ProGen Technologies, a software development company, plans to establish a…
2026
ProGen Technologies, a software development company, plans to establish a backbone network to connect its four development centres located in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Kolkata. Each branch already has its own Local Area Network (LAN) based on a Star Topology. The company wants reliable inter-city connectivity, secure communication, and efficient network management. Based on the given scenario, answer the following questions:
(A) Identify the type of network (LAN / MAN / PAN / WAN) required to connect all the branches located in different cities.
(B) Suggest a suitable wired communication medium that can be used to connect all the branches over long distances.
(C) State any one advantage of using a Router instead of a Switch for connecting devices or networks across different branches.
(D) Name a network security system (software, hardware, or both) that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules to protect networks from unauthorized access and malicious activities.
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(A) Type of Network:
WAN (Wide Area Network) is required to connect branches in different cities.
It connects geographically distant locations and supports backbone communication.
Example: Internet, banking networks like SBI.
(B) Wired Communication Medium:
Optical Fiber Cable is suitable for long-distance communication.
It offers high bandwidth, low signal loss, and is immune to interference.
Example: Undersea cables, telecom backbone lines.
(C) Advantage of Router over Switch:
A router connects different networks, while a switch works within a LAN.
It uses IP addressing and selects the best path.
Example: Home Wi-Fi router.
(D) Network Security System:
Firewall monitors and controls traffic based on rules.
It prevents unauthorized access.
Example: Windows Defender Firewall.
