A small, independent, insurance company “Count On Us” has decided to purchase computers and install an office network so they can begin filing tax returns electronically. Up to now, they have been...

A small, independent, insurance company “Count On Us” has decided to purchase computers and install an office network so they can begin filing tax returns electronically. Up to now, they have been completely computer-less, but they know times are changing and they need to use technology to remain competitive. This company has four (4) different departments (Admin, Finance, Security, and Managers) in Sydney. The company wants to expand its branch office to Queensland with the same office setup as in Sydney. Its Sydney office sits on approximately four acres of land and serves over 100 staff and 20 guest users. The office consist of two buildings. One building is used for admin and finance and other building has Security and Managers. Each building has two floors with each department on each floor Client is also requesting wireless internet access at all buildings. The company needs a comprehensive, technologically advanced Network solution that is cost effective and allow for network monitoring for this main office. The solution had to be easy to deploy and manage due to limited staff. Write a report with the following contents ? Executive Summary ? Goals ? Priorities ? List five questions you wish to ask the general manager on the first meeting with the general manager. ? Network Topology ? Project hardware requirements (only for main office) with estimated budget. o Name of the network device with manufacturer’s name, series, model and ports o Network topology o Type of the cables o Name of the server, PC with specification such as operating system, RAM, hard disk etc. ? Network Design in Cisco Packet Tracer