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In Cisco packet tracer, we are always simulating the network system even without the real equipment or
devices used in networking industry. In constructing the end devices to the intermediary devices using
the different media available in the software program, we need a topology. Network Topology is simply
the arrangement of end devices such as Computers, laptops, printers, etc. in a network. Depending on the
application, we can use different topology like the Bus, Star, Mesh, Ring, or combination of the above
topologies.
Objective/s:
At the end of this activity, the students are expected to have been able to:
Familiarize the different topologies used in the Network Systems.
Construct a simple connection that could simulate the transferring of messages using the
Cisco Packet tracer
Design a network topology depending on the application
Material/s Needed:
Cisco packet Tracer installer
NOTE: Set up your video camera. Take your video while you are doing the activity. You will submit this as
your output for the activity.
Procedure:
1. Open the Cisco packet Tracer Program and choose Simulation Mode
2. Single click on the end devices and single click the generic host.
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3. Choose PC and move it by dragging the cursor into the topology area just like the picture shown
below.
4. Add three more host as shown below:
5. Connect PC0 and PC1 to a switch0, and PC2 and PC3 to switch1. You can use any switch model but
for this experiment select 2950-24. Add the switch by moving the “plus” sign below PC0 and
PC1.Connect PC0 and PC1 by first choosing connections.
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6. Click the Copper-Straight Through Cable.
7. Configure PC0 by clicking it once. Choose FastEthernet and drag the cursor to Switch0 just as
shown below.
8. Click on Switch0 and choose FastEthernet0/1 as shown below.
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9. Notice a green light on PC0 Ethernet and an amber light Switch0 FastEthernet0/1 port. It means
that it is temporarily not forwarding frames. Wait for 30 seconds, the amber light will change to
green indicating the port has entered the forwarding stage.
10. Repeat steps 5 to 9, but this time use PC2 to PC3 to another switch. (the actual switch port does
not matter)
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11. Using the Steps 1 to 10, construct the following topologies using 5 PC, 3 Laptops and 1 printer, at
least 2 switches or hubs. It depends on your design. There should be green light indicating the
frames are already forwarded.
a. Bus Topology
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b. Star topology
c. Ring Topology
d. Mesh Topology
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Questions: (to be answered within the video)
1. What does amber and green light indicates in Cisco Packet Tracer
= the amber light is an indicator that corresponding path is currently not able to forward information or
able to allow frames to pass through. A green light on the other hand indicate that the corresponding path
is now on the forwarding stage and frames are able to pass through.
2. What is the function of the switch and hubs?
= a switch is used in connecting different end devices within the network so that the connected
switch/switches can communicate with each other. A hub is used for connecting different Ethernet
devices the same as switch is for end devices.
3. What do you think is the topology that only uses single medium
=I think that the Bus Topology is the one, since in a Bus Topology all device are connected to a single
cable called the back bone.
4. What can you conclude from this activity?
= in this activity, I was able to do hands on in term of building and designing the different network
topology. At first, I am worried because as a per instruction that the amber light will turn to green after
few seconds but in my experience, it took more time than that. And based on my observation, I had to
toggle between Realtime and Stimulation mode of the packet tracer before the Stimulation will make the
amber light turn into green.
Video Link Here>>>
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BL6WYMA126AMlxmn8UexbQzwWQN6o2qG/view?usp=sharing
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS:
Save your video file in “.mp4” or “.avi” format only.
The filename of your video should be:
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“<Last Name>, <First Name> - Laboratory Exercise 0<XX>”
Upload your video to google drive.
Attach the link in a text file or word document and upload the file on the space provided for it in
the LMS.
Rubric For Checking:
Points 20 16 12 8
Criteria
Content and Content is well Contents are Contents are Content is not well
Organization organized organized for the partially organized organized
exceedingly. most part
Requirements All requirements All requirements Requirements are Requirements
are met and are met. partially met. were not
exceeded. completely met.
Mechanics No misspellings or Three or fewer partially did not Full of grammatical
grammatical errors misspellings or follow the error and did not
and Followed the mechanical errors instructions follow the
instructions well. and slightly instructions at all.
followed the
instructions
Originality Product shows a Product shows Partially show Uses other
large amount of mostly original original work with people\'s ideas
original thought. thought. Work quite new ideas (giving them
Ideas are creative shows new ideas and insights credit), but there is
and inventive. and insights. little evidence of
original thinking.
