Network Design Assignment: Enterprise Network Implementation Using VLSM

Overview

This assignment is designed to test your ability to architect a complex, multi$-$subnet network using Variable Length Subnet Mask $($VLSM$)$ techniques. You will be required to design a network that includes multiple routers and switches, ensuring efficient use of IP space and proper segmentation of network traffic without the use of firewalls. This project aims to simulate a real$-$world scenario where you, as a network engineer, must create a scalable, secure$,$ and efficient network infrastructure.

Assignment Objectives

Design a multi$-$subnet network using VLSM to optimize IP address allocation.

Ensure all subnets have the required number of hosts and suitable network devices without any IP address wastage.

Demonstrate routing between subnets using static routing or dynamic routing protocols as specified in the requirements.

Provide comprehensive documentation of the network design, configuration, and a justification for each design choice.

Scenario

Your task is to design a network for a medium$-$sized corporate office that spans three floors, with the following requirements:

Floor $1$:

Sales Department: Requires $120$ hosts

Marketing Department: Requires $60$ hosts

Guest Access: $30$ hosts

Floor $2$:

Research and Development: $100$ hosts

Human Resources: $50$ hosts

Floor $3$:

IT Department: $40$ hosts

Executive Suite: $10$ hosts

Conference Rooms: $20$ hosts

Data Center $($located in the basement$)$:

Server Farm: $25$ servers

Backup Servers: $10$ servers

Interconnectivity and Redundancy Requirements:

Each department should be on a separate subnet.

The IT department should have direct routing paths to all other departments for administrative tasks.

High availability is critical for the server farm and executive suite.

Deliverables

Network Diagram

Detailed diagram showing all network devices, interconnections, and IP addressing. Include VLSM calculations for each subnet.

IP Addressing Table

Provide a table listing each subnet, the calculated subnet mask, the range of usable IP addresses, and the specific use $($e$.$g$.,$ department, servers$).$

Submission Deadine

All deliverables must be submitted via elearning system by $\frac{23}{5}\frac{?}{2024}.$

Group work

Group work is permitted; $2-3$ students in each group.

This assignment challenges your understanding of network design principles, IP addressing, and routing protocols. It will require careful planning and attention to detail to ensure that the network is both efficient and meets all specified requirements. Please don't forget to include the detailed diagram showing all network devices, interconnections, and IP addressing. Include VLSM calculations for each subnet.