1. share files electronically
2. print to both laser printers
3. access each other's calendars/schedule appointments
4. share an Internet connection
5. provide each employee with an email accou

write 3 complete paragraphs and should present the network requirements to the small business owner.

(15 points) Identify the physical or hardware components that must be available to the six computers and two printers in order to network these devices. Explain why each component is required. Example: network cards a(15 points) Identify the software components that must be available to the six computers and two printers in order to network these devices. Explain why each component is required. Example: the network-ready operating system.

(15 points) Identify the required communications devices and briefly describe the functions of each device. At a minimum, your postshould identify the network device that creates a star network and the device that connects the small business to other networks, such as the Internet. Example: switch.

(11 points) Describe how the six employees will share files electronically (file sharing). Your postshould describe and provide examples of at least one file-sharing method.

(11 points) Describe how the six employees will be able to print to both laser printers. Your postshould describe and provide examples of at least one print sharing method.

(11 points) Describe how the six employees will be able to access each other's calendar and schedule appointments for each other. Your post should describe and provide examples of at least one calendar sharingmethod.

(11 points) Describe how the six employees will shareone Internetconnection. Your postshould describe how the six computers will share a single Internet connection.

(11 points) Describe how the six employees will each be provided an email account. Any free or paid email service may be discussed.

There are different ways to share files, printers, and calendars. You may suggest peer-to-peer configurations and/or use of the cloud. You may suggest free or paid services including services that provide email, registered domain name, cloud storage, and calendar sharing services.