Network Implementation and Configuration Report

1. Introduction
As the administrator of the network for the corporation "XYZ," the goal is to set up three
VLANs for the IT, Credit, and HR divisions. This involves subnetting the provided Class C
network address (192.168.1.0) and configuring the network devices accordingly.

2. Subnetting Details
To meet the requirements of VLAN 1 (IT), VLAN 2 (Credit), and VLAN 3 (HR), the following
subnetting details were determined:
Minimum Host Bits Required: 4 (2^4 = 16, more than the required 7 hosts per VLAN)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240 (/28)

Subnet Assignments:

VLAN 1 (IT):
Subnet: 192.168.1.0/28
Server0: 192.168.1.1 (1st usable)
PC4: 192.168.1.2 (2nd usable)
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.14 (last usable)

VLAN 2 (Credit):
Subnet: 192.168.1.16/28
PC0: 192.168.1.17 (1st usable)
PC2: 192.168.1.18 (2nd usable)
PC3: 192.168.1.19 (3rd usable)
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.30 (last usable)
VLAN 3 (HR):
Subnet: 192.168.1.32/28
PC1: 192.168.1.33 (1st usable)
PC5: 192.168.1.34 (2nd usable)
PC6: 192.168.1.35 (3rd usable)
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.46 (last usable)

3. Network Configuration
Switch Configuration:
Created VLANs 1, 2, and 3 on all switches.
Named VLAN 2 as "Credit" and VLAN 3 as "HR" on Switch1.
Configured switch ports and assigned them to relevant VLANs based on the network diagram.
Configured trunk ports as necessary.
Router Configuration:
Created three sub-interfaces on the router's FastEthernet 0/0 interface, one for each VLAN.
Assigned the appropriate VLAN to each sub-interface.

4. Connectivity Testing
Tested and demonstrated connectivity between devices in VLAN 1, VLAN 2, and VLAN 3 using
the ping command.

5. Maintenance Schedule
Proposed a maintenance schedule to support the networked system, including:
 Regular maintenance windows for updates, patches, and configuration changes.
 Regular backups of configurations.
 Scheduled network performance monitoring and proactive issue resolution.

6. Network Enhancements
Recommended enhancements to improve the performance, security, and reliability of the
network, including:
 Implementation of VLAN pruning to reduce unnecessary broadcast traffic.
 Implementation of security measures such as port security, ACLs, and SNMPv3.
 Consideration of redundant links and devices for increased reliability.
 Regular updates of firmware and software for security and performance improvements.