Andrew Konen LAB 3.

01 Step 1: Ad-hoc network setups are a form of Mesh network topology Step 2: The rest stops will most likely be equipped with an intelligent device to broadcast a wireless point-to-multipoint network topology. This would be better than mesh for a public location. Step 3: The question states that there is an equal number of patch panels and switches, so this setup sounds like a star-bus hybrid, as there are a large number of workstations per patch panel, but each patch panel goes to its own switch, so there is only 1 connection per switch. Step 4: For home networks, Star topology seems to be the most common wired and Point-to-Multipoint the most common wireless. Star-bus hybrid topology is most prevalent in buisinesses. Step 5: Physical topology is what the network topology looks like. With a star-bus hybrid, it simply looks like a star network. The logical topology is how the network actually functions. Inside the central point of the star-bus hybrid that simply looks like a switch/hub, is actually a bus segment. LAB 3.02 Step 1: Building codes for most areas require the use of plenum cabling. Risers are an optional cable used to travel between floors, however; plenum is recommended (at a cost) for all cabling. For future-proofing, CAT 6 (maybe 6a) should be implemented, that is if it meets the budget. Step 2: CAT 5e, solid core PVC - $144.99 CAT 6, solid core PVC - $209.99 CAT 5e, Plenum-grade - $349.99 CAT 6, Plenum-grade - $529.99

12,000ft. of CAT 6 Plenum (MI tax) comes to ~ $6741.47 12,000ft. of CAT 5e Plenum (MI tax) comes to ~ $4451.87

Andrew Konen Step 3: The backbone should be a 10 gigabit for of fiber-optic cabling minimum, such as 10GBaseSR. For future improvements were going to go with 100GBase-LR4. Step 4: $196.04, $200, $370 The total for cable is approx. $7140 for the single mode fiber and CAT 6 Plenum. Step 5: CAT Rating CAT 3 CAT 5e CAT 6 Max Frequency 16 MHz 100 MHz 250 MHz Max Bandwidth 16 Mbps 1000 Mbps 10000 Mbps

Step 6: IF it is within the budget, then CAT 6 UTP would be recommended for superior performance. LAB 3.03 Step 1: ISO was formed in 1947 and have been developing international standards since then. These standards range from Health Services and food safety to computer technology. ISO is a collaboration of many officials based out of Geneva, Switzerland. Step 2: ANSI was formed in 1918 to enhance competitive business and facilitating consensus standards. Currently has 90+ members. Comprised of members from multiple government agencies. Step 3: Members of TIA are comprised of Washington D.C. TIA staff, members of associate companies. Founded in 1988 Step 4: IEEE is the largest organization for advancing technology and is set up for Innovation and excellence of humanity. Has a very limited number of staff.

Andrew Konen LAB 3.04 Step 1: Subcommittee Designation 802.1a 802.1w 802.1x 802.3 802.11 802.15 802.16 Description LAN and WAN Standards Standards of Information Technology Port based network access control Software and System Engineering Downloads and Executable files LAN/MAN Amendment to physical layer Wireless MAN Broadband wireless access

Step2: Compliance with IEEE standards help regulate components, services, and technologies to maintain functionality and compatibility with new/old developments.