Network planning and design.

Network planning and design is an iterative process,

encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is
aimed at ensuring that a new telecommunications network or service meets the needs
of the subscriber and operator. Network design refers to the planning of the
implementation of a computer network infrastructure. Network design is generally
performed by network designers, engineers, IT administrators and other related staff.
It is done before the implementation of a network infrastructure.

The Importance Of Network Design. ... It involves tailoring the network protocols and
software for your needs, your computers, and your employees. With expert network
design you will have an easy to use, easy to improve, versatile network solution. Do
not fall behind on efficiency because your network is clumsy or dated.

How to Establish a Network Connection in Windows

1. Install the hardware. Set up network plugs in any computer systems that need them, or
link them to the computers.
2. Set up or verify an Internet connection. ...
3. Connect the computers. ...
4. Run the Set up a Network wizard. ...
5. Enable sharing on your network. ...
6. Test your network.
8 Steps to Understanding IP
Subnetting
By Dale Janssen

Source: Flickr/goblinbox

Introduction
Understanding IP subnetting is a fundamental requirement for almost any techie -
whether you’re a coder, a database administrator or the CTO. However, as simple as
the concepts are, there is a general difficulty in understanding the topic.

Here we’ll break this topic into eight simple steps and help you put the pieces together
to fully understand IP subnetting.

These steps will give you the basic information needed in order to configure routers or
understand how IP addresses are broken down and how subnetting works. You'll also
learn how to plan a basic home or small office network.

A basic understanding of how binary and decimal numbers work is required. In addition,
these definitions and terms will get you started:

 IP Address: A logical numeric address that is assigned to every single computer,

printer, switch, router or any other device that is part of a TCP/IP-based network
 Subnet: A separate and identifiable portion of an organization's network, typically
arranged on one floor, building or geographical location
 Subnet Mask: A 32-bit number used to differentiate the network component of an
IP address by dividing the IP address into a network address and host address
 Network Interface Card (NIC): A computer hardware component that allows a
computer to connect to a network