This document outlines the network layout for an office including 7 desktops, 2 laptops, 2 printers, a TV, and server connected via CAT-5e Ethernet cables and Wi-Fi. An external Exchange server is recommended to ensure email access even if the web server is down, and a proxy server will act as a firewall and gateway to restrict internet access. Security measures include WPA2, Norton antivirus, and an encrypted file system.
2. OVERVIEW
Devices on the network
Cabling and Wireless Connections
Exchange Server
Proxy server
Security
Layout
Questions and Answers
3. DEVICES AND NETWORK
7 Desktops
2 laptops
2 printers
1 LCD Television monitor
1 server
Wireless router
4. CABLING AND WIRELESSS CONNECTIONS
UTP CAT- 5e Ethernet Cable
RJ45 Connection
802.11n Wireless Technology (Wi-Fi)
USB for Printers
5. EXTERNAL EXCHANGE SERVER
Setting Up an External Exchange Server will
ensure that the users on the network will still
be able to access their email if the Web
server is down.
6. PROXY SERVER
Works similarly as NAT redirection
Is a computer that intercepts requests that a
client makes of server
Can serve as a gateway to the Internet, a
firewall to protect the network, and way to
restrict Internet access
7. SECURITY
WPA 2
Norton Antivirus
Proxy Server
Encrypted File System (EFS)