Network Configurations

Network Configurations
An overview of the comprehensive network setup for the Military College of Signals, illustrating interconnected departments and offices.
Office Network Layouts
Detailed network configurations for key administrative and academic offices, showcasing their individual setups.
Departmental Network Structures
Visual representations of the network infrastructure within the Computer Software Engineering, Information Security, and Electrical Engineering departments.
Data Centre & Complete Network
The Data Centre serves as the central hub for network services.
All departments are interconnected via routers and switches, utilizing dynamic RIP Routing and multiple LAN networks.
Distributed DHCP for Enhanced Network Management
Network Segmentation
Each department operates within its own subnet, allowing for better network segmentation and traffic management.
Load Distribution
DHCP requests are distributed across multiple servers, preventing overload on a single server.
Redundancy & Resilience
Independent functioning of departments even if one DHCP server experiences downtime.
Customized Configuration
Each DHCP server can be tailored with specific parameters for its respective department's needs.
Offices and departments have dedicated wireless networks with WPA2-PSK encryption, and individual DHCP servers for efficient IP address management.
IP Address Allocation
E Wing
192.168.30.0
Admin Office
192.168.10.0
Commandant Office
192.168.5.0
Library
192.168.18.0
EE Dept
192.168.15.0 & 192.168.21.0
CS Dept
192.168.6.0 & 192.168.8.0
IS Dept
192.168.11.0 & 192.168.12.0
Data Centre
192.168.1.0
DHCP Server
192.168.1.2
All devices are assigned Class C IP addresses by the DHCP server, ensuring efficient network management.
Routing & Switching Tables
Routing tables detail network paths, while switching tables are omitted due to the impracticality of populating them for all devices in the extensive network.
Core Network Servers
DHCP Server
Dynamically assigns IP addresses to network devices.
DNS Server
Handles queries for 'www.mcs.com' and 'mail.com', and 'file.mcs.com' for FTP.
Web Server
Hosts the 'www.mcs.com' website, displaying "Military College of Signals".
Mail Server
Manages user emails under the 'mail.com' domain.
FTP Server
Hosts files for download and allows uploads via the 'mcs' account.
Demonstrating Connectivity: PING & Email
Inter-Departmental PING Tests
Successful PING from E-Wing PC0 to Library Printer18.
Successful PING from Commandant Office Smartphone86 to EE PC78.
Successful PING from CSE Laptop8 to Printer17 in IS.
Web Access & Email Functionality
Accessing 'www.mcs.com' from E-Wing demonstrates web server connectivity.
Email configuration and successful mail exchange between PCs within the EE Department.
FTP Server Operations & Network Justification
FTP in CS Dept
Creating a text file on PC 1 for FTP transfer.
Uploading the file from PC1 to the FTP server.
Downloading the file on PC 2, confirming FTP functionality.
Class C IP Addressing
Class C IP addresses (255.255.255.0 subnet mask) were chosen for the entire network. This provides up to 254 usable host addresses per subnet, sufficient for the number of devices per LAN segment without wasting resources or requiring complex subnetting. It ensures simplicity and efficiency in network management.
E-Wing Wireless Capacity
E-Wing, using a Class C IP range, has 254 usable IP addresses. With 6 smartphones already connected, an additional 248 wireless devices can be connected, ensuring efficient use of available IP addresses.
Single WiFi Network for MCS
Yes, a single WiFi network can cover MCS using VLANs and multiple SSIDs. This provides internet connectivity while maintaining isolated network environments for each office and department, enhancing flexibility and security.
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