When designing a network it is important to consider which topology is best suited to the user requirements. The topology is the construction or layout of the network. Cost of implementation is also an important factor as are the running costs. The question of what the consequences are should a system failure occur, whether it be just a part of the network or total system failure should also be cogitated.
The external communications requirements will also be investigated in this report. Whether a modem should be used or whether a faster system is needed depending on the amount of traf…
