Networking Structure
We desire to launch a base-wide network with OS-X server to perform the following tasks:
Managed Traffic Load
We propose a balanced multi WAN router (Peplink 310 or 30) to receive input from 3 Qwest DSL lines for approximately 36Mbs throughput to the internet. The Peplink models can manage user groups and throttle accordingly but it is unsure if this can be done through the server better. Or can the server and router share user-groups to avoid multiple logins?
Asset Sharing
Files and contacts will be shared through access to the server. It is desirable to make the server files structure the default for saved files.
Render Nodes
The server and Intel OS-X Client Nodes should be accessible and configured for Final Cut render sharing through Compressor from the Communications Office.
DHCP Assignment
The Peplink router will have the IP address: 192.168.0.1 (gateway 255.255.255.0) and Assign IP’s in a range from *.*.*.20-254 to allow for static IP’s between the range of *.*.*.2-19
Again, unsure if IP assignment can be done better through the server. Can the main router (or server) manage subnets for departments as well? Should the server act as an interim to between the network and the gateway, or should the server be an offshoot of the network?
Subnets should be for departments over LAN and WLAN (as seen on Networking Map) and double as Guest AP’s / Extenders.
User Groups
It is desirable to have custom fetched desktops, program access, and shared asset access based on user-group assignment. Also, tracking and reporting of NSFW web activity.
Time Machine Backups
A 4TB FAT32 server attached RAID 5 drive for OS-X and Windows system backup. Scheduled and managed by the server for individual nodes.
Wireless Access Points / Extenders
Dedicated AP’s in bridged extender mode can be placed in weak zones to extend range of Subnet Routers. Access and bandwidth are hoped to be controlled by user-group. Sys-Admins and staff have access to internal network. Guests have access to certain printers, and the internet with global and per user throttling.
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