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toc =Current Hardware:=


 * 1. DOCSIS 3.0 WIRELESS CABLE MODEM GATEWAY**

**Pros:**


 * 1) **Up to 342Mbps downstream, and 122 Mbps upstream**
 * 2) **4 SSID**


 * Cons:**


 * 1) **Discontinued**

**2.** **RangeMax Wireless Router**


 * Pros:**


 * 1) **MIMO Technology**
 * 2) **Up to 108Mbps**
 * 3) **Secure**


 * Cons:**


 * 1) **G series**
 * 2) **Found to be "Defective."**


 * 3.** ** Linksys E1200 Wireless-N Router **


 * Pros: **


 * 1) **Speeds up to 300 Mbps**
 * 2) **Easy use**


 * Cons: **
 * 1) **Unreliable**
 * 2) **Cost of Tech support**
 * 3) **Fail Rate**


 * 4. Netgear FS116 16 Port Fast Ethernet Swtich w/ Auto Uplink**


 * Pros:**


 * 1) **Durable- Made of Metal**
 * 2) **10/100 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for up to 16 users**
 * 3) **No software configuration**
 * 4) **Silent**


 * Cons:**


 * 1) **Awkward wiring setup**


 * FULL SHOT OF PHYSICAL NETWORK SETUP**


 * Pros:** [[image:IMG_8364.jpg width="479" height="347" align="right"]]
 * 1) The network is kept closely together information is **transfered from one device to the other quickly.**
 * 2) **Devices are easily attached and detached using** **velcro**


 * Cons:**


 * 1) **Disorganized-Wires could be kept neater for a cleaner work space**
 * 2) **Equipment is left out in the open- NOT secure.**

**Other Devices:**
Fax Machine- The fax machine is used only for printing out Mealeo orders. Mealeo orders are processed online through Mealeo's systems and sent to Bombers network. A fax of the order is printed out and handled accordingly.

2 maitre D computer systems(1st floor-Kitchen)- Maitre D special computers's equipped with Maitre D POS(point of sale) software. Used for customer transactions, end of day reporting of sales, employee time tracking, and customizable interfaces for your business needs. 3 maitre D computer systems(2nd floor-Bar)- See above. 1 Mac desktop computer (office)- Use for general management activities such as, connecting to schedulefly to post weekly schedules, comments, and news. 1 Printer(office)

Layers:

 * Access Layer:**

The main purpose of the Access Layer is to provide a means of connecting devices to the network and controlling which devices are allowed to communicate on the network. The Devices used to do this are routers, switches, bridges, hubs, and wireless access points.

In Bombers case, the Access Layer is out-dated and unreliable. The 2 routers that are currently being used will be replaced with 2 new up-to-date routers. This will improve the Access Layer.


 * Distribution Layer:**

The Distribution Layer controls the flow of network traffic using policies and delineates broadcast domains by performing routing functions between virtual LANs (VLANs) defined at the access layer. Distribution Layer switches are typically high-performance devices that have high availability and redundancy to ensure reliability.

In Bomber's case, the current wireless cable modem that is being used is not only out-dated, but it has been discontinued. The modem will be upgraded to improve the Distribution Layer.


 * Core Layer:**

The Core Layer of the hierarchical design is the high-speed backbone of the internetwork. The Core aggregates the traffic from all the distribution layer devices, so it must be capable of forwarding large amounts of data quickly.

//In this Network Design the core layer is not applicable.//

Upgraded Hardware:
upgrade router from g to n upgrade modem upgrade linksys