Description
ABSTRACT
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network within a small geographical area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, office building or group of buildings. A LAN is composed of inter- connected workstations and personal computers which are each capable of accessing and sharing data and devices, such as printers, scanners and data storage devices, anywhere on the LAN. LANs are characterized by higher communication and data transfer rates and the lack of any need for leased communication lines. Communication between remote parties can be achieved through a process called Networking, involving the connection of computers, media and networking devices. When we talk about networks, we need to keep in mind three concepts, distributed processing, network criteria and network structure. The purpose of this Network is to design a multilink Local Area Network (LAN) for the purpose of optimal data and resources sharing in a department of any higher institution.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the project
- Statement of the problem
- Aim and objectives of the project
- Significance of the project
- Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction
- Local area network (LAN)
- Types of local area network (LAN)
- Components of LAN
- LAN management best practices
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 METHOD
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Implementation
3.3 Hardware Selection
3.4 Configuration
3.5 Configure Server
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Operating system
4.2 Result
CHAPTER FIVE
- Conclusion and Recommendation
References
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home(Gary, 2017).A LAN can be smallor large, ranging from a home network with one user to an enterprise network with thousands of users and devices in an office or school. A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link (Samuel et al., 2010).Usually,the server has applications and data storage that are shared in common by multiple computer users. A local area network may serve as few as two or three users (for example, in a home network) (Mendicino et al., 2010). Networks are divided into two main categories: Local Area Networks(LANs)and Wide Area Networks (WANs). These two types of networks have different characteristics and different functionalities. In general, a LAN is a collection of computers and peripheral devices in a limited area such as a building or campus (Lamont, 2018). ALAN is usually under the domain of a single organization such as an in stitutionalor department. The internet is, however, more than just a physical connection of LANs, internet working protocols and standards are also needed. Network’s models serve to organize, unity, and control the hardware and software components of communication and networking. The Internet has revolutionized many aspects ofour daily lives (Lamont, 2018). It has affected the way we do business as well as the way we spend our leisure time. Count the ways you have use the internet recently. Perhaps you have sent electronic mail (email) to a business associate, paid a utility bill, read a newspaper from a distant city, or looked up a local movie schedule all by using the internet or maybe you researched a medical topic, booked a hotel reservation, chatted with a fellow trekker or comparison shopped for a car. The internet is a communication system that has brought a wealth of information to our fingertips and organized it for out use (Lamont, 2018). The internet is a structured, organized system.
Multi link is a local area network primarily intended for connecting terminals into the central computing facilities within a building. It has totally distributed network control, and hence it does not require any special control node.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In other types of network such as such as PAN and WAN, have low transmission of data and services. In other to solve these problems, multi link LAN network was introduced. Multi link is an open, local area network originally intended for connecting user terminals and other peripherals into multiple access computing and telecommunications facilities. Today, users tend to have personal computers rather than ‘dumb’ VDUs, and the network has proved fast enough to support shared disc facilities.
1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The aim of this study is to carry out a study on development of a multi link LAN network for optimal data and resources sharing.
The objectives of the study are:
- To develop a multi-link LAN network
- To carry out a physical and logical design of a multi link LAN.
- To study how multi link LAN can be used to achieve optimal data and resources sharing.
- To study the advantages of LAN over other networks
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
As a student, this study will serve as a means becoming conversant with LAN network. It will also serve as a means of knowing how multi link LAN can be used to achieve optimal data and resources sharing
1.5 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Networks: A network is a set of devices (often referred to as nodes) connected by communication links. A node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the network.
Local Area Networks: Local area networks, generally called LANs, are privately-owned networks within a single building or campus of up to a few kilometers in size. They are widely used to connect personal computers and workstations in company offices and factories to share resources (e.g., printers) and exchange information.
Topology: The topology is the geometric arrangement of a network elements. For example, Network devices can be interconnected in a ring topology or in a bus topology or linear bus.
Protocols: It is a guideline for communicating data between two devices. The protocols also determine type of error and data compression.
Media: The cable used in LAN to connect devices are twisted-pair wire, coaxial cables, or fiber optic.
The Server: Server is a computer that provides services to other computers (work stations or clients) on the network. A single server may provide a number of services also.
Communication Equipment: Communication equipment are Router,Switch,Repeater,Bridge etc.
Internet: The Internet is a worldwide telecommunications system that provides connectivity for millions of other, smaller networks;therefore, the Internet is often referred to as a network of networks. It allows computer users to communicate with each other across distance and computer platforms.
Internet Service Provider: An Internet service provider (ISP) is an organization that provides a myriad of services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet. Internet service providers can be organized in various forms,such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit,or otherwise privately owned.
Firewalls: A firewall is one of the most widely used solutions for the Internet world. All traffic inside to outside and vice versa, must pass through the firewall. Different types of firewalls have different types of rules and security policies. The authorized traffic will be sent based only on local policies. The firewall itself is protected, i.e.; it uses a trusted hardware and operating system (Lamont, 2018).
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 CONCLUSION
This work covered a secure design for network and system, which gave a detailed understanding with communication models, network service &architecture, media, devices and protocol suites.
Every network requires a regular maintenance such as storage maintenance, remote resource access, user management, log management and some other management. Monitoring is a regular task for all network system. It is mandatory when the system is dedicated to public service to make a user friendly and dependable monitoring system. After applying our proposed development reliable local area network mechanism was achieved. Therefore, all the mechanisms thoroughly discussed in this paper to work well together and provide strong multi link Local Area Network (LAN) system at the institution.
5.2 RECOMMENDATION
In Future,I recommend that a multi link Local Area Network with Access Point (AP)and Wi- Fi devices. I will add more network devices to service the end user who are working at the institution.
