Network Topology Questions


How do we create a network of 100 Computers in one building from scratch?
One building, divided in 3 stories. I want to create a network of 100 computers in this one building. How many Routers, Switches and Hubs do I need? How many Straight and cross over cables do I need? and what kind of topologies to implement? Do I need a server? What protocol to implement? What [...]

Answer Question   |  December 10, 2012  7:27 PM
HUB, Network administration, Network design, Network Topology, router, Switch
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10 pts.

Networking logical topology
I am planning to set up two segments on my network. I would like to ask which logical topology would be best to use and would meet the following criteria: 1. at normal instances, segment A and B would be connected using 1 physical router. The router should detect them as 2 separate network segments. [...]

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2011  8:45 PM
Network design, Network protocols, Network Topology
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5 pts.

WAN logical topology help
what is the best logical topology for a WAN for a business with 4 branches (1 main and 3 remote sites). Each branches holds 70 computers. please help.

Answer Question   |  July 6, 2010  2:05 AM
Network Configuration, Network Topology, WAN, WAN configuration, WAN topology
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15 pts.

connecting D-link wireless router with cisco 2500 router and 1900 switches network
Hi, I want to connect a wireless network through D-link wireless router, currently using 1900 cisco switches and 2500 series router. Is this possible, plz advise. Thx!

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2010  6:22 AM
Cisco 1900, Cisco 2500, Cisco Routers, Cisco switches, D-Link, Network Configuration, Network Topology
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10 pts.

network design for 3 different companies in one building
Hi, I have a task to make a proposal on designing a network for 3 different companies sharing the same building floor with seprate file and print server. The network will be on base of 1Gb/s Ethernet and Wi-Fi. What is the best solution for bring those companies into one network share and keep their [...]

Answer Question   |  February 17, 2010  8:53 AM
Ethernet, Network design, Network Topology, Wifi
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35 pts.

What is a hub and spoke network?
Hello, I just want to know what is a hub and spoke network and where it is implemented generally with some examples?

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2013  9:30 AM
Hub and Spoke, Network Configuration, Network Topology, Networks, Routers
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5,395 pts.

Network physical and data link layout
How to design the Physical Layout and Data Link Layout for the data transfer from PC to PC througt RF tranceiver?

Answer Question   |  February 1, 2010  11:58 AM
Data Link Layout, Network design, Network Physical Layout, Network Topology
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5 pts.

Routing Between Two Networks
1.I have two separe networks 192.168.1.0/24 with a Juniper Netscreen NS5GT and the second network is 192.168.5.0/24 with a Netgear WNB2100 Router ,they r physicall connected by CAT5 cable though the Internet port. I can ping from the 192.168.5.0/24 to 192.168.1.0/24, but i can’t ping the other way. Please help ASAP.. I need to browse [...]

Answer Question   |  January 10, 2010  3:31 AM
CAT5, Network Configuration, Network Topology, Routing and switching
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15 pts.

Computer network subnetting
I want to connect 125 computers in a network to the internet, I only have 4 public IP addresses. the computers are in the range of 172.16.1.1/16 through 172.16.1.125/16. What else do I need to allow these computers to access the internet?

Answer Question   |  February 8, 2011  1:39 AM
IP addressing, ISP, Network Configuration, Network management, Network Topology, public IP addresses., Subnetting, TCP/IP
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5 pts.

Wireless LAN Logical design
• Three main groups: Sales, Production and Engineering. Each group has 60 users in each group. • The standard network card is a Cisco Aironet 350, and the access point selected is a Cisco Aironet 1200. • The Sales and Production departments should not be able to access the Web server on any access points, [...]

Answer Question   |  September 11, 2012  10:30 AM
Cisco, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller, Cisco wireless LANs and networks, Network design, Network planning, Network Technology, Network Topology, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking
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15 pts.

networking share printer
how could a printer be shared through router connection with several computers. series connection.

Answer Question   |  December 13, 2009  9:21 AM
Network design, Network printers, Network Topology
5 pts.

Network topology: Linking 2 Offices
Hello I want to link two office which are aprox 200 Meters apart. Their is a Main road betwenn the two buildings, so we can’t even run any wire accross the two building. Whats will be the best, cheap and effective way to interlink 2 offices. What can be the max speed i can attain [...]

Answer Question   |  December 10, 2009  5:39 AM
Network Configuration, Network Topology, Wireless networking, Wireless networks
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25 pts.

Combining Networks with Same IP Scheme, VLAN,
Hi, We are combining an couple offices next week & i need some advice. The networks already have VLANs set up. we have a Cisco 3550 Layer 3 switch set up to route traffic. The servers are on this site also. The network IP’s are 10.1.1.x, 10.1.4.x & 10.1.5.x. Servers reside on all of those [...]

Answer Question   |  November 16, 2009  4:12 PM
ASA, Cisco 3550, LAN, Network Configuration, Network management, Network Topology, PIX, PIX 506e, PIX 515E, VLAN, VPN, WAN
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5 pts.

How would I set up a local area network
How would I set up a local area network with a firewall for a Windows network for a medium sized company. I may have 100 users and 10 applications used by at least 80 employees. What topology?

Answer Question   |  September 24, 2009  9:28 PM
LAN configuration, Local area networks, Network Topology
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10 pts.

How can I link 4 desk top units, 4 printers, 2 faxes into a network?
Can this be done linking 4 printers, 4 desk tops, 2 printers and a lap top i one network into 1 internet connection?

Answer Question   |  September 21, 2009  5:34 PM
Mac OS, Mac OS X, Network connectivity, Network Topology, Tiger
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5 pts.

main network topology
Hi, I am designing a network to a medium company with around 50 workstations. company has 4 departments. this company is goin to open a branch office in a nearby country. the branch needs to access the inventory system in the main office. what my thought on designing this network is to have 4 Gigabit [...]

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2009  2:19 AM
Network Configuration, Network management, Network Topology
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15 pts.

2 dhcp server 1 dsl router
Hello, how can I setup 2 dhcp server with switch each and 1 dsl router and both can get internet connections

Answer Question   |  September 2, 2009  5:18 AM
DHCP, DSL, Network Configuration, Network Topology
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5 pts.

Network infrastructure maps
Do you or your team maintain updated network infrastructure maps? How often do you access them and for what purposes?

Answer Question   |  August 30, 2009  5:34 PM
Network infrastructure, Network Topology, Network troubleshooting
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4,265 pts.

Network topology and setup advice
how are we doing today? this is my question: i want to set up an internet network with abouth 60 pcs how many switches, routers , internet lines will i need to keep it running fast..

Answer Question   |  August 5, 2009  11:29 PM
Network hardware, Network planning, Network Topology
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5 pts.

Network storage topology and Data Migration
How does Network storage topology (NAS or SAN) affect Data Migration process?

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2009  12:41 PM
Data migration, NAS, Network design, Network Topology, SAN
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295 pts.