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OBJECTIVES
After completing this lab you should be able to do the following:
Design a Local Area Network based upon a given scenario Create a spreadsheet that outlines the cost of implementing a LAN that you designed
CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Part One: Accessing the Design Tools .................................................................................................. 2 Part Two: Weblan-Designer Links ....................................................................................................... 3 Part Three: Modeling ............................................................................................................................ 4 Part Four: Scenarios .............................................................................................................................. 6 Part Five: Cost Analysis........................................................................................................................ 8 Submitting your Lab Report ................................................................................................................. 8
USEFUL LINKS
http://elena.aut.ac.nz/homepages/weblandesigner/index.php?fuseaction=home.main
LAB 8
Figure 1: The Windows Internet Explorer showing the URL for the AUT WebLan-Designer home page in the Locator text box and the Go to arrow to the right of the text box
Introduction
In the previous lab you learned about computer and communications hardware, cable standards, LAN fundamentals and media access. In this lab you will extend your knowledge of computer technology and local area networks by designing a LAN for a fictional organization. You will create the LAN by first reviewing design concepts. You will then use on-line tools to design a pictorial representation of the LAN. Tutorials available at the AUTs WebLan-Designers home page will provide you with the conceptual knowledge and tools you will need to learn how to design a LAN.
3. Click the Go to button to the right of the Locator text box or press the Enter key.
Figure 2: The AUT WebLan-Designer home page showing the Wired and Wireless LAN links in the left column of the page 4. The AUTs WebLan-Designers home page appears (Figure 2).
4. Click the Key Terms link to display a Glossary of LAN-related terms. 5. Click the Review Questions link to display a list of questions with answers that can be used for reviewing or confirming your knowledge of LANs and the OSI model.
Figure 5: The Information Bar pop-up menu that is displayed after right-clicking the Information Bar 5. The Modeling tool needs to use a JavaScript pop-up. Click the Close button in the Information Bar dialog box (Figure 4). 6. Right-click the Information Bar on the Wired LAN Modeling page to display a pop-up menu with 4 choices (Figure 5). 7. Click the Always Allow Pop-ups for this Site choice. 8. Click the Yes button in the dialog box that appears to allow pop-ups from this site (Figure 6). Click the Retry button in the dialog box that appears next (not shown).
9. A diagram of the LAN appears (Figure 7). From this point on the diagrams that you create with the modeling tool will appear without displaying the Information Bar or any warning messages.
Figure 9: Exercise Scenario 2. Use this information for creating your costs spreadsheet.
g. Include the installation expense. Assume that installation rates are $100 per person hour. Use the following time estimates in your calculations: i. 45 minutes to install and configure each switch or hub. ii. 30 minutes to install each UTP connection iii. 60 minutes to install each fiber optic connection iv. 30 minutes to install and configure each workstation v. 20 minutes to install and configure each printer