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Unit 8 Assignment
By. Shyenne Debar
2/3/2023
1.
Network Architecture, LAN, or WAN?
I believe that LAN is a better choice for Johnnie Leigh’s store Network. For one LAN is
much easier to maintain and it is less costly which is perfect for their money restrictions.
Lan is also much faster than using WAN and is found very commonly in schools, homes,
and businesses.
2.
Transmission Media, Wired or Wireless?
Since we are using LAN and the store is already have cabled internet, I believe wired is
good to stick with. The cable I chose for them to use is a Cat8 cable, it is fast so it can
keep up with everything running through it. You can also buy this in 150ft rolls for $70 so
it won’t break the bank either.
3.
Network Hardware?
Since we just discussed ethernet cabling and it has been mentioned that the family
already has a modem. The only other piece of hardware they need is a switch to help the
communications between devices on a network run smoothy. You can easily find one that
can fit your budget and doesn’t require and confusing installation, you can just plug
everything in, and it will run automatically.
4.
Network Security and Backup?
Buying a good firewall and antivirus application is very important to keep all your things
safe from potential threats. However, there are ways you can protect yourself without
paying money, like teaching employees about security protocols and keeping backup
copies of important business data off site or on the cloud. Another way to protect your
business is to limit who has access to certain data and information, you should only have
people who are completely trust have access to thing of that sort to prevent anything bad
from happening.
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Kyle. (n.d.).
Best network switches for small businesses
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between-lan-and-wan/
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