You have been hired to upgrade a network of 50 computers currently connected to

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You have been hired to upgrade a network of 50 computers currently connected to 10 Mbps hubs. This long-overdue upgrade is necessary because of poor network                 response time caused by a lot of collisions occuring during long file transfers between clients and servers. How do you recommend upgrading this network? What                 interconnecting devices will you use, and what benefit will you get from using these devices? Write a short memo describing the upgrade and, if possible, include a                 drawing of the new network.             

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It is suggested to use a wireless router and switches for the network. As there are only 50 computers, It is better to choose for a router and two 24-port network switches. The server and one computer can be connected to the router directly. The other computers can be connected to the switches.

For the broadband connection, connect the cable modem to the router using the Ethernet cable.

Place these two network devices in the location which can be accessed easily because all the workstations have to be connected to this point with the network cable.

or

In the case of connecting to the network wirelessly, the router should be in a center point so that all the workstations get a strong signal.

In case of using a wired connection, connect the network switch into the open Ethernet ports on the back of the router. This gives additional ports.

Now, run Ethernet cables from each workstation to the switch. From there, connect the wireless network to make sure to get an internet connection.

If it is wired connection, ensure that you set the IP address in each workstation with the server setting.To do so:

Click Start ->Run or hold Windows+R,

Type ncpa.cpl

Control Panel window would appear.

Click Network and Sharing Center.

Click Change adapter settings.

Click on the connection and click Properties.

Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)Properties.

You can either select --Obtain IP address automatically(where IP addresses are automatically assigned to each workstation)and select

Obtain DNS server address automatically.

or

Select Use the following IP address (In this case, the IP and DNS information is provided by the Internet Service provider).

This would setup a network.

Please check the manual provided with the router to configure the router.

It is also suggested to ensure that you setup security for your router.

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