INTERNETWORKING I
CHAPTER 8 STUDY GUIDE
What are the three steps in designing a new network?
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Do a detailed
analysis and assessment of the current and projected requirements
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Identify
resources and constraints of the organization
For technical fields, name six things the design process should include:
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Designer (the
person doing the design)
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Client (the
person who requested the design)
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User(s) (people
who will be using the network)
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Brainstorming
(generation of ideas for the design)
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Specifications
development (measurements to tell how well the design works)
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Building and
testing (make sure network meets the needs/objectives of the client and
standards of industry)
Why is documenting the design of a network important?
If you have good documentation on hand, it can make it easier to “see” what the network will look like and how it should act before it actually is up and running, it can make troubleshooting much easier after the network is installed and running, it is easier to train new networking administrators/personnel in the network layout if there is documentation available.
What are six types of documentation you should create when designing/documenting a network?
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Physical topology
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Cut sheets
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Problem-solving
matrices
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Labeled outlets
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Labeled cable
runs
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Summary of
outlets and cable runs
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Summary of
devices, MAC addresses, IP addresses
What does the TIA/EIA-569 standard describe?
How wiring closets are to be arranged in a building and that additional wiring closets are required if a building floor exceeds 1000 square meters.
On a three-floor building, what is the minimum number of wiring closets you should have?
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What devices can you use to extend beyond the 100-meter cable run limit on Cat 5 UTP?