Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used to automatically assign IP addresses and network configuration parameters to devices on a network. A DHCP server assigns this information so devices can communicate with each other. The document describes lab sheets for CCNA exercises involving DHCP configuration, inter-VLAN routing, trunk link configuration, and installing DNS and DHCP servers. Various networking devices and Cisco Packet Tracer or VMware software are used in the labs.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used to automatically assign IP addresses and network configuration parameters to devices on a network. A DHCP server assigns this information so devices can communicate with each other. The document describes lab sheets for CCNA exercises involving DHCP configuration, inter-VLAN routing, trunk link configuration, and installing DNS and DHCP servers. Various networking devices and Cisco Packet Tracer or VMware software are used in the labs.
Description: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used to automate the process of configuring device on IP network, thus allowing them to use network services. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameter to each devices on network so that they can communicate with each other.
Device Used: Router, Switch, End Devices, Copper Straight Cable
System Used: Cisco Packet Tracer Lab Sheet 2
Title: CCNA Inter-VLAN Configuration in IP
Description: Inter-VLAN routing refers to the movement of packets across the network between hosts in different network segments. VLAN make it easier for one to segment a network, which in turn improves the performance of the network and makes it more flexible, since they are logical connections. VLAN act as separate subnet on the network. To move packets from one VLAN to another and enable communications among hosts, we have to configure the VLAN network.
Device Used: Router, Switch, Copper Straight Cable, End Devices
System Used: Cisco Packet Tracer Lab Sheet 3 Title: CCNA Trunk Link Configuration Basic Description: A network trunk is a communications line or link designed to carry multiple signals simultaneously to provide network access between two points. Trunks typically connect switching centers in a communications system. The signals can convey any type of communications data.
Device Used: Router, Switch, Copper Straight Cable, End Devices
System Used: Cisco Packet Tracer Lab Sheet 4 Title: DNS Server Installation Description: The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the Internet. When users type domain names such as “google.com” into web browsers, DNS is responsible for finding the correct IP address for those sites. Browsers then use those addresses to communicate with origin servers to access website information. System Used: VMware Work Station Pro. Lab Sheet 5 Title: DHCP Server Installation Description: A DHCP Server is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices. It relies on the standard protocol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP to respond to broadcast queries by clients. A DHCP server automatically sends the required network parameters for clients to properly communicate on the network. Without it, the network administrator has to manually set up every client that joins the network, which can be cumbersome, especially in large networks. DHCP servers usually assign each client with a unique dynamic IP address, which changes when the client’s lease for that IP address has expired.