{"id":384,"date":"2025-11-13T04:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T04:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/?p=384"},"modified":"2025-12-05T05:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:49:06","slug":"network-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/2025\/11\/13\/network-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Network Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Designing a strong network means finding the right balance between function and simplicity. My coursework helped me understand how to structure systems that run smoothly and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artifact 1: Maury High School Network Design (IT315)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wired network designed for Maury High School, including outlet placement, cabling, switches, patch panels, and budgeting for all materials and equipment. The project also included a firewall and VLANs to separate staff and student traffic, creating a secure, efficient, and cost-conscious network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/11\/annotated-Case20Analysis.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"PDF embed\"><\/object><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/11\/annotated-Case20Analysis.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artifact 2: Home Network Setup (IT315)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A home network designed with a modem, router, and connected devices including a computer, TV, tablet, and phones. The setup demonstrates internet distribution, device roles, and Wi-Fi coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/11\/Mod-2-Submission-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"PDF embed\"><\/object><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/11\/Mod-2-Submission-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artifact 3: Cisco Packet Tracer LAN Design Lab (CYSE250)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up a small LAN using three PCs connected through a hub and used Packet Tracer\u2019s PDU\/OSI tool to trace an ICMP ping between devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-1024x595.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-600x349.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM-945x549.png 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyber-201s\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35301\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-05-at-12.48.10-AM.png 1323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing a strong network means finding the right balance between function and simplicity. 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