Wireless Network & Security Assignment - Design a WLAN (WMAN) for an enterprise
Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping) -
a. Design secure WLAN and utilize techniques to mitigate possible attacks.
b. Solve complex problem in secure wireless network designs.
c. Design floor plan with actual coverage wireless range.
d. Implement security and authentication system.
e. Search and compare between WLAN ( MLAN) links types.
Wireless Network Proposal -
ABC Is an American institute of technology which has recently moved to Canberra .ABC has developed two mid-size campuses where both are located in Canberra. The distance between the two campuses is 2.5 km. the first campus dimension is 1800 meters length and 1200 meters width. The second campus dimension is 1300 meters length and 700 meters width. The first campus has four blocks (buildings) for three colleges (IT, Physics and Chemistry) in addition to a library .The second campus has three blocks for the administration office, business colleges and a library.
It is understood that the ABC would like to stay in use of the latest wireless technology. All users are required to use mobile devices and wireless technology only EXCEPT the administration users, they will be able to use both technology wired and wireless.
Every login, users have to agree on an honor conduct of code policy, If user violate the policy such as downloading inappropriate materials , the suggested system has to able to identify the user and report him/her to the Admin office .
It understood as well that both campuses will be required to be connected together using any desired high performance, less overhead and secure technology in addition to users will be able to use wireless technology indoor and outdoor within the dimensions of each campus.
A DHCP server(s) will be required to assign IP dynamically to the users which include guest users. It is understood that the guest users will not need to authenticate before login however, an authentication system and network design has to be developed to keep the ABC network highly secure.
Currently, the number of students in each colleges as follow:
IT: 650
Physics: 330
Chemistry: 200
Business: 100
In addition to 250 staff and administration
ABC would like you to develop a Network wireless proposal (report) which can address the mentioned requirements and concerns
Report Contents -
1. Proposal description and requirements
2. Network design analysis
a. Students are required to draw the campuses floor mapping which include buildings, outdoor areas and pin on it where Aps will be located and the model of each Aps
b. Students are required to explain in details how and what they will implement to ensure the security and the integrity of the ABC network (such as authentication system , VPN, security options )
3. IP address design
a. It is expected that number of students will increase gradually with an average 6% for the next five years.
4. Network topology diagram
5. Hardware and software analysis
a. Students are required to search for the Aps and devices brands and check technical specification which include range covered and speed.
b. Students have to choose the suitable Aps for indoor and outdoor which have ranges could cover the surrounded areas.
6. The desired type of link(s) between campus .justify your choice.
7. References IEEE (minimum 5 different resources).