Category 5 Ethernet cabling Class C network address ( supporting 254 addresses )
Write a two to three ( 2-3 ) page proposal in which you :
Recommend one ( 1 ) strategy to upgrade the company ’ s current infrastructure to support the new / additional employees .
Recommend one ( 1 ) strategy to create a high-performance network .
Recommend one ( 1 ) new network address that will allow you to scale your network in the event of additional mergers .
Design the new addressing scheme for the network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia . Note : The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length .
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements :
Be typed , double spaced , using Times New Roman font ( size 12 ), with one-inch margins on all sides ; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format . Check with your professor for any additional instructions .
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment , the student ’ s name , the professor ’ s name , the course title , and the date . The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length .
Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or an equivalent such as Dia . The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted .
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are :
Summarize the basic components and media of network systems and distinguish between Local Area Networks ( LANs ), Metropolitan Area Networks ( MANs ), and Wide Area Networks ( WANs ).
Compare , contrast , create , and assign IP addresses to Class A , B , C , D , and E networks . Use technology and information resources to research issues in Internetworking .