This document proposes a networking system for SDN 11 Mandonga school to connect computers within the school. It recommends using an Asus RT-N56U dual band router to repeat the signal from the existing TP-Link modem router to significantly increase WiFi coverage. The Asus router has two USB ports that would connect a shared printer and portable hard drive. This would allow wireless printing and access to a central file storage for teaching resources. The networked system would enable staff communication, file sharing, and access to the shared digital files, improving work capacity. An Asus router, portable hard drive, and connectivity for existing devices are the initial proposed hardware.
This document proposes a networking system for SDN 11 Mandonga school to connect computers within the school. It recommends using an Asus RT-N56U dual band router to repeat the signal from the existing TP-Link modem router to significantly increase WiFi coverage. The Asus router has two USB ports that would connect a shared printer and portable hard drive. This would allow wireless printing and access to a central file storage for teaching resources. The networked system would enable staff communication, file sharing, and access to the shared digital files, improving work capacity. An Asus router, portable hard drive, and connectivity for existing devices are the initial proposed hardware.
This document proposes a networking system for SDN 11 Mandonga school to connect computers within the school. It recommends using an Asus RT-N56U dual band router to repeat the signal from the existing TP-Link modem router to significantly increase WiFi coverage. The Asus router has two USB ports that would connect a shared printer and portable hard drive. This would allow wireless printing and access to a central file storage for teaching resources. The networked system would enable staff communication, file sharing, and access to the shared digital files, improving work capacity. An Asus router, portable hard drive, and connectivity for existing devices are the initial proposed hardware.
This document proposes a networking system for SDN 11 Mandonga school to connect computers within the school. It recommends using an Asus RT-N56U dual band router to repeat the signal from the existing TP-Link modem router to significantly increase WiFi coverage. The Asus router has two USB ports that would connect a shared printer and portable hard drive. This would allow wireless printing and access to a central file storage for teaching resources. The networked system would enable staff communication, file sharing, and access to the shared digital files, improving work capacity. An Asus router, portable hard drive, and connectivity for existing devices are the initial proposed hardware.
Introduction This document describes the business needs requirement for SDN 11 Mandongafor a networking system whichhas the capacity to connect all the computers within the school. Only staff requiring access will be connected. The system will ideally be open to expansion at later stages. The document is written for use by Faculty of SDN 11 Mandonga.
Needs Assessment Statement of Purpose Currently the schools current system is using a TP-Link TD-W814N Modem Router. It is currently connected at the front of the school. The Wi-Fi reach is very limited. I am recommending the Asus RT-N56U dual band router to repeat the signal and significantly increase the area of transmission. Ideally this set up will give working access to the internet from their classrooms. Additionally, the Asus RT-N56U has 2 USB ports. This will allow 2 devices to be connected. The two devices recommended are;a printer and a portable hard drive;
Printer: The school is currently using one printer as the main printer. At the moment, they have to physically tether their laptops in order to print. By having the printer connected to the router via USB. This will give teachers wireless access and the ability to print from anywhere in the school that has wifi access. Storage Device: Having a storage device connected to the router will effectively create a network storage device for the entire network. The network storage device will allow teachers to have access to a central filing system. The filing system will contain teaching resources, including (but not limited to); videos, docs, pdfs, pictures, sounds bites etc. Teachers will utilize this system by copying from the resource as well as contributing to it.
This networked system will allow the staff to increase their working capacity in a multitude of ways. These include;
Communication of PCs in real time to one another chat system
Remotely send and receive files, documents, pdfs, pictures, videos Access a centralized digital filing system, whereby they can upload and download files from Allow a privileged user to edit/ alter documents uploaded by regular users in the centralized site
Audience The audience for this document will be for the SDN 11 Mandonga. The design for the network can be implemented for other schools with similar needs.
Suggested Specs Research http://www.cnet.com/topics/networking/buying-guide/
Diagram Key
Asus RT-N56U
TP-Link TD-W814N
Laptop with Wireless connectivity
Smartphone with WiFi connectivity
Portable Hard Drive
Printer Wireless Router to Router connection Wireless connection to wifi capable devices Direct tethered connection via USB from router
Planned Network Design 1
SDN 11 Mandonga
Requirements Initial Hardware Asus RT-N56U - router. Portable Hard Drive Minimum size 80 gigabytes,
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