Introduction to Networking – Case Study



Introduction to Networking – Case Study

By Paul Kacarevic

Foundation Degree – IT for Business

Introduction to Networking - CE00126-1

Staffordshire University

Submission: 27th March 2009

Introduction to Networking – Case Study

By Paul Kacarevic

Recipient: Ivailo Chakarov

Abstract

This report explains the methods used to design and implement the new network infrastructure for the Warmingham Health Authority. The report will compliment a Packet Tracer file with completed IP addressing and routing configuration to show how the solution will operate.

Acknowledgements

None

Contents

Acknowledgements 2

Contents 3

Terms of Reference 4

Forward 4

Aim 4

Objectives 4

1.0 Introduction 5

2.0 Method 6

3.0 IP Address Configuration 7

4.0 Project Cost 9

4.1 Technician Salary 9

4.2 Workstations 9

4.3 Switch 10

4.4 Router 11

4.5 Cables 12

4.5.1 Ethernet Cat5e Cable 12

4.5.2 Serial Cable 12

5.0 Cabling Diagram – Audley and Peover 13

6.0 Simulation 14

4.0 Conclusion 18

References 19

Terms of Reference

Forward

This report will discus the implementation and design of the new network infrastructure and provide a summary of the configuration choices made in the Packet Tracer environment. The report will also provide details of the cost for this project in terms of both human and physical.

Aim

1. To explain the methods used to create the infrastructure and to provide reasons for the IP addresses and protocols used.

2. To project the cost of the overall project which includes the physical equipment and human labour

3. To justify the equipment used and to provide a diagram showing the location of the cables and the positioning of the switches.

Objectives

1. To provide a summary of the configuration used in the Packet Tracer set up

2. To offer a costing guide which will provide an estimate for the total cost of implementing the new infrastructure.

3. To include a cabling diagram showing the location of the cables at the two sites and the positioning of the system.

Introduction

As a network and IT technician, the responsibility has been given to re-design the Warmingham Health Authority network and replace the old hubs with switches. All the networking equipment will need to be replaced as part of the upgrade to ensure the network remains future proof and retains a level of reliability. This report will provide a recommendation for the new infrastructure and demonstrate how the solution will operate successfully. This report can be used to aid a decision about whether to go ahead with the installation of the new network.

Method

The prices of all the products featured in this report have been gathered from a number of online retailers. All the information and prices collected from these sources has been referenced.

IP Address Configuration

The table below shows the allocation of the IP addresses for the seven subnets within the hospital infrastructure. The tables show the range, broadcast and network address for each device.

|Host / Interface |

|Hostname |Audley |

|Console Password |class |

|Secret Password |cisco |

|VTY Password |class |

|Serial 0/0 IP address |172.168.2.33 255.255.255.252 |

|Serial 0/1 IP address |N/A |

|Serial 0/2 IP address |N/A |

|Serial 0/0 Clock Rate |DTE |

|Serial 0/1 Clock Rate |N/A |

|Fa 0/0 IP address |172.168.0.126 255.255.255.128 |

|Fa 0/1 IP address |172.168.1.126 255.255.255.128 |

|Enable the interfaces |Yes |

|Default route |0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Serial0/0 |

|Routing Configuration |EIGRP 1 |

|Network Statement |172.168.0.0 0.0.0.127 |

| |172.168.1.0 0.0.0.127 |

| |172.168.2.32 0.0.0.3 |

|Host Table |audley 172.168.0.126 172.168.1.126 172.168.2.33 |

| |peover 172.168.0.254 172.168.1.254 172.168.2.37 |

| |warmingham 172.168.2.34 172.168.2.30 172.168.2.38 |

| |healthcare 172.168.2.2 |

| |patientrecords 172.168.2.1 |

|Message of the Day |No Unauthorised Access! |

|Serial 0/0 description |access to warmingham router |

|Serial 0/1 description |N/A |

|Fa 0/0 description |access to audley doctors |

|Fa 0/1 description |access to audley admin |

|Peover Router |

|Hostname |Peover |

|Console Password |class |

|Secret Password |cisco |

|VTY Password |class |

|Serial 0/0 IP address |172.168.2.37 255.255.255.252 |

|Serial 0/1 IP address |N/A |

|Serial 0/2 IP address |N/A |

|Serial 0/0 Clock Rate |DTE |

|Serial 0/1 Clock Rate |N/A |

|Fa 0/0 IP address |172.168.0.254 255.255.255.128 |

|Fa 0/1 IP address |172.168.1.254 255.255.255.128 |

|Enable the interfaces |Yes |

|Default route |0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Serial0/0 |

