This repository contains a comprehensive network design and implementation plan for a K-12 educational institution - Future Vision Smart Campus. The project demonstrates enterprise-level network architecture with security, scalability, and performance considerations.
- Topology: Hub-and-Spoke Distributed Routing Architecture
- Security: Cisco ASA Firewall with comprehensive ACL policies
- Routing Protocol: OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- IP Addressing: VLSM-based efficient allocation (192.168.0.0/16)
- Buildings: 4 interconnected buildings via fiber optic backbone
- Devices: 135+ end-user devices, 12 security cameras, 10 smart boards
network/
├── README.md # This file - Project overview
├── QUICK_START_GUIDE.md # Quick start guide for the project
├── Smart_Campus_Network_Design_Report.md # Complete technical documentation
├── Packet_Tracer_Implementation_Guide.md # Step-by-step implementation guide
├── NETWORK_DIAGRAM_INSTRUCTIONS.md # Instructions to create .pkt file
└── PROJECT_REQUIREMENTS_VERIFICATION.md # Requirements verification checklist
Quick Start Guide ← Start Here!
New to the project? Read this first for a guided walkthrough of all documentation and how to use it.
Complete technical documentation including:
- Case Study Overview - Project requirements and objectives
- Buildings & Users Breakdown - Detailed inventory of 4 buildings
- Visual Diagram Description - Cisco Packet Tracer topology design
- IP Addressing Plan (VLSM) - Complete subnet allocation tables
- Dynamic Routing Protocol - OSPF configuration and justification
- Access Control Lists (ACL) - Security policies and traffic control
- Bill of Materials - Equipment list with costs ($284,683 total)
Step-by-step instructions to build the network in Cisco Packet Tracer.
Detailed guide to create the visual topology in Packet Tracer.
Comprehensive verification that all project requirements have been met with links to each requirement.
- 1 Central ISP Edge Router (Cisco ISR 4331)
- 4 Building Routers (Cisco ISR series)
- 1 Cisco ASA 5506-X Firewall for perimeter security
- 4 Cisco Catalyst Switches (2960/3650 series)
- Fiber Optic Backbone for inter-building connectivity
- Perimeter firewall with stateful inspection
- VLAN-based network segmentation (14 VLANs)
- Granular ACL policies for traffic control
- Complete guest Wi-Fi isolation
- IoT device security controls
| Building | Purpose | VLANs | IP Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building A | Administration | 3 VLANs | 192.168.10.0/24 |
| Building B | Academic | 4 VLANs | 192.168.20.0/24 |
| Building C | Services & Library | 3 VLANs | 192.168.30.0/24 |
| Building D | Sports & Events | 3 VLANs | 192.168.40.0/24, 192.168.99.0/24 |
- Routers: 5 Cisco ISR routers (4331, 4321, 4221)
- Switches: 4 Cisco Catalyst switches (2960/3650)
- Firewall: 1 Cisco ASA 5506-X
- Wireless: 3 Cisco Aironet APs + Wireless Controller
- 135 Total End-User Devices:
- 75 Student Lab PCs
- 20 Teacher Laptops
- 22 Staff Desktop PCs
- 15 Library PCs
- 3 Sports/Events PCs
- 12 IP Security Cameras (Cisco Meraki MV22X)
- 10 Interactive Smart Boards (Cisco Webex Board 70)
- 3 Digital Scoreboards
- 1 NVR Server + 1 IoT Management Server
| Category | Cost (USD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Routers & Firewall | $13,550 | 4.8% |
| Switches | $9,000 | 3.2% |
| Wireless Infrastructure | $7,850 | 2.8% |
| Security & Surveillance | $11,500 | 4.1% |
| IoT & Smart Devices | $63,700 | 22.6% |
| End-User Devices | $98,850 | 35.1% |
| Cabling & Infrastructure | $16,350 | 5.8% |
| Software & Licensing | $6,550 | 2.3% |
| Professional Services | $21,400 | 7.6% |
| Contingency & Maintenance | $35,933 | 12.7% |
| GRAND TOTAL | $284,683 | 100% |
- All routers, firewall, and switches
- Fiber optic cabling
- Basic configuration services
- Timeline: Months 1-2
- Wireless infrastructure
- Security cameras and NVR
- Cat6a cabling
- Timeline: Months 2-3
- All end-user devices
- IoT devices and smart boards
- Software licensing
- Timeline: Months 3-4
- Staff training
- Testing and validation
- Final documentation
- Timeline: Month 4-5
- Guest Wi-Fi Isolation: Blocks access to internal networks
- Student Lab Restrictions: Denies access to admin resources
- Firewall Traffic Filtering: HTTP/HTTPS with inspection
- IoT Device Isolation: Limits IoT-to-PC communication
- Administrative Access Control: VTY line protection
- Protocol: OSPF Version 2 (OSPFv2)
- Area Design: Single Area 0 (Backbone Area)
- Convergence: Sub-second (1-5 seconds)
- Benefits: Scalability, fast convergence, open standard
This project provides hands-on experience with:
- Enterprise network design principles
- VLSM subnetting and IP planning
- OSPF dynamic routing configuration
- Security policy implementation (ACLs, Firewall)
- Network documentation best practices
- Budget planning and project management
- Cisco Packet Tracer - Network simulation and visualization
- Cisco IOS - Router and switch configuration
- Cisco ASA - Firewall configuration
- OSPF - Dynamic routing protocol
- VLANs - Network segmentation
- 802.1Q - VLAN tagging
- VLSM - Variable Length Subnet Masking
To implement this network design:
- Review Documentation: Read the Smart Campus Network Design Report
- Open Cisco Packet Tracer: Install Cisco Packet Tracer (v8.0+)
- Follow Implementation Guide: Use the Packet Tracer Implementation Guide
- Create Topology: Follow Network Diagram Instructions
- Configure Devices: Use configuration examples from the report
- Test & Verify: Use the testing checklist in Appendix B
- Project Name: Future Vision Smart Campus
- Course: Computer Networks
- Institution: Educational Institution Network Design
- Version: 1.0
- Date: December 2025
This project is for educational purposes.
Note: This is a comprehensive network design project suitable for computer networking courses, certifications (CCNA, CCNP), and real-world implementation planning.