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Question
Differentiate between packet switching over message switching
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Solution
1) Packet switching :
- Packet switching : is a communication paradigm in which packets are routed between node over data links shared with other traffic.
2) Message switching :
- Message switching : was the precursor of packet switching, where messages were routed in one hop at a time.
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Hi-Standard Tech Traj.ning Ltd. is a Mumbai based organization which is expanding its office set-up to Chennai. At Chennai office compound, they are planning to have 3 different blocks for Admin, Training and Accounts related activities. Each block has a number of computers, which are required to be connected in a network for communication, data and resource sharing.
As a network consultant, you have to suggest the best network related solutions for them for issues/problems raised by them in (i) to (iv), as per the distances between various blocks/locations and other given parameters.
Shortest differences between various blocks/locations:
| Admin Block to Accounts Block | 300 Metres |
| Accounts Block to Training Block | 150 Metres |
| Admin Block to Training Block | 200 Metres |
| MUMBAI Head Office to CHENNAI Office | 1300 Km |
The number of computers installed at various blocks is as follows:
| Training Block | 150 |
| Accounts Block | 30 |
| Admin Block | 40 |
1) Suggest the most appropriate block/location to house the SERVER in the CHENNAI office (out of the 3 blocks) to get the best and effective connectivity. Justify your answer.
2) Suggest the best-wired medium and draw the cable layout (Block to Block) to efficiently connect various blocks within the CHENNAI office compound.
3) Suggest a device/software and its placement that would provide data security for the entire network of the CHENNAI office.
4) Suggest a device and the protocol that shall be needed to provide wireless Internet access to all smartphone/laptop users in the CHENNAI office
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