Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology

College of Engineering
Department of EECE





A PROJECT DESIGN ON COMPUTER
COMMUNICATION NETWORK

TWO-ROUTER HOME
NETWORK DESIGN







JELORD KLINN D. CABRESOS





October 2014
I. INTRODUCTION
Every one of us, everywhere, is connected exchanging data, news and opinions. Internet
has been part of our daily routine, and helps make life more convenient. Also, it gives us
access to more information, entertainment and ways to communicate that most of us never
thought could be possible.
Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard
Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to link several billion devices worldwide. It is an international
network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and
government packet-switched networks, linked by a broad array of electronic wireless, optical
networking technologies.
A home network or home area network (HAN) is a type of local area network that
develops from the need to facilitate communication and interoperability among digital
devices such as computers, game systems, printers, and mobile devices present inside or
within the close vicinity of a home. It connects all devices to each other to the internet using
either a wired network which connects devices like printers and scanners with cables, or a
wireless network which connects devices like tables and e-readers without cables. These
additional capabilities can then be used to increase quality of life inside a home in a variety
ways, such as automation of repetitious tasks, increased personal productivity, enhanced
home security, and easier access to entertainment.
This project aimed to construct a home network design using two routers. A two-router
home network provides a working backup unit available in case one router fails to function.
It extends a wired network based on one Ethernet router to include Wi-Fi capability via a
wireless second router.

II. OBJECTIVES
To construct a home network design.
To extend a wired network based on one Ethernet router to include Wi-Fi capability
via a wireless second router.

III. NETWORK DIAGRAM


IV. HOME NETWORK DEVICES
The following is a list of devices that can be used to create or modify a home network.
A broadband modem is used for connecting the network to the Internet. You can use a
DSL modem using a phone line or a cable modem using the cable internet connection.
A router (or residential gateway) is connected between the broadband modem and the
rest of the network. This enables multiple devices to connect to the Internet
simultaneously. A router can include the residential gateway, hub/switch, DSL modem,
and wireless access point all in one box detailed as a router.
Of course PCs or laptops are a part of the home network.
A wireless access point (as said earlier) can be a part of the router. However, if you have
an older router or router that does not have that support you can get a wireless access
point as its own box.
Some home networks now have different entertainment peripherals such as DVRs (like
TiVo), digital audio players, gaming peripherals, or stereos.
A network bridge might be added in a network to connect two different networks
together such as adding a wired component to a wireless network.
A network switch is a central networking hub containing a number of Ethernet ports for
connecting multiple networked devices together. This is another piece (like mentioned
above) that can be built-in to a router.

V. FLOOR PLANS (using ConceptDraw)
HOME BUILDING ARCHITECTURE


HOME NETWORK LAYOUT

1 Modem 8 Wireless Router
2 Wired Router 9 IP Phone
3 PC/Desktop 10 Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
4 Printer 11 Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera
5 Ethernet Cables 12 Outlet
6 Laptops
7 - Smartphones
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VI. BILL OF MATERIALS
Asus ET2411INKI-B011K All-in-One PC Php 44,900.00
Laptops:
Acer Aspire Switch 10 Php 17,200.00
Asus T100TA-BK065H Php 18,500.00
Sony VAIO Fit SVF14214CX Php 37,800.00
Smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy V Php 5,000.00
Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 Php 6,850.00
Nokia X2 Php 6,990.00
Routers:
Cisco-Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Wired Router Php 3,100.00
Cisco-Linksys E1200 Wireless-N Router Php 1,650.00
RJ45 Ethernet Duplex Wall Jack Wall Plate Php 250.00 x 5
RJ45 UTP Cat5e Patch Cable (10m) Php 80.00 x 6
CANTEX Rigid PVC Conduit Pipe (10ft) Php 240.00 x 5
Cisco-Linksys CM100 Cable Modem Php 3,600.00
Panasonic KX-TGP500 IP Phone Php 7,300.00
Epson Inkjet L120 Printer Php 4,950.00
Lorex LBC7183B CCTV Camera Php 6,800.00
Lorex CBLB60U BNC and Power Cable (60ft) Php 1,800.00
Lorex LH114501 4-Channel Security DVR __Php 6,300.00__
TOTAL = Php 175,670.00

VII. GANTT CHART
TASK WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5
Finding an ISP
(Internet Service Provider)

Negotiation with Service
Provider

Survey on the Are of
Installation

Canvass and Purchase of
Materials

Cable Installations
Network Configurations
Testing and Debugging