CloudByte: Smart Office Network

  Network  Hardware Device Model Description Approx. Price Router Cisco ISR 1100 Series Ideal for small businesses, offering good performance, security features, and scalability RM 2,600 Switches Cisco Catalyst 9200 (24-port) Strong security features like port security and network segmentation via VLANs RM 7,000 per unit Firewall Fortinet FortiGate 60F Provides next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities for security and traffic management RM 1,400 Access Points Ubiquiti UniFi 6 (Wi-Fi 6 APs) Suitable for high-density environments and ensures seamless wireless coverage across all floors RM 600 each Cabling Cat 6 & Fiber Optic Cat 6 cables: RM 1.50/foot Fiber optic cabli...

NETWORK  TOPOLOGY  FOR  THE  SMART  OFFICE STAR TOPOLOGY      The network topology for the given office layout will be a star topology , which is one of the most reliable and scalable designs for office environments. WHY  WE  CHOOSE  STAR  TOPOLOGY? We choose star topology because each device has a dedicated point-to-point link only to a central controller or hub. The Star Topology is most appropriate for the smart office setup because : Feature                                          Description Centralized Control A central network switch or router acts as the hub to which all devices (computers, printers, IoT devices, etc.) connect Scalability Easy to add new devices without disrupting the network Fault Isolation If one connection fails, it does not affect the rest of the network Efficient Data Flow Direc...

SUBNETTING SCHEME FOR DIFFERENT FLOOR AND DEPARTMENTS   Floor Departments Component Name Total Hosts Floor 1 Marketing and Sales PCs Printers Wireless Access Point 10 Floor 2 Development and IT PCs Printers Wireless Access Point 13 Floor 3 Finance, HR, and Management PCs Printer Wireless Access Point 8 NETWORK  SUBNETTING  TA...

COMPARISON  INTERNET  SERVICE  PROVIDER (ISP) ISP Bandwidth  Monthly Cost Coverage TM Unifi Business Fiber 300 Mbps RM 199 Excellent coverage in urban areas, including Petaling Jaya TIME Business Internet 500 Mbps RM 299 Strong presence in business districts like Petaling Jaya Maxis Business Fiber 300 Mbps RM 249 Good coverage in most urban and suburban areas Recommended Internet Service Provider (ISP) TIME Business Internet (500 Mbps) is recommended due to its higher bandwidth and competitive pricing, making it ideal for the startup's data-intensive operations. Type of Internet Service Fiber-opt...