|Routing Configuration |EIGRP 1 |

|Network Statement |172.168.0.128 0.0.0.127 |

| |172.168.1.128 0.0.0.127 |

| |172.168.2.36 0.0.0.3 |

|Host Table |audley 172.168.0.126 172.168.1.126 172.168.2.33 |

| |peover 172.168.0.254 172.168.1.254 172.168.2.37 |

| |warmingham 172.168.2.34 172.168.2.30 172.168.2.38 |

| |healthcare 172.168.2.2 |

| |patientrecords 172.168.2.1 |

|Message of the Day |No Unauthorised Access! |

|Serial 0/0 description |access to warmingham router |

|Serial 0/1 description |N/A |

|Fa 0/0 description |access to peover doctor |

|Fa 0/1 description |access to peover admin |

|Warmingham Router |

|Hostname |Warmingham |

|Console Password |class |

|Secret Password |cisco |

|VTY Password |class |

|Serial 0/0 IP address |172.168.2.34 255.255.255.252 |

|Serial 0/1 IP address |172.168.2.38 255.255.255.252 |

|Serial 0/2 IP address |145.45.5.100 255.255.0.0 |

|Serial 0/0 Clock Rate |64000 |

|Serial 0/1 Clock Rate |64000 |

|Fa 0/0 IP address |172.168.2.30 255.255.255.224 |

|Fa 0/1 IP address |N/A |

|Enable the interfaces |Yes |

|Default route |0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Serial0/2 |

|Routing Configuration |EIGRP 1 |

|Network Statement |172.168.2.0 0.0.0.31 |

| |172.168.2.32 0.0.0.3 |

| |172.168.2.36 0.0.0.3 |

|Host Table |audley 172.168.0.126 172.168.1.126 172.168.2.33 |

| |peover 172.168.0.254 172.168.1.254 172.168.2.37 |

| |warmingham 172.168.2.34 172.168.2.30 172.168.2.38 |

| |healthcare 172.168.2.2 |

| |patientrecords 172.168.2.1 |

|Message of the Day |No Unauthorised Access! |

|Serial 0/0 description |access to audley router |

|Serial 0/1 description |access to peover router |

|Serial 0/2 description |access to internet |

|Fa 0/0 description |access to warmingham servers |

|Fa 0/1 description |N/A |

4.0 Conclusion

The recommendations featured in this report demonstrate that the purposed solution will work within a virtual environment. This can be used by project managers to aid with decisions on weather to go ahead with the installation of the new network infrastructure.

The total cost of the required equipment will be approximately £206,283.79. This includes the cost of the workstations, routers, switches and serial cables. The cost of the Ethernet cable will depend on the location of each workstation. The cost of cabling the room shown in the cabling diagram (see page 14) will be £201.25. The additional cost of hiring a technician is estimated to cost around £45,000 per year.

Whilst it has been proven that the purposed design works within a virtual environment, there can be number of factors which could cause problems in a real environment. However, many of the problems have been addressed during the design of the network which can help the project to run smoothly. The cost of the equipment has been gathered from a range of reputable retailers, many of which specialise in providing IT and networking solutions. All the equipment chosen is both reliable and future proof, avoiding issues in the future which will result in replacing equipment.

References

Staffordshire Cisco Network Engineer Jobs [Online], itjobswatch.co.uk, available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

Acer Aspire M1641/E2220 [Online}, pcworld.co.uk, available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

Cisco Catalyst 2960-48 Switch [Online], , available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router [Online], , available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

Cisco Interface Module expansion module [Online], , available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

Cat 5e UTP Patch Cable [Online], cablemonkey.co.uk, available from [Accessed 27/03/09]

CCS UTP RJ45 Plug [Online], cablemonkey.co.uk, available from [Accessed 27/03/09]

RS232 D25 Female DCE [Online], ilgs.co.uk, available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

RS232 D25 Male DTE serial [Online], ilgs.co.uk, available from

[Accessed 27/03/09]

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[1] This figure is based on the demand for a Cisco Network Engineer role in IT jobs advertised for the Staffordshire region. The average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Cisco Network Engineer in their job title over the 3 months to 25 March 2009 with a comparison to the same period last year



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