UNIT 3: NETWORKING PROJECT

Build Peer-to-Peer network

Project I: Preparing Ethernet cables and devices

This practice has crucial important as when files are shared to the network will reduce the cost of
printout papers as one document can be shared by many users who stands in the same P2P
network or when sharing printer to the same P2P network, all users can enjoy printing without
taking time in installing setup to all computers in the same work group.

In order to build peer-to-peer network we need several equipment discussed in previous network
classes, the maximum number of computer to build a P2P network is 10, transmission media
needed is UTP cables. We use crossover to connect the same devices (hub to hub, computer to
computer, router to router, and switch to switch) and straight through cable to connect different
devices (Computer to switch, computer to hub). We use star topology where we need Switch/hub
as the central devices. To build a P2P network of 2 computers we need only two computers and
Ethernet cable (Strait through cable), for P2P network of more than 2 computers we need
computers, Ethernet cables (Crossover and Straight through) and Switch/hub.

We are going to build a peer-to-peer network for small office or home office.

In this practice, we need to arrange 10 computers, which is the maximum number of computer
allowed in P2P network.

Step 3: Connect each end of the UTP CAT 6 straight through cables to connect computers to Switch/
Hub.

Project II: Static IP address configuration

In this project we use maximum 10 computers which are allowed to build P2P network, the IP
addresses given to the PCs can be in the same network for being in the same work group to share
resources such as folder, printer, files and network.
PC9: 192.168.0.9, PC10: 192.168.0.10

Step 5: Configure static IP address for each computer.

Process 6: Select “Use the following IP address” and enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway and DNS server. Click OK and close the Local Area Connection properties window.

Procces7: As an example, assign one PC1 an IP address of 192.168.0.1 and use the subnet mask
255.255.255.0.

Procces 8: As an example, assign one PC2 an IP address of 192.168.0.2 and use the subnet mask
255.255.255.0.

Process 9: Do the same for other 8 PCs

Process 2: Type Ping 192.162.0.1 (if you use a computer assigned with 192.168.0.2 type in: ping
192.168.0.2) then press Enter button

Step 7: Do the same as what you did on step 5 to all PCs

Step 5: Click Add.
Now the folder will be accessible by anyone who joined the Home Group when they browse the
Documents folder

Project I: Creating and setting an FTP folder

Setting up a File transfer protocol (FTP) server may sound complicated, but it’s actually quite easy
to set up especially if using Windows 10.

Step 1: Create a folder that your FTP users will be accessing on C: drive.

Step3: Here type “ipconfig” and press enter, write down the IP address and the default gateway
IP, because we are going to use it in the next steps. Here the following IP addresses will be used:
10.0.0.17 and 10.0.0.1

Step 6: Select the check box, next to “Internet Information Services” also collapse it to check
mark “FTP Server” and “FTP Extensibility”, then click the OK button and wait for the features to be
added.

Project II: Creating and setting an FTP site

Step 7: Go to Control panel, Administrative tools,
Step11: On the Binding and SSL Settings page, click on the drop down to select the IP Address of
the computer, Select “No SSL”. If you do have an SSL certificate, you can choose either “Require
SSL” or “Allow SSL”.

Note: Be sure to require SSL if you intend to make this FTP server accessible via the Internet.

Step14: Now your new IIS Site is properly created.

To allow additional users you must: