Question

XYZ Technologies, Hyderabad is a company that deals with data science and AI projects. They have different divisions ADMIN, SALES, PRODUCTION and SERVICE.

The layout of the Hyderabad branch is:

The management wants to connect all the divisions as well as the computers of each division (ADMIN, SALES, PRODUCTION and SERVICE).

Distance between the divisions are as follows:

ADMIN to SALES	69m
ADMIN to PRODUCTION	84m
ADMIN to SERVICE	60m
SALES to PRODUCTION	110m
SALES to SERVICE	135m
PRODUCTION to	90m

Number of computers in each division:

Division	Number of Computers
ADMIN	40
SALES	75
PRODUCTION	120
SERVICE	20

Based on the above specifications, answer the following questions:

1. Suggest the topology and draw the most suitable cable layout for connecting all the divisions in the Hyderabad office.
2. XYZ Technologies is having its head office in USA. Out of LAN, MAN and WAN, which kind of network will be created to connect Hyderabad office with USA Office? Justify your answer.
3. Suggest the division for the placement of server. Explain the reason for your selection.
4. Suggest the placement of Switch/Hub with justification.
5. Where will a repeater be placed in the suggested network layout? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

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2. WAN (Wide Area Network): Due to the large distance between Hyderabad and the USA, a WAN is required, as it can cover connections across different countries and continents.
3. Server placement: The Production division is the most suitable location for the server because it has the highest number of computers.
4. Network devices: A device should be installed in each block since every block contains multiple computers that need network connectivity.
5. Repeater placement: A repeater should be installed between Sales and Production, and between Sales and Service, because when the cable length exceeds 100 meters, a repeater is necessary to avoid signal loss.
   Distances considered:
   • Sales to Production = 110 m (repeater required)
   • Sales to Service = 135 m (repeater required)