Math233 U1 Ip Worksheet 1503a

MATH233 Unit 1 Individual Project

To communicate most effectively, network administrators attempt to maximize bandwidth and throughput speeds to achieve high data transmission rates within the building’s CAT5e cables. These performance data transfer rates are given in multiples of unit bits per second (bps). In the table below, the school’s IT department estimates the network throughput that is required in the near future. The network manager has asked you to use these data to analyze the current traffic load and the network's overall capacity.

Estimates given in the table below suggest that your network throughput can transfer y Gigabits (Gb) of data in x seconds for each user.

For each question, be sure to show all your work details for full credit. Round all numerical answers to three decimal places.

1. Research and define the concepts of maximum theoretical throughput, channel capacity, and bandwidth. Next, explain the difference between CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cables. What specific speeds can each of these cables handle? Listing credible cited resources, please answer these below.

Cat5e cable supports up to 100 MHz or 1000 Mbps, Cat6 cable supports up to 250MHz or 10Gbps. Both cables have a max distance of 100 meters at 1000Mbps, however, Cat6 can push 10Gbps up to 55 meters (33 in high cross talk conditions).

2. In the table below, based on the first letter of your last name, please select one number from each of the ranges in the x and y columns.

Table A: Estimates of bit-transmissions and times

First Letter of Your last Name | xSeconds | y Gigabits (Gb) |

A – D | 2 to 3.99 | 2 to 3.99 |

E – H | 4 to 7.99 | 4 to 7.99 |

I – L | 8 to 15.99 | 8 to 15.99 |

M – P | 16 to 31.99 | 16 to 31.99 |

Q – T | 32 to 63.99 | 32 to 63.99 |

U – Z | 64 to 79.99 | 64 to 79.99 |

Given that the throughput is the table’s Gigabits per seconds (Gbps), calculate and record this transfer rate for your chosen values with the formula:

Throughput=50...