Computer Networks (202044501)

Department of Computer Engineering

PRACTICAL 1

Introduction to CISCO Packet Tracer software.

1. Use different types of devices like pc, switches, cables, pc with
wireless card.
2. Create basic topologies and assign IP address, subnet mask,
DNS, gateway IP address. 3. Test connectivity with ping command.

1) Ring Topology :
• Ring topology is a type of network topology in which each
devices is connected to two other devices on either side via an RJ-45
cable or coaxial cable
• This forms a circular ring of connected devices which gives its
name.
• Data is commonly transferred in one direction along the ring
known as unidirectional ring.
• Example:

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2) Bus Topology:

• In this type of network topology, one computer works like a

server whereas the other works as a client.
• The main function of the server is to exchange information
between different client computers
• Bus topology network is used to add the printers, I/O devices in
the offices or home.
• Example:

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3)Mesh Topology:

• In a mesh topology there is no central connection point.

• Instead, each node is connected to at least one other node and
usually to more than one.

• Each node is capable of sending messages to and receiving

messages from other nodes.
The nodes act as relays, passing on a message towards its final
destination.

Example:

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4) Star Topology:

• A star topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in

which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point,
like a hub or a switch.
• A star takes more cable than e.g. a bus, but the benefit is that if a
cable fails, only one node will be brought down.
• Example:

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