Network Project Showcase
Can I design a real network on paper?
- Design a school-lab network end-to-end
- Present the design in 5 minutes
- Answer peer questions
Overview
The best proof of understanding is designing something real. In this lesson your group presents a school-lab network design — topology, devices, IP plan, rough costs.
What to include
A labelled topology diagram, a device list (switches, router, AP, server), an IP plan (subnets, DHCP range), and a rough BOM (bill of materials) with estimated cost in kina.
Presenting well
Everyone in the group speaks. Explain 'why', not just 'what'. Expect questions — practise answers on cost, security and scalability.
Present and Defend
- 5-minute group presentation + 3-minute Q&A.
- Everyone speaks.
- Take notes on other groups' good ideas.
- What are three items in a BOM?
Reveal answer
Item name, quantity, unit cost (also total).
- Why include an IP plan in a design?
Reveal answer
So devices can be configured without conflicts and grouped by role.
- Give one design decision that improves scalability.
Reveal answer
Use a tree topology with room for extra switches; use subnets that can expand.
Rewrite one weak part of your design based on peer feedback and share it with the class chat.