Digital Edge Manufacturing Networking Technology Plan

Digital Edge Manufacturing Networking Technology Plan

With the review of user requirements in Part 1 of the Digital Edge Manufacturing Networking Technology Plan, we are now able to develop an appropriate and adaptable networking framework that will meet the needs of the company.

Modern companies realize that, no matter what they manufacture or what activities they perform, well-running networking technology, a digital nervous system, is a necessity. They know the importance of networking to monitor work progress and ensure the data needed to tailor their products to the customer reach the right resource at the right time.

For this project, you will be developing a unified networking framework for an advanced manufacturing company. Though the company is fictional, the class project is meant to demonstrate how important an understanding of networking technologies can be when preparing a company to compete in our modern, interconnected marketplace.

Part 3 General Network Hardware/Software Review

Provide background information for each of the networking technologies you will be implementing in the final design.

Review of applicable 802.11 wireless standards

Incorporate a brief review of the 802.11 and any other wireless standards you will plan on employing in the proposal

Include speed, security, authentication standards, and range issues

Review of guided media: twisted pair, fiber, etc.

As there will be some need for traditional media, briefly discuss if you see a need for high speed wire/optic media and the advantages/issues of each

Review of interconnection hardware hubs, switches, routers

There will be a need for virtual lans (VLANs), switches and routers in the infrastructure. Provide a brief overview of the differences between these devices and where you are planning to incorporate them into the system

Review of security requirements including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication, encryption standards, and anti-virus solutions

This should comprise a multi-page overview of what security measures each of these hardware/software security products will provide

Include any discussion of hardware/ software security standards that must be incorporated to meet financial reporting requirements