The TwentyFour7 cybercafe
1. Introduction
The business
Our Twentyfour7 cybercafé is a modern cybercafé that offer a high-speed internet access, gaming play stations, and printing services. The primary goal is to offer affordable and fast internet access to students, remote worker and gamer.
Location
The cybercafé will be located in a 15’ x 25’ shop lot at Twentyfour7 Café, Bandar Universiti Pagoh, 84500 Panchor Johor the location is in strategic area near a college, residential apartments, and a bus station. This ensures a steady flow of potential customers.
Target market
College student
Remote worker
Gamer
2. Proposed hardware and software
2.1 List of hardware and software that will be used in the network
Hardware requirements
Router
Model: TP Link Archer C5400
Network switch (24-port)
Model : 24-Port Gigabit
Access point
Model : TP-Link EAP225
Ethernet cable
Model: Cat6 Ethernet Cables
Gaming pc
Model: IDEALTECH Radiance Turbo NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060
Monitor
Model: Acer Nitro KG240YM
Mouse
Model: Logitech G102
Keyboards
Model: Techware Phantom+
Headset
Model : Logitech H390
Server
Model : Dell PowerEdge T40
Printer
Model: HP LaserJet MFP M283fdw
Software requirements
Windows 11 Pro
Type: OS
Microsoft Office 365
Type : Productivity
Antivirus
Type: Security
Deep Freeze
Type : System Restore
2.2 The price for each hardware or equipment and the total cost for running the business
Hardware | ||||
No. | Item | Quantity | Price per Unit (RM) | Total (RM) |
1 | Monitor | 10 | 469 | 32,990 |
2 | Gaming pc | 10 | 3299 | 4,690 |
3 | Keyboard | 10 | 199 | 1,990 |
4 | Mouse | 10 | 53 | 530 |
5 | Headset | 10 | 129 | 1,290 |
6 | Router | 1 | 899 | 899 |
7 | Network Switch | 1 | 400 | 400 |
8 | Access Point | 2 | 350 | 700 |
9 | Ethernet Cable | 2 | 150 | 300 |
10 | Server | 1 | 3000 | 3,000 |
11 | Printer | 1 | 1200 | 1,200 |
Software | ||||
1 | Windows 11 Pro | 12 month | 50 | 600 |
2 | Microsoft Office 365 | 12 month | 30 | 350 |
3 | Antivirus | 12 month | 10 | 120 |
4 | Deep Freeze | 12 month | 10 | 120 |
Total Cost | ||||
| 49,479 | |||
3. Proposed network topology and design (based on shop lot sized)
Networking devices
Router (TP-Link Archer C5400)
24-Port Gigabit Switch
Access Points
Ethernert Cabling (Cat6)
Server
Topology
For setting up a successful gaming café, selecting a reliable and flexible network topology to arrange the devices of a communication network is important. Since the shop lot size is limited to 15’ x 25’, the star topology is a suitable topology as it enhances the best use of a limited space. In star topology, each device is connected to a central switch. This helps in reducing the total amount of cabling needed, avoiding waste of space and making network management easier. Its centralised structure can reduce latency and improve network performance. Also, the failure of one link only affects the device connected to that link. It ensures that the failure of one link does not impact other devices and therefore the stability of the network is maintained in the gaming café.
Communication media
Wired :
Connects the router, switch, PCs, server, printer, and access points.
Provides reliable, high-speed connection for gaming and printing services.
Wireless :
Enables mobile users (laptops, phones) to access internet.
Dual-band support ensures better bandwidth management and reduced interference
IP addressing
To effectively manage the network of Twentyfour7 cybercafe, IP addressing through subnetting is essential. This ensures unique identifiers for each device and smooth communication.
Total devices:
Gaming PCs: 10
Server: 1
Printer: 1
Router: 1
Switch: 1
Access Points: 2
Admin PC: 1
Total Devices: 17
To accommodate 17 devices, we use the closest subnet mask 192.168.1.0/27, which provides 32 IP address, including 30 usable host addresses.
Subnet calculation
Network Address: 192.168.1.0/27
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.224
Number of usable: 30
Reserved for Network and Broadcast: 2
IP Address range
Network Address: 192.168.1.0
Usable IP Range: 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.30
Broadcast Address: 192.168.1.31
Address allocation
Device | Quantity | Assigned IP Range |
Gaming PCs | 10 | 192.168.1.1 – 192.168.1.10 |
Admin PC | 1 | 192.168.1.11 |
Server | 1 | 192.168.1.12 |
Printer | 1 | 192.168.1.13 |
Router | 1 | 192.168.1.14 |
Switch | 1 | 192.168.1.15 |
Access Points | 2 | 192.168.1.16 – 192.168.1.17 |
Reserved for Expansion | 13 | 192.168.1.18 – 192.168.1.30 |
Assigning IP addresses
Gaming PCs
PC1: 192.168.1.1
PC2: 192.168.1.2
PC3: 192.168.1.3
PC4: 192.168.1.4
PC5: 192.168.1.5
PC6: 192.168.1.6
PC7: 192.168.1.7
PC8: 192.168.1.8
PC9: 192.168.1.9
PC10: 192.168.1.10
Admin PC
Admin PC: 192.168.1.11
Core Devices
Server: 192.168.1.12
Printer: 192.168.1.13
Router (Gateway): 192.168.1.14
Switch: 192.168.1.15
Access Points
AP1: 192.168.1.16
AP2: 192.168.1.17
Reserved IPs (for future devices)
192.168.1.18 – 192.168.1.30
By subnetting our network with a /27 subnet mask, we have ensured that Twentyfour7 cybercafe has enough IP addresses to support all devices while keeping being manageable and efficient. This configuration also enables for future expansion if more devices are added to the network.
5. Type of internet access
The TwentyFour7 cybercafe use CelcomDigi Fibre Biz due to its strong and realible coverage in the Pagoh, Johor area.
Plan: CelcomDigi Fibre Biz 100Mbps
Download Speed : Up to 100Mbps
Upload Speed: Up to 50Mbps
Monthly Subscribtion Fee: RM 198
Conclusion
The proposed network design for the Twentyfour7 Cybercafé is tailored to fit within the 15’ x 25’ shop lot, focusing on reliability, speed, and future scalability. By implementing a star topology using high-performance devices such as the TP-Link router, access points, and Cat6 cables, the setup ensures a stable and efficient experience for both wired and wireless users.
With structured IP addressing and CelcomDigi internet access, the network is designed to handle high traffic from gamers, students, and remote workers effectively. This design supports the business goals of providing fast, affordable, and consistent internet and gaming services in a strategic location near colleges and residential areas.
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