LAB MANUAL Computer Networks

Lab -2

Introduction to Packet Tracer

Lab Learning Objectives:

After completing this session, students would be able to:
 Packet Tracer (software) to design and simulate networks.
 To connect two PCs without hub.
 To connect two PCs using an Ethernet hub/bridge/switch.
 To configure and verify network connectivity.
 Remote ports configuration via telnet

Expected Deliverables:
In this lab, you will collect the following snapshots:
 Connectivity test results
 Configuration Results

Lab Hardware and Software Required:

 Desktop Computer
 Packet Tracer Software

Introduction to Packet Tracer

Packet Tracer is a proprietary tool of Cisco. It is used to create & simulate network virtually. It
gives same environment virtually as it exists physically. This tool gives all type of network
devices require to create one real time working network and also provide same interface as if you
are working on real device.
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Packet Tracer is a standalone, simulation-based learning environment for networking novices to

design, configure, and troubleshoot computer networks at a CCNA-level of complexity. Packet
Tracer supports student and instructor creation of simulations, visualizations, and animations of
networking phenomena. Like any simulation, Packet Tracer relies on a simplified model of
networking devices and protocols. Real computer networks remain the benchmark for
understanding network behavior and developing networking skills. Packet Tracer was created to
help address the "digital divide" in networking education, where many students and teachers lack
access to equipment, bandwidth, and interactive modes of learning networking. When you open
Packet Tracer, by default you will be presented with the following interface:

Activity_01

Connect two PCs directly, configure and test connectivity in the similar fashion as you did in
your previous lab physically.

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Steps:

1. Place two PCs

2. Connect the PCs with each other using cross-over cable.
3. Configure IPv4 settings.
a. Assign Class-C IP address 192.168.1.2 to PC0
b. Assign Class-C IP address 192.168.1.3 to Laptop
Use Ping command in CLI to validate the connection. Place the trimmed snapshot of Ping results
from PC0 for Laptop in the following box.

4. Once you apply the ping command, click the simulation tab and observe the data transfer
between two devices (attach the screenshot)

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5. Go to Menu barOptionsPreferences. Make the possible changes in the logical

workspace, such as font size, interface enable/disable, name show/hide. Attach the
screenshots of with proper steps.

6. Click on the physical tab and show the availability of two devices present in the logical
workspace. Attach the screenshots of with proper steps.

Activity_02

Connect THREE PCs using a switch, configure and test connectivity.

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Steps:

1. Place three PCs and a 2960 switch.

2. Connect the PCs with the switch using straight through cable.
3. Configure IPv4 settings.
a. Assign Class-C IP address 192.168.1.4 to PC1
b. Assign Class-C IP address 192.168.1.5 to PC2
c. Assign Class-C IP address 192.168.1.6 to PC3
4. Use Ping command in CLI to validate the connection.
Place the trimmed snapshot of Ping results from PC3 to PC1 and PC2 in the following box.

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Question_01: Briefly define the ping parameters

Question_02: Design a hub based network and a switch based network in a single logical
workspace. Practically observe the difference between the operations of two devices.

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Question_02: Briefly define the simulation mode parameters

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