Network connecting 100 individuals together
Network connecting 100 individuals together
Hi everyone! I'm researching on my project and I need help cause I have no idea what I'm doing. Apparently I need to create a network setup for around 90 people separated into 5 units in a building to work and share files and also have internet for everyone so roughly I have these questions: Approximately how many switches do I need? Is a single router/modem provided by the ISP sufficient? How many types of server that I need? (Things such as file server, dns server, dhcp etc.) Which network protocols do we use? Advance thanks!
We lack a budget, with every 73 designers requiring a personal PC, while just 5 need to access files remotely. The backup system is still pending.
networking is quite simple—switches with 48 ports are widely available, making it easy to start. the ISP router usually suffices for basic internet needs, though speed depends on your connection. for file storage, you can set up a NAS yourself or use a ready-made Synology NAS, which should handle multiple users smoothly. just ensure it has 10Gbps ports and a compatible switch. overall, it’s not too complicated, but it does cost a bit.