Before setting up anything, I planned everything out on paper. Every single port was pre-planned before purchase.
Many people have asked what software I used to make this topology and requested an editable copy of the topology picture. I use PowerPoint, Excel, and Word very often for simple design and brainstorming tools. I feel MS Visio is not as user-friendly as it was many years ago, and many other fancy tools are not simple enough. I love simplicity and practicality.
Here is the editable copy of my PowerPoint file. Feel free to use it and edit it