Question

iscussion Topic

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Your friend Susan owns an auto dealership and is upgrading the network in the offices. She asks you to help monitor the project.

Research the common network architecture devices and create a list of the devices your friend should expect to see in the "parts list" from the company that is completing the design and install (e.g., routers, gateways, switches, and hubs). Include a description of what each component does and how it interacts with other components.

Each device on your list is available in a different quality and price. In a minimum of 175 words, share with the class which devices you would suggest to your friend and why.

Answer 1

The things that we may expect to see on the "parts list" are:

• A router
• Modem
• Switch
• Ethernet Hub
• Cables
• Access Point
• Firewall
• Management and Security Software

I would suggest Susan to use:

• The Modem: responsible for connecting our devices to the internet. Converts digital data into data that can be transmitted over cables.
• Router: It transfers packets of data between networks. In simple terms, it transfers data from the internet cable to your device.
• Firewall: This need not be a physical device but rather the firewall capabilities that even a router provides.
• Switch: A switch is an important foundation element of your office network. It is a network device that allows other devices on the network to communicate and share information.
• LAN Cable: A solid underlying wired network goes a long way in ensuring a fast wireless network.