255

4th Floor Guest Rooms 192.168.030.0/24 192.168.030.0 192.168.030.255Main Switch 192.168.040.0/24 192.168.040.0 192.168.040.255Room Service Department

192.168.210.0/24 192.168.210.0 192.168.210.255

5th Floor Main Switch 192.168.040.0/24 192.168.040.0 192.168.040.255Guest Rooms 192.168.080.0/24 192.168.080.0 192.168.080.255House Keeping Department

192.168.035.0/24 192.168.035.0 192.168.035.255

6th Floor Main Switch 192.168.104.0/24 192.168.104.0 192.168.104.255Stores 192.168.132.0/24 192.168.132.0 192.168.132.255Guest Rooms 192.168.164.0/24 192.168.164.0 192.168.164.255Purchasing Department 192.168.166.0/24 192.168.166.0 192.168.166.255

7th Floor Main Switch 192.168.045.0/24 192.168.045.0 192.168.045.255Guest Rooms

Table 1: IP Address table



9.0 Project Plan

9.1 Gantt chart



9.2 Workload Matrix

Task description

Member contribution

Malith

Waniganayake

(CB004144)

Sumedha

(CB00)

Harin

Fernando

(CB00)

1)Introduction

Scope of the project100%

2) Assumptions 33.33% 33.33% 33.33%

3) Floor plans and network diagrams

Building Description 100%

Main network diagram 100%

Main Server room 100%

Ground floor 100%

First floor 100%

Second Floor 100%

Third Floor 100%

Fourth Floor 100%

Fifth floor 100%

Sixth Floor 100%

Seventh Floor 100%

4 ) Reasons for server room to locate at the

proposed location100%

5) Backup/Recovery Plans 100%

6) Cabling 100%

7 ) IP Addressing 100%

8) Project Plan 33.33% 33.33% 33.33%

Gantt Chart 33.33% 33.33% 33.33%

Workload Matrix 33.33% 33.33% 33.33%

9) Limitations

10) Conclusion



10.0 Limitations

There is no disaster recovery plan

There is no back up cabling from building 1 to building 2.

The repair cost would be high if there is damage in the backbone coaxial cable passing down through each floor, as these cables are situated behind the lift.

Could not recover from all single point of failures (e.g. in case of a fiber optic cable damage

connection between Law school buildings will be loss)

PSTN connection is not duplicated to provide PSTN connection to the backup server

as we provided two internet connections.

Network does not support IP projectors.

No proper media streaming facilities included.



11.0 ConclusionIn conclusion, the network plan and the floor plans were created based on the assignment description. In order to ensure the success of implementing this network plan and floor plans we spoke to the tech department as well as the staff(lectures, employees), to get their idea as well as their suggestion.

We hope that the implementation of this network plan and floor plans would be sufficient for APIIT to built their network for the new APIIT law school

This assignment helped us to get to know the real life situation when it comes to the implementation of a network in any building.

The main objective of this project was to propose a complete network plan for the three buildings of

APIIT Law School. Implementing proper network plans and the necessary technology require a vast

knowledge with weeks of research.

After spending hours through books, websites and other recourses we were able to gain the necessary

knowledge to complete this project. The group faced many problems when we were creating the

network plan and using most appropriate network devises and connecting them in an efficient manner,

but with the lecturers teaching and the knowledge we gained from all books and online recourses we

found the necessary solutions to the problems faced by us.

We as a group worked together using Microsoft Visio 2007 to draw the floor diagrams, network

diagrams, wire diagrams and also covering each other’s mistakes and by educating our self we believe

that the effort, team work and dedication we put for this project paid off very successfully and showed

us the importance of working as a team.



Appendices



Meeting Minutes

Meeting/Project Name: 1

Date of Meeting: (MM/DD/YYYY) 22th July 2011 Time: 1:30 – 2:30

Minutes Prepared By: Malith Waiganayake (CB004144)

Location: APIIT L1-LB1

1. Meeting ObjectiveTo get to know the group members on a personal basis and getting to know their strengths and weeknesses which would be usefull in time to come during the assignment. Read and understand the assignment.2. Attendance at Meeting

Present Absent

Malith waniganayake (CB004144)

Sumedha (CB00)

Harin Fernando (CB00)

3. Agenda and Notes, Decisions, Issues

Topic Owner Time

We appointed the group leader as Malith Waniganayake. Malith Waniganayake

1:45

5. Next Meeting (if applicable)

Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)

07/29/11 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 Location: APIIT L1-LB1

Objective: Based on our understanding received by our lecturer we did the planning phase of the assignment.

________________Approval of Lecturer




Date of Meeting: (MM/DD/YYYY) 29th July 2011 Time: 1:30 – 2:30



1. Meeting ObjectiveBased on our understanding received by our lecturer we did the planning phase of the assignment.

2. Attendance at Meeting

Present AbsentMalith waniganayake (CB004144)

Sumedha (CB00)


3. Agenda and Notes, Decisions, Issues

Topic Owner Time

Work BreakDown Structure Malith Waniganayake 1:45

Gantt Chart Harin Fernando

Weekly Meeting ReportsSumedha


Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)


Objective:

Dividing the each floors to separate members. and understand the requirements of each floor





Date of Meeting: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4th August 2011 Time: 1:30 – 2:30



1. Meeting ObjectiveDividing the each floors to separate members. and underatand the requirments of each floor


Present AbsentMalith Waniganayake (CB004144)

Sumedha (CB00)


3. Agenda and Notes, Decisions, IssuesTopic Owner Time

2 , 3, 4 th floors Malith Waniganayake 1:45

1, 6 th floors Harin Fernando

Ground floor and the 5, 7 floorsSumedha

5. Next Meeting (if applicable)Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)


Objective: Checking the Floor diagram for errors and dividing the reserch part among group members.








1. Meeting ObjectiveChecking the Fllor diagram for errors and dividing the reserch part among group members.



Sumedha (CB00)



Main network diagram , Main Server room Malith Waniganayake 1:45

Cabling, Internet connectivity Harin Fernando

Building Description, Back up recovery plans Sumedha

5. Next Meeting (if applicable)Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)


Objective: Finalizing the Final document and The floor diagrams








1. Meeting ObjectiveFinalizing the Final document and The floor diagrams



Sumedha (CB00)



Finalizing the Final document and the Floor Diagrams.Malith Waniganayake 1:45

Harin Fernando

Sumedha


Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)

- Time: - Location: -

Objective: -




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