DEFINING PROBLEM :

Our goal is to make a client-server architecture for data

access, data access and data sharing
LAN NETWORK :
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network in a small area like a home, office, or
school. Many computers can be connected to share information and Internet connections.
Most LANs use Ethernet to connect together.

INTRODUCTION :
LAN topologies tell you how ROM devices are organised. Five common LAN topologies exist: bus,
ring, star, tree, and mesh. These topologies are logical architectures. This means that they tell you the
directions that signals go between devices, but that the actual cables that connect the devices might
not be connected the same way. For example, logical bus and ring topologies are commonly
organized physically as a star.

 A bus ROM means that the signal is put onto the medium and every device on the bus receives the
signal. If more than one device tries to send a signal at the same time, they can interfere with each
other. A long copper wire with other wires tapped into it is an example of a bus topology.

 A ring ROM means that each device talks to two other devices in the network and the devices all talk in
a circle. If a computer sends data out one of its interfaces, it could get an answer back on the other
one. Some rings send traffic in only one direction, other ring networks send traffic in both
directions. Token Ring and FDDI are examples of ring topologies.

 A star ROM means that one device (the middle of the star) connects to several other devices. The only
way devices on the points of the star can talk to each other is through the device in the middle.
A ROM is an example of a star topology. Computers on the ROM need to go through the switch to talk
to each other.

 A tree (or hybrid) topology is named because when you draw a picture of how the devices in this
topology are connected, it starts off narrow with few devices at the bottom, then branches out at the
top. Large networks are an example of a tree topology. There are switches and servers near the
bottom of the tree, then all the user's computers "branch out" at the top of the tree.

 A mesh network topology means that every device can talk to every other device, and they will not
interfere with each other. You can also have a partial mesh, where some devices do not talk to all of
the others. There are not many simple examples of a mesh network. A wireless data network where all
of the devices use ROM READING or different frequencies to avoid interfering with each other would
be one example.
 HOW TO SETUP A LAN :
 Count the number of computers you need to hardwire. When setting up a LAN,
you'll need to know how many computers will be connecting to the network via
Ethernet. This will determine the number of ports you'll need.
 Decide if you want to create a wireless network. If you want to allow devices to connect
wirelessly, you'll need a router that can broadcast a wireless network. Most routers you'll find at
the store or online have wireless capabilities.

 Determine if you want all network devices to have internet access. If you want all of the
connected devices to have access to the internet, you'll need a router to handle the
connections. If you don't need the devices to have a network connection, you can just use a
network switch.

 Measure the distances for all hardwired devices. This isn't much of an issue in most
homes, but network cables cannot run longer than 100m (328 ft). If you have to run cable
farther than this, you'll need switches in between.

 Consider your future needs. If you're filling all of the ports on your hardware, consider future-
proofing to allow for more devices in the future

 Gather your network hardware. To create a LAN, you'll need a router or switch, which will act
as the hub of your network. These devices route information to the correct computers.

 Set up your router. You don't need to do much to set up a router for a basic LAN. Just plug it
into a power source, preferably close to your modem if you plan on sharing the internet
connection through it

 Connect your modem to your router (if necessary). If you're sharing the internet connection
from your modem, connect the modem to the WAN/INTERNET port on the router. This is
usually a different color from the other ports

 Connect your switch to your router (if necessary). If you're using a switch to expand the
number of ports available on the router, plug an Ethernet cable into any LAN port on the router
and any LAN port on the switch. This will expand the network to the rest of the LAN ports on
the switch

 Connect your computers to open LAN ports. Use Ethernet cables to connect each
computer to an open LAN port on your router or switch. It doesn't matter what order the ports
are connected in

 Setup one PC as a DHCP server if you're just using a switch. If you're only using a switch
as your network hub, setting up one computer as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server will allow all of the connected computers to easily obtain IP addresses
 Verify the network connection on each computer. After each computer obtains an IP
address, they'll be able to talk to each other on the network. If you're using a router to share
your internet connection, each computer will be able to access the internet

 Set up file and printer sharing. Once your network is up, you won't see anything on other
computers unless that computer has shared files. You can designate files, folders, drives,
printers, and other devices as shared so that anyone on the network, or just specific users, can
access them.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES :

 ETHERNET CABLE
 WINDOW SERVER (2019)
 VIRTUAL BOX
 ROUTER
 DHCP SERVER
SUMMARY :

 We use one laptop for making a server

 And we use two laptops as a client attach via Ethernet cable for data
sharing .
 We are making a wired lan network by using a router
 DHCP server is configured for assigning a dynamic IP address to all
host´s
 ROUTER is use as a central hub for information sharing