2.1 List two network architectures and explain the difference in the operation of these architectures.
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2.2. WAP IT Technologies is establishing its new company in Windhoek. They will be providing
networking services to clients all over Namibia. You were recently hired to work
for them as a junior network engineer.
a) Your first project entails designing the company network's topology. Your boss suggests that
you use a bus topology, but you strongly oppose his idea and suggest using a
hybrid topology. Convince your boss about your choice.
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b) The company will also need to provide e-mail services to their clients. Identify and explain
three (3) main protocols required when configuring e-mails.
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c) The company secured a tender to provide networking services to GIPF a state-owned parastatal
with close to 1500 employees and just bought new computing devices for all their employees.
As a Network Administrator, which IP address assignment method will be appropriate in this
environment and why?
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d) In addition to the servers and computers, other components that make up any networks
comprise of routers, hubs, switches, twisted pair cables, wireless access points, and IP phones
amongst others. Classify these devices as either host, communication links, or core network
devices.
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Routers
Switches
Hubs
Cables
IP phones
Access point
e) When data is transmitted on the network, it changes form. What are the units of data processed
by layers 1 to 4 of the OSI model called?
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Question 3
Consider the diagram below when answering the questions. The default gateway for each network is
the first usable address.
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