Networking Experiments

This repository documents a series of networking experiments conducted using Cisco Packet Tracer. The experiments focus on understanding network tools, devices, topologies, and configurations, including VLAN setup.

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Experiments Overview

Experiment 1: Study of Network Tools

• Objective:
  • Explore and utilize commonly used network tools for troubleshooting and management.
• Description:
  • Conducted a study of network tools available in Cisco Packet Tracer, including:
    • Ping: For testing connectivity between devices.
    • Traceroute: For identifying the path packets take through the network.
    • Simulation Mode: For visualizing and analyzing packet flow between devices.
  • A peer-to-peer connection was set up using a switch to demonstrate the use of these tools in real-time scenarios.

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Experiment 2: Study of Network Devices

• Objective:
  • Understand the functionality and roles of different network devices.
• Description:
  • Explored the configuration and operation of devices such as:
    • Switches
    • Routers
    • PCs and Laptops
  • Configured a simple peer-to-peer connection using Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Connected 4 PCs and 1 laptop to a switch to establish communication and validate connectivity.

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Experiment 4: Network Topologies

• Objective:
  • Study and implement various network topologies.
• Description:
  • Simulated and analyzed the following topologies in Cisco Packet Tracer:
    • Bus Topology
    • Star Topology
    • Ring Topology
    • Mesh Topology
    • Hybrid Topology
  • Observed data flow in each topology and noted their advantages and limitations.

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Experiment 5: Creating VLANs

• Objective:
  • Learn and implement VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) using Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Description:
  • Configured two VLANs on two managed switches:
    • VLAN 10: Named HR
    • VLAN 20: Named Accounts
  • Used the console to configure VLANs and assign devices to the respective VLANs.
  • Verified that devices within the same VLAN could communicate, while devices in different VLANs were isolated unless explicitly configured for inter-VLAN communication.

Experiment 6: Creating inter VLANs

• Objective:

  • Learn and implement inter VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) using Cisco Packet Tracer.

• Description:

  • Configured two VLANs on two managed switches:
    • VLAN 10
    • VLAN 20
  • Used the console to configure VLANs and assign devices to the respective VLANs.
  • Verified that devices within the same VLAN could communicate, and different VLANs can communicate using ping commad in terminal.

  Experiment 7: Creating spannning tree

• Objective:

  • Learn and implement Spanning tree using Cisco Packet Tracer.

• Description:

  • Configured three switches:

    • Identify root brige and root port.

  • Check the pkt file to know how to identify it.

    Experiment 8: Configuration and Connecting Wifi using PC and Laptop

• Objective:

  • Configure and connect different enddevices to wifi service.

• Description:

  • Configure wifi, and physical wifi component.

    • And configure wifi device password.

    Experiment 9: Configuration of DHCP (dynamic ip allocation) for all devices

• Objective:

  • Configure and connect different enddevices to a router using dynamic ip address.

• Description:

  • Configure router to support dhcp.
  • Allocate DHCP to end devices.

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Tools and Technologies Used

• Platform: Cisco Packet Tracer
• Network Tools in Packet Tracer: Ping, Traceroute, Simulation Mode
• Devices: Switches, PCs, Laptops
• Protocols: Ethernet, VLANs

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Key Learnings

1. Developed familiarity with Cisco Packet Tracer and its simulation capabilities.
2. Learned to use built-in tools like Ping, Traceroute, and Simulation Mode for troubleshooting.
3. Gained practical knowledge of configuring network topologies and devices virtually.
4. Acquired skills in VLAN configuration and observed the behavior of isolated networks.

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Conclusion

These experiments provided a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts through simulations in Cisco Packet Tracer. The hands-on approach solidified theoretical knowledge and prepared for real-world applications in networking.

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Acknowledgment

Special thanks to Cisco for providing a robust simulation tool that made it possible to perform these experiments virtually. Chatgpt for fomatting the readme file.