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Introduction (Narrative form) a. Brief overview of what is networking. b. How network affects the lives of people, industries and our lifestyle. c. Benefits of networking d. Brief Description of the company e. Overview of the current network setup. f. Effect of networks in connection to target institution. Objectives (Numbered Lists) a. What is the goal you want to attain as a group? b. What is the goal of your network design? Significance and Limitation of Design (Narrative or Numbered Lists) a. Significance: i. The importance of the design to the target institution. ii. The benefits of the design to the institution. iii. You may compare the major improvement of your propose system to their current setup. b. Limitation: i. The coverage of your design? ii. The causes or issues that may hinder or affect your design to become effective? Researches (Narrative format) Note: apply KISSKeep it short and simple a. Include the following in your research: i. Hardware Devices 1. Definition and function of nodes and peripherals used in your design. (Include pictures) 2. Definition and function of network and internetworking devices used in your design. (Include pictures) ii. Software Components 1. Application and Operating System used to make your design effective and operational. iii. Protocols 1. The protocols used in order to connect the nodes and peripherals in your design. 2. Include how it works and function. iv. Network Drivers 1. The driver files needed to make network hardware functional. 2. Include also the version and latest updates about the driver files.

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Note: You may visit the website of the manufacturer to see the latest drivers. V. Cable Structure and Layout a. Evaluation of Cables and Connectors i. Narrative format ii. Discuss the following: 1. Type of Cable and connector. 2. Specification of the cable and connector. 3. Advantage and disadvantage of the cable and connector. 4. Why it is use in the design. iii. Evaluation of Cable Run and the Length and Distance of the cables. 1. Discuss how cables are installed, organized and connected to each part of your design. 2. Discuss the length from PC to device, device to device, etc. Note: Your discussion in this part should reflect to your network layout in appendix. In other words, the network diagram will summarize the discussion here. VI. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION a. Hardware Evaluation i. State the following Hardware Specification: 1. Nodes a. Processor b. Motherboard c. Memory d. Video Card e. Hard drive f. Optical Drive g. System Case h. Monitor i. Mouse j. Keyboard 2. Peripherals a. Printer, Scanner, Removable Devices, etc. 3. Networking Devices a. LAN Card b. Switch c. Router

d. Repeater e. Etc. ii. Include the brand and model of the each devices stated above. b. Software Evaluation i. Network Operating System 1. Discuss why the NOS is used in your design. 2. If NOS is not used discuss the OS used in your design and why? 3. You may discuss the minimum and recommended hardware Requirements ii. Application Software 1. Discuss why it is used in our network design. 2. You may discuss the minimum and recommended hardware Requirements iii. Protocol Consideration 1. Discuss the protocol used and the specification. 2. The importance and benefits of the protocol in your design. 3. How does it affect the existing and proposed network design. iv. Network Driver Files 1. Discuss the network driver files used in the layout. 2. (Refer to the documentation of your device).

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Appendices (Existing and Propose) a. Geographical Location of the Site b. Floor Plans c. Cable Layouts i. Cable connections. How nodes and peripherals are interconnected ii. Network Layout with measurements d. Topology Layouts i. Logical Topology (IP addressing scheme) ii. Packet Tracker simulation e. Pictures i. Actual Location of site ii. Actual Layout iii. Pictures of proponents Curriculum Vitae a. Use Standard format

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