Design and Simulation of an Internet Café Network Infrastructure with Centralized Game Server, Bandwidth Management, and Security Restrictions Using Star Topology
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Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Computer Engineering Department, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Nagtahan Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 (Philippines)
Article Information
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100601066
Subject Category: Wireless Communications
Volume/Issue: 10/6 | Page No: 15153-15163
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-06-24
Accepted: 2026-06-29
Published: 2026-07-11
Abstract
Internet cafés continue to serve as important venues for online gaming, internet access, and digital services. However, many establishments encounter issues such as network congestion, inefficient bandwidth utilization, slow game updates, and security vulnerabilities. This study aimed to design and simulate an Internet Café Network Infrastructure incorporating a centralized game server, bandwidth management mechanisms, and security restrictions using a star topology. A Design and Development Research approach was employed. The proposed network consisted of thirty client computers, one game server, one router, one managed switch, and one administrative workstation. The network design was developed through floor plan creation and simulated using Cisco Packet Tracer. Network performance was evaluated through connectivity testing, server accessibility, VLAN segmentation, and security validation. Results demonstrated that the proposed network design provided reliable connectivity, efficient resource utilization, centralized management, and enhanced network security. The findings suggest that the proposed infrastructure is suitable for small- and medium-sized Internet cafés and can serve as a model for future network deployment projects.
Keywords
Network performance was evaluated through connectivity testing, server accessibility, VLAN segmentation
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