Question

Create a network for a company that sells shoes. Describe the hardware needed and the size of the network (PAN, LAN, WAN) and make a flow chart or mind map of the network. The description should be at least 500 words. The flow chart or mind map should have at least 12 boxes, each box should be labeled and the flow noted. A detailed explanation of how to cite a source using APA can be found here.

Answer 1

Answer:Flowchart and explanation of hardware have been given below and in the attachment.

Explanation:

There are different types of networks. A computer network can be characterized by size. The number of computers and networks can express the size of the hardware in PAN LAN and WAN. The network can be helpful for millions of devices across the globe.

Different network based on size are

• PAN personal area network
• LAN local area network
• MAN metropolitan area network
• WAN Wide area network

In LAN

the hardware of LAN consist of workstations and servers for example coaxial cable and Unshielded Twisted Pair and Network Interface Card (nic) RJ -45 connector

In WAN

Minimum of 2GB RAM and 16 to 20 GB disk space is required for 86 or 64 Central processing Unit

WAN optimization requires 1GB additional RAM or a minimum of 16 to 20 GB additional disk.