Logical Topology

Logical Network Topology of Headquarter and Branch

🔴 Headquarter

Core Layer

• 2 Core routers connect to the internet and network between branch via WAN provided by 2 internet service providers.
• 2 Firewalls connect to the 2 core routers and serve as a bridge between the core and distribution layers. The firewalls also configure IPSec VPN to support employees who work remotely.

Distribution Layer

• 2 Distribution switches to perform redundancy; if any one breaks, can use another route. This layer connects to the core layer and distributes the network to the access layer.

Access Layer

• Access switches for each department to connect to access points to broadcast wireless signals and supports LAN for various employee devices such as computers, printers.
• Each access switch is connected to 2 distribution switches for redundancy.

VLAN

🔵 Branch

Core Layer

• The core router connects to the Internet and the headquarter through an Internet service provider. And the firewall is connected to the distribution layer.

Distribution Layer

• 2 Distribution switches connect from the core layer to the access layer.

Access Layer

• Access switches for each department to connect to access points to broadcast wireless signals and supports LAN for various employee devices.
• Each access switch is connected to 2 distribution switches for redundancy.

VLAN