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Assignment No. 4

Semester: FALL 2010

CS101 Introduction to Computing

Total Marks: 15

Due Date:

January 17, 2011

Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting assignment:

It should be clear that your assignment will not get any credit if:

o Assignment is submitted after due date.

o Submitted assignment does not open or file is corrupt.

o Assignment is copied (From internet/ to from students).

Objective

The assignment has been designed to enable Students:

• Understanding Networking Scenarios

• Understanding working of Different Topologies

Software (s) Used to develop Assignment

Microsoft Word

Assignment Submission Instructions

You have to submit your solution in *.doc. No other format is acceptable.

Assignment

Answer the questions given below in scenario described above. (5 * 2 = 10 Marks)

(i) If they can afford good budget, which cable will be suitable for networking. (You have to provide two best options. Option 1 has higher priority than Option 2)

(ii) Which network Topology will be better in building network in new building.

(iii) Which network Topology will be better in building network between two buildings.

(iv) Which network device(s) will be used to connect two networks?

(v) If we use wireless network between two buildings, what will be drawbacks or risks? (you have to describe two points)

Ring topology Answer

(i) Identify type/name of topology used in the figure above?

(ii) If we have to decrease network cost then which type of measure (s) / action (s) we must take. (Remember the figure given above while answering this question)

Deadline:

Your assignment must be uploaded on or before January 17, 2011.

Assignment No. 4

Semester: FALL 2010

CS101 Introduction to Computing

Total Marks: 15