The scenario
Design a LAN for a headquarters building with 40 workstations, a central server room, and typical office peripherals.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
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Use a star topology with a core switch as central hub
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Represent 40 workstations with a single device and count indicator
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Connect all devices directly to the core for simplicity and centralized management
Ideal for small to medium office LANs where centralized management and simple wiring are priorities, with a single point of failure being the core switch.
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