Proposed Network Topology and Design

The diagram shows that ground/first floor GentleGlow Studio. There are multiple network topology.

First Floor:

Network Topology 1st/Ground Floor
Network topology for ISP is ring topology:

• Main Router Connection:
• The ISP connects to the main router, which serves as the network's primary entry and exit point for internet traffic.
• Data from the ISP can travel to the main router, which then forwards it to the intended subnet router or directly to main switch.

• Sub-Router 1 Connection:
  • Sub-Router 1 is connected to the main router and a main switch, the switch which then  provides network access to devices in the Lounge.
  • Data travels from the ISP to the main router, then to Sub-Router 1, lastly the main switch. This main switch handles devices within its subnet (e.g., computers, smart devices in the Lounge).
• In this example, the Department Reception and Lounge areas are connected through a ring topology involving an ISP, a main router, a sub-router, and a main switch.

Network topology for router is star topology:

• Sub-Router 1 is part of a star topology. It connects to a switch, which further extends the network to specific areas in the ground floor.
• The switch connects to various devices such as computers, printers, and other network-enabled devices within a specific area.

Network topology for switch is bus topology:

• Switch is the central device that forwards data between devices on the bus
• The central cable serves as the main communication medium to which all devices are connected via switches.
• All network data travels along this single cable, making it the critical component of the network.

 Wireless WI-FI Bridge to 2nd Floor

• The bridge connects wirelessly to the main router or access point on the first floor.
• A wireless W-Fi bridge connects two physically separate network segments wirelessly. Based on diagram, it connects the network from the first floor to the second floor without the need for physical Ethernet cabling between the two floors.

Second Floor: 

Network Topology 2nd Floor

Network ring topology:

• Sub-Router 2 (Second floor):
• Receives the network connection from the ISP at the ground floor. This router connects to the main router (or ISP’s router) through a wireless link.
• Sub-Router 2 provides network access to devices on the second floor by distributing the connection via wired or wireless.
• ISP to Second Floor:
• The ISP connects to the main router on the ground floor, and data travels through the ring topology to Sub-Router 2 on the second floor.

Network topology for router is star topology:

• Sub-Router 2 is a secondary router connected to the central router, usually to extend the network to other physical areas or to create different network segments.

Network topology for switch is bus topology:

• Switch connected to Sub-Router 2 will extend the network to devices located on the second floor. 
• The switch manages data traffic locally among these devices, forwarding traffic from the subnet router to devices on the second floor.

Wireless WI-FI Bridge to 1st & 3rd Floor

• The wireless bridge on the second floor receives the internet signal from the ISP modem on the first floor. It then transmits this signal to another wireless bridge, also on the second floor, which extends the network to the third floor

Third Floor: 

Network Topology 3rd Floor

Network ring topology:

• Sub-Router 3 (third floor):
• Responsible for providing network access to devices on the third floor.
• This router connects to the ring network, forwarding data between the ISP (on the ground floor) and devices in third floor.

Network topology for router is star topology:

• Sub-Router 3 it's a part of star topology. 
• A device connected to the central router to extend network access to 3rd floor areas

Network topology for switch is bus topology

• Switch connected to Subnet Router 3 will extend the network to devices located on the 3rd floor. 

Wireless WI-FI Bridge to 2nd floor

• It's used to directly receive the internet signal from the first floor router and extend it across the third floor. This setup ensures that the third floor has strong and reliable internet coverage, effectively bridging the network from the first floor to the third floor.

Functionality component:

• ISP: Provides the primary internet connection that connects to the network.
• Main Router: The central device that connects directly to the ISP and manages the overall traffic flow within the network.
• Sub-Router 1: A secondary router that extends the network to a specific area, such as the Reception & Lounge, Game Design & Animation, Audio Studio & Facilities, Database Management Department, distributing the connection from the main router.
• Switch: Can have multiple ports, allowing numerous devices to connect and communicate within the local network.
• Access Point 1: Wireless network extenders, provides network access to devices in its coverage area, enabling them to connect to the LAN (Local Area Network) and access internet services.
• Wireless WI-FI Bridge: Used to extend a network's coverage by connecting two physically separated locations

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Dotted line: for wireless connection

Solid line: for wired connection