Ch+1+Project+Instructions

For your Ch. 1 Project you may choose your own partner and one of the following projects listed below:
DUE JAN. 23

Open this file to see the Rubric.[[file:presentation.xlsx]]
= Once your project is complete post either an attachment or a link to your project on the Ch. 1 Student Projects page. =

Design your own network
Using the 802.11 wireless LAN technology, design a home network for your new home. List the specific product models in your home network along with their costs.Present your plan to the class. Be sure to include an explanation of what type of encryption you will be using as well as what other types of security you will be using on your network.Be sure to identify your ISP including any equipment the ISP provides. Be sure to include all networking gear such as, routers, switches, and identify total number of end systems.

Streaming video
Create a presentation for the class to teach us the following concepts:
 * What is streaming of stored video?
 * What are some popular Web sites that provide streaming video today?
 * What is P2P streaming of live video?
 * What are some popular Web sites that provide this service today?

Wireless Access
Create a presentation for the class to compare and contrast WiFi wireless Internet access, 3G wireless and 4G wireless Internet access. Be sure to include: bit rates of the services, costs, roaming and access ubiquity. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Filesharing
Learn about file-sharing and bit torrent. Create a presentation to share with the class. Be sure to address the following:
 * Why was the original Napster P2P shut down?
 * What is RIAA and what measures is it taking to limit P2P filesharing of copyrighted content?
 * What is the difference between direct and indirect copyright infringement?
 * What is BitTorrent?
 * How is BitTorrent different from file-sharing?

Don't forget all presentations must include Works Cited.