Design and Development of Generic Network Architecture Using State-of-the-Art Technologies

Abstract

Networking has traversed from days where networks were considered a background component of businesses to the present electronic age, where networks are an imperative resource, and directly determine revenue generation for an organization. In today’s dynamic arena of networking, the crafting of networks has escalated from using just an elemental set of features, to consolidating modernistic technologies and services, in an effort to come up with avant-garde networks which can meet the aim of connectivity, scalability, simplicity of operation, and flexible accommodation of new trends and technologies. When the network is going to interface with the internet, its security is also an important aspect, thus, today’s networks must be open and pervasive, yet remain secure and controlled. Moreover, the demand for mobile computing has increased in today’s business environment, thus the networks must also be accessible remotely. Therefore, new network designs are needed, as heirloom solutions cannot meet the new requirements, nor reduce the costs and streamline the operations. Using Cisco’s network simulation software, Cisco Packet Tracer, we present two network architectures, the Campus Network Architecture and the Enterprise Network Architecture. The Campus Network Architecture is an enhancement to the existing network architecture of Jaypee University of Information Technology, by the incorporation of new and advanced technologies such as VoIP, VPN, Ether Channels, STP, ISP redundancy. Adhering to the need of the hour in corporate sector, we have proposed the Enterprise Network Architecture, using novel technologies such as Frame Relay, Port Security, Access Control Lists, VoIP, VPN, Redistribution of Routing Protocols and ISP Redundancy. We would like to thank our project mentor, Mrs. Meenakshi Sood (Asst. Professor, Jaypee University of Information Technology), for offering invaluable assistance, support and guidance at every threshold. The knowledge and blessing given by her from time to time shall carry us a long way in the journey of life on which we are about to embark. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Sanjay Jain (Network Manager, Jaypee University of Information Technology), for sharing immense amount of knowledge and upgrading us to a level where we could understand and relate to each and every aspect of the existing network architecture of Jaypee University of Information Technology.