IT 200 Network Configuration Model
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Vanessa Head
IT-200 Fundamentals Info Technology
Anthony Moreira
11 November 2023
3-2 Activity: Network Configuration Model
1.
Define the following IT concepts, and describe their role and importance within a network:
IP address and DNS
o
IP Address – (Internet Protocol Adress) An IP address is number that identifies the
computer or computer network that it is associated with and allows computers to
receive and send information.
o
DNS – (Domain Name System) Easily converts website names into IP addresses. DNS
makes searching the web easier for humans. Example – If you want load Amazon on your
computer you can type in
www.amazon.com
versus typing in and needing to remember
a specific string of numbers for the IP address.
Server and client
o
Server – Computer software or hardware that provides data and resources to other
computers on a network.
o
Client - A software or hardware device that requests access to a resource or service
provided by a server. Examples include cellphone, laptop and desktop computers.
VPN – (A virtual private network) An encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a
network. Companies typically have users use VPN to secure their connections when accessed
from public networks. The VPN masks your IP address which makes what you do online harder to
track.
Firewalls - A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network
traffic. Based on security rules the traffic is either allowed or blocked.
LANs and WANs
o
LAN - A LAN is a group of connected computers that are physically close in a centralized
location and can be wireless or hard wired.
o
WAN - WANs are networks of LANs across a large geographical location.
2.
Choose one of the following scenarios and create a network configuration diagram in Microsoft
Visio using either the Basic Network Diagram or Detailed Network Diagram symbol sets:
a.
Justin Altuve operates a small photography business out of his home. He connects to the
internet through a cable modem connected to a wireless router. For information
security, he uses a firewall. On his network, he has a desktop PC, a laptop, an IP phone,
and a printer. He uses a digital camera that he regularly syncs with his laptop.
3.
For this assignment I chose to make a network configuration of Justin Altuve’s home network for
his small business. The network configuration I would recommend is like the one I have in my
house for my spouse’s small business. The configuration would be LAN network and each device
would have its own IP address. He would be able to connect his devices by ethernet or Wi-Fi.
The firewall will monitor and filter out malicious content that is trying to enter the network. I
would suggest that the desktop pc be hardwired by ethernet cable to the wireless router to
optimize performance and speed. The IP phone, laptop and printer (if it has wireless capabilities)
can all be connected through WI-FI and will have service as far as the WI-FI reaches. If needed
the printer and laptop can also be connected through an ethernet cable as well. If needed he
would also be able to set up his own VPN to log into as well.
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