CCNA I Exploration

Lab 2 – Intro to Packet Tracer Lab

Required Materials - data File LSG01-PTSkills1.pka

Packet Tracer is a simulator used in the Cisco Curriculum to use as a supplement to learn
networking fundamentals. Can be downloaded from the Cisco Site, download with Tutorials.
Used in all Semesters.

Files needed to complete the exercises are on Blackboard, Course Materials

Network symbols – 1.3.2 (2)

Network connections – 1.3.2 (3)

Go through Topology Diagram/Addressing Table

Device Names
Interfaces
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Straight Through ________ (unlike devices)
Cross Over_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (like devices)

Topology Diagram

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Addressing Table

Interfac
Device IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway
e

Fa0/0 192.168.254.253 255.255.255.0 N/A

R1-ISP
S0/0/0 10.10.10.6 255.255.255.252 10.10.10.5

Fa0/0 172.16.255.254 255.255.0.0 NA

R2-
Central
S0/0/0 10.10.10.5 255.255.255.252 10.10.10.6

S1-
VLAN 1 172.16.254.1 255.255.0.0 172.16.255.254
Central
PC 1A
NIC 172.16.1.1 255.255.0.0 172.16.255.254

PC 1B
NIC 172.16.1.2 255.255.0.0 172.16.255.254

Eagle
Server NIC 192.168.254.254 255.255.255.0 192.168.254.253

1) Work through Tasks 1 and Task 2

Learning Objectives
• Explore Packet Tracer Real-time mode
• Explore the Logical Workspace
• Explore Packet Tracer operation
• Connect devices
• Examine a device configuration
• Review the standard lab setup
• Overview of the devices

Background
Throughout the course you will be using a standard lab setup created from actual PCs, servers, routers,
and switches to learn networking concepts. This method provides widest range of features and the most
realistic experience. Since equipment and time are limited, this experience can be supplemented by a
simulated environment. The simulator that is used in this course is Packet Tracer. Packet Tracer provides
a rich set of protocols, equipment, and features but only a fraction of what is possible with real equipment.
Packet Tracer is a supplement to not a replacement for experience with real equipment. You are
encouraged to compare the results obtained from Packet Tracer network models with the behavior of real
equipment. You are also encouraged to examine the Help files built into Packet Tracer, which include an
extensive "My First PT Lab", tutorials, and information on the strengths and limitations of using Packet

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Tracer to model networks. This activity will provide an opportunity to explore the standard lab setup using
Packet Tracer simulator. Packet Tracer has two file formats it can create: .pkt files (network simulation
model files) and .pka files (activity files for practice). When you create your own networks in Packet
Tracer, or modify existing files from your instructor or your peers, you will often use the .pkt file format.
When you launched this activity from the curriculum, these instructions appeared. They are the result of
the .pka, Packet Tracer activity file format. At the bottom of these instructions are two buttons: Check
Results (which gives you feedback on how much of the activity you have completed) and Reset Activity
(which starts the activity over, if you want to clear your work or gain more practice).

Task 1: Explore the PT Interface.

Step 1: Examine the Logical Workplace. Open the file LSG01-PTSkills1.pka.

When Packet Tracer starts it presents a logical view of the network in real-time mode. The main part of
the PT interface is the Logical Workplace. This is the large area where devices are placed and
connected.

Step 2: Symbols Navigation.

The lower left portion of the PT interface, below the yellow bar, is the portion of the interface that you use
to select and place devices into the logical workplace. The first box in the lower left contains symbols that
represent groups of devices. As you move the mouse pointer over these symbols the name of the group
appears in the text box in the center. When you click on one of these symbols the specific devices in the
group appear in the box to the right. As you point to the specific devices, a description of the device
appears in the text box below the specific devices. Click on each of the groups and study the various
devices that are available and their symbols.

Task 2: Explore PT operations

Step 1: Connect the devices using auto connect.

Click on the connections group symbol. The specific connection symbols provide different cable types that
can be used to connect devices. The first specific type, the gold lightning bolt, will automatically select the
connection type based on the interfaces available on the devices. When you click on this symbol the
pointer resembles a cable connector. To connect two devices click the auto connection symbol, click the
first device, and then click the second device. Using the auto connection symbol, make the following
connection:

• Connect the Eagle Server to the R1-ISP router.

• Connect PC-PT 1A to the S1-Central switch.

Step 2: Examine device configuration with a mouse over.

Move your mouse over the devices found in the logical workplace. As you move the mouse pointer over
these symbols the device configurations appears in a text box.
• A router will display port configuration information including IP address, port status, and MAC
address.
• A server will display IP address, MAC address, and Gateway information
• A switch will display port configuration information including IP address, MAC address, port
status, and VLAN membership.
• A PC will display IP address, MAC address, and Gateway information.

Step 3: Examine device configuration. Left mouse click on each device type found in the logical
workplace to view the device configuration.

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 • Router and Switch devices contain three tabs. These tabs are Physical, Config, and CLI
(Command Line Interface).
o The Physical tab displays the physical components of the device such as modules.
New modules can also be added using this tab.
o The Config tab displays the general configuration information such as device name.
o The CLI tab allows the user to configure the device using the command line interface.
• Server and Hub devices contain two tabs. These tabs are Physical and Config.
o The Physical tab displays components of the device such as ports. New modules can
also be added using this tab.
o The Config tab displays the general information such as device name.
• PC devices contain three tabs. These tabs are Physical, Config, and Desktop.
o The Physical tab displays components of the device. New modules can also be added
using this tab.
o The Config tab displays the device name, IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and
gateway information.
o The Desktop tab allows the user to configure, IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway, DNS server, dial-up, and wireless. A terminal emulator, the command
prompt and a simulated web browser can also be accessed using the Desktop tab.

2. Work through the following Tutorials: (7 minutes each)

Open Packet Tracer, Help, Tutorials, Interface Overview, Creating a Networking
Topology

3. Use Packet Tracer to create the topology at the beginning of this document. Use the
‘Note’ control from the toolbar on the right side of the screen to label the devices with
names. Put your name and class into the topology. Alt/PrntScrn and paste the window
into a Word document; print to turn in.