EliteZone Cyber Station

EZ EliteZone Cyber Station: Network Project Cyber Cafe Network Design and Implementation (BITS1313—Data Communication & Networking) Project Summary EliteZone Cyber Station is a gaming-focused cyber cafe located in Subang Jaya SS15 designed to provide high-performance, low-latency online gaming and comfortable community space for casual and competitive gamers. Group Members Nur Khairiah Binti Mohd Rasidi Fatin Aqilah Binti Mohamad Fadilah Madhesh Rao A/L Subramaniam Naveen Poobalan Sarveshkhumar A/L Jayaperagash Project Details Shop Lot Size: 15' x 25' (single shop lot; multi-zone seating) Primary Focus: Gaming (Valorant, Dota 2, CS2, FIFA 2025) Course: BITS 1313—Data Communication & Networking This blog contains the full project delive...

Introduction EliteZone Cyber Station is a two-story cyber café concept designed to deliver high-speed internet access, modern gaming facilities, and reliable productivity stations to users in the urban hotspot of Subang Jaya SS15, Selangor. SS15 is widely recognized for its high student population, active youth community, and dense commercial activity, making it the ideal environment for a performance-oriented cyber café. 1. Business Overview The objective of EliteZone Cyber Station is to create a comfortable, fast, and secure digital environment that supports a wide range of user needs. The café combines: Competitive gaming stations equipped with high-end GPUs, fast monitors, and wired LAN connectivity. Productivity computers for assignments, online classes, coding work, digital submissions, and research. Multimedia-capable systems for video editing, design work, 3D modeling, and creative projects. Printing and scanning services for students and working adults....

Hardware & Software Requirements The table below lists recommended components, estimated unit price ranges (RM), and estimated totals based on quantities from the project brief. Item Description Est. Unit Price (RM) Qty Est. Total (RM) Client PCs Mid-range gaming PC (Ryzen 5 / 16GB / RTX GPU) 2,500 – 4,000 20 50,000–80,000 Server/Cashier PC Reliable desktop for billing, file server 1,500–3,000 1 1,500–3,000 Network Switches 16-port Gigabit unmanaged switch (TP-Link TL-SG1016D) 270–310 2 540–620 Ethernet Cabling CAT6 UTP (305m, full copper) 420–650 1 box 420–650 Modem/Router Provided by ISP (Unifi Fiber plan) 0 (ISP-provided) 1 0 All-in-one Printer Epson EcoTank L3210 (scan/copy) 450–550 1 450–550 Furniture Gaming desks & chairs for 21 stations 300–800 21 6,300 – 16,800 CCTV System Security cameras + DVR/NVR 1,000 – 2,500 1 1,000 – 2,500 Air Conditioning Commercial grade unit(s) 3,0...

Proposed Network Topology & Design Overview We propose a hybrid star topology with a centralized core switch and a Cat6/fiber backbone. The cyber café network supports gaming PCs, general browsing systems, guest Wi-Fi, cashier/server systems, CCTV monitoring, and management devices. This topology ensures high performance, scalability, easy troubleshooting, and cost efficiency. Key Networking Devices ISP modem/router (Unifi Fiber) – primary internet uplink Edge router/firewall – traffic filtering and basic security Core switch – 24-port Gigabit managed switch (VLAN & QoS support) Access switches – 16-port Gigabit switches for user zones Wireless Access Points (WAP) for guest Wi-Fi and staff devices Server/Cashier PC for billing, monitoring, and local services NVR system for CCTV video storage Physical Media & Cabling Cat6 UTP cables for wo...

IP Addressing Plan (VLSM) Base network chosen: 192.168.100.0/24 (private network). We apply VLSM to produce efficient subnets for different functional groups (guest Wi-Fi, floor zones, server, CCTV and management). Subnet Allocation (largest → smallest) Subnet Name Prefix Network Address Usable Host Range Broadcast Hosts Available Guest Wi-Fi /26 192.168.100.0 192.168.100.1 – 192.168.100.62 192.168.100.63 62 Floor 1 (Client PCs) /28 192.168.100.64 192.168.100.65 – 192.168.100.78 192.168.100.79 14 Floor 2 (Client PCs) /28 192.168.100.80 192.168.100.81 – 192.168.100.94 192.168.100.95 14 Server/Cashier /29 192.168.100.96 192.168.100.97 – 192.168.100.102 192.168.100.103 6 CCTV/NVR /29 192.168.100.104 192.168.100.105 – 192.168.100.110 192.168.100.111 6 Network Management /29 192.168.100.112 192.168.100.113 – 192.168.100.118 192.168.100.119 6 Notes: Remaining addresses (192.168.100.1...

Types of Internet Access A reliable and high-speed internet connection is a critical requirement for the operation of a cyber café. Activities such as online gaming, academic research, video streaming, cloud-based applications, and printing services depend heavily on stable bandwidth and low network latency. In this project, several types of internet access commonly available in Malaysia are evaluated to determine the most suitable solution for EliteZone Cyber Station. Comparison of Internet Access Options ISP / Type Type of Usage Coverage Bandwidth (Typical) Estimated Monthly Cost Unifi Fiber Primary internet connection Good fiber coverage in urban areas such as Subang Jaya 100 Mbps – 500 Mbps (symmetrical plans available) RM 149 – RM 399 Unifi Mobile ...

Network Diagram Software To design and document the cyber café network topology, a reliable and easy-to-use network diagramming tool is required. The diagram must clearly represent the logical structure of the network, including the internet connection, core and access switches, end-user devices, servers, and security components such as CCTV and management systems. For this project, draw.io (also known as diagrams.net) was selected as the primary network diagram software. draw.io is a free, web-based diagramming tool that supports standard networking symbols, structured layouts, and high-resolution exports. It allows the network topology to be designed accurately without requiring paid software or advanced technical skills. The software supports common networking components such as routers, switches, access points, servers, and client devices. It also allows clear ...

Conclusion In conclusion, the design and implementation of the EliteZone Cyber Station network successfully address the key requirements of a modern cyber café, including high performance, reliability, scalability, and ease of management. The proposed hybrid star topology provides a structured and centralized network layout, enabling efficient data flow and simplified troubleshooting. The use of Cat6 cabling, VLAN segmentation, and VLSM-based IP addressing ensures optimal bandwidth utilization, reduced network congestion, and improved security by separating user traffic, management systems, and critical services such as cashier operations and CCTV monitoring. These design choices align with standard networking best practices taught in the Data Communication and Networking course. In terms of internet connectivity, the selection of Unifi Fiber as the primary access link provides...

Project Presentation Video — EliteZone Cyber Station The following video presents the overall design and implementation of the EliteZone Cyber Station network. It covers the business concept, floor plan, network topology, IP addressing strategy, internet access selection, and project conclusion. Video description: All group members participate in explaining different sections of the project to demonstrate understanding of Data Communication and Networking concepts.