Final Project Diagram

Explanation of Project Objects

• Satellite – A device in the earth’s lower orbit that receives and transmits signals from the ground receiver.
• Ground Receiver – This equipment will capture the magnetic radio frequencies sent from the orbital satellite and send them over to the satellite box for further processing. It is typically connected to the satellite box via a coaxial cable.
• Satellite Box – This device works similarly to a typical modem, it processes the analog signals from the satellite ground receiver and decodes them as a digital signal, and sends them to the router for further processing.
• Router – The router will then distribute the digital data from the satellite box to the main switch boxes connected to it for further routing to the lower level switch boxes.
• Servers – The storage server acts as a secure vault for the computers on this network to store various important files. The email server acts as a processing center for all incoming and outgoing emails within the network. There is also a backup server for each one to prevent data loss. The servers are also further protected via an access management device to prevent unauthorized access.
• Generators – This equipment is used to supply power to all tents and devices except for Tent 3. Tent 3 powers are supplied from tents 2 and 4. There is also a backup generator in case the primary generator fails. 
• Computers – It is used for input, output, processing, and displaying data. All computers are connected to a switch box in their corresponding tent via an ethernet cable. 
• Printers – Each tent has its own device, it is used to print, fax, and scan documents.
• Access Point – The access point will create a wireless local area network (WLAN) for the people standing within its range to provide internet for their mobile devices. It also acts as a failover in case of a switch failure. In the event of such a failure, the ethernet cable that was originally connected to the switch will be redirected to the access point. 
• Power Strip – The power strip provides multiple outlets to the devices inside of the tent. 
• Switch – This device is used to connect the other devices to the network and will also allow them to communicate with each other. Typically via an ethernet cable. Fiber-Optic cables will also suffice if the budget allows for better performance.
• Central Network Hub – This device connects the various switches together and facilitates the traffic between them to ensure smooth and orderly communications.
• Firewall – This device will facilitate and protect the critical infrastructure at its root and act as the primary line of defense.
• Access Management – This device will facilitate and authenticate users onto the network to prevent unauthorized access and act as a secondary safeguard to protect the core infrastructure.