This project involves designing and implementing a network for a hotel management system using Cisco equipment and simulation tools. The aim is to ensure efficient communication, secure data transmission, and reliable connectivity for various departments within the hotel.
- Design a scalable and secure network topology for hotel operations.
- Implement VLANs, routing, and access control to segment and secure traffic.
- Ensure high availability and fault tolerance for critical services.
- Simulate and test the network using Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Segmented network with VLANs for different hotel departments (e.g., Front Desk, Management, Guest Wi-Fi).
- Inter-VLAN routing for seamless communication.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for enhanced security.
- DHCP and DNS configuration for dynamic IP allocation and name resolution.
- Backup and failover mechanisms for critical devices.
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Cisco Routers and Switches
- VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- DHCP Configuration
- IT:
192.168.1.0/24 - Admin:
192.168.2.0/24 - Sales:
192.168.3.0/24 - HR:
192.168.4.0/24 - Finance:
192.168.5.0/24 - Logistics:
192.168.6.0/24 - Store:
192.168.7.0/24 - Reception:
192.168.8.0/24
- VLAN 10: IT Department
- VLAN 20: Admin Department
- VLAN 30: Sales Department
- VLAN 40: HR Department
- VLAN 50: Finance Department
- VLAN 60: Logistics Department
- VLAN 70: Store
- VLAN 80: Reception
- The network design efficiently divides the hotel into distinct VLANs (e.g., IT, Admin, Sales, HR, Reception, etc.), ensuring logical segmentation and improved security for each department.
- Interconnectivity between floors and departments is achieved using routers and switches, enabling seamless communication across the hotel.
- The use of VLANs enhances performance by reducing unnecessary traffic and isolating network segments to maintain data confidentiality.
- Wireless access points provide coverage for mobile devices, enhancing accessibility for both staff and guests.
- The network is scalable, allowing future expansions like adding more floors or departments without disrupting the existing configuration.
- Network Planning: Define the requirements and design the topology.
- VLAN Configuration: Set up VLANs for different departments.
- Routing Setup: Configure inter-VLAN routing on a Layer 3 switch or router.
- Security Implementation: Apply ACLs to control access.
- IP Services: Configure DHCP, DNS, and NAT.
- Testing: Simulate and verify the network in Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Documentation: Document configurations and troubleshooting steps.
- Open the provided Packet Tracer file.
- Review the network topology and device configurations.
- Simulate network operations and test connectivity.
- Modify or extend the design as per requirements.
- Implement Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing critical traffic.
- Add redundancy using HSRP/VRRP.
- Integrate a network monitoring system.