Final Instructions

Your company ABC Consulting Company is asked to provide a proposal for the upcoming companyexpansion. You will need to research and provide quotes for new computers, cabling, network securityand type of network topology. A Network proposal has to be developed for a manufacturing companythat plans to move to a larger facility.

They are currently in a 1500 square foot building. Below is the current office setup.

• Reception – 1 computer and printer

• CEO Office – 1 computer and printer

• Accounting Office – 5 computers and 5 printers

• Business Office – 3 computers and 3 printers

• Human Resources – 2 printers and 2 printers

• Sales Office – 10 computers and 10 printers

They are moving to a 3500 square foot building with 3 floors and each floor will have switches androuters to accommodate that floor.Below are the proposed additions:

CEO Secretary – 1 computer and printer (CEO’s office area)

• Chief Financial Officer – 1 computer and printer (Accounting Department)

• Secretary – Chief Financial Officer – 1 computer and printer (Accounting Department)

• Information Technology – 2 computers and 2 printers

• Breakroom – 2 computers

• Human Resources – 6 computers and 2 network printers

• Sales – 6 computers and 2 network printers

• Wireless network for employees and guests

• Each department will have at least 2 empty offices for additional employees.

Your proposal will need to include the following information:

• Determine the number of drops for the new facility (2 drops per office)

• Determine the type of network cables (CAT5e, CAT6, etc.)

• Determine the type of security for the network

• Determine type of hardware and software

Deliverables

• Written proposal to the CEO include a timeline for completion

• Cost analysis to include computers, servers and cabling (make, model quantities and cost)

• Detailed diagram showing location of network devices and type of topology