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The document describes a lab task on investigating TCP/IP and OSI models using Packet Tracer. It involves generating web traffic in simulation mode, examining the HTTP request and response packets, and exploring the information displayed at each layer of the OSI model and TCP/IP stacks. It also includes instructions for downloading and installing Wireshark software.

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CN Week 4 Lab Task

The document describes a lab task on investigating TCP/IP and OSI models using Packet Tracer. It involves generating web traffic in simulation mode, examining the HTTP request and response packets, and exploring the information displayed at each layer of the OSI model and TCP/IP stacks. It also includes instructions for downloading and installing Wireshark software.

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The Superior University, Lahore

Faculty of Computer Science & IT


Computer Networks – Fall 2022
Lab Task Week 4

Submission Date Total Marks 10


Obtained
Instructions
Marks

Name: Hassan Abid


Roll Number: Bcbsm-F21-033
Section: BSCB 4A

Packet Tracer - Investigate the TCP/IP and OSI Models in Action

Objectives
Part 1: Examine HTTP Web Traffic
Background
This simulation activity is intended to provide a foundation for understanding the TCP/IP protocol suite and the
relationship to the OSI model. Simulation mode allows you to view the data contents being sent across the network at
each layer.
As data moves through the network, it is broken down into smaller pieces and identified so that the pieces can be put
back together when they arrive at the destination. Each piece is assigned a specific name (protocol data unit [PDU]) and
associated with a specific layer of the TCP/IP and OSI models. Packet Tracer simulation mode enables you to view each
of the layers and the associated PDU. The following steps lead the user through the process of requesting a web page
from a web server by using the web browser application available on a client PC.
Even though much of the information displayed will be discussed in more detail later, this is an opportunity to explore the
functionality of Packet Tracer and be able to visualize the encapsulation process.

Part 1: Examine HTTP Web Traffic

Step 1: Switch from Realtime to Simulation mode

Step 2: Generate web (HTTP) traffic.

Step 3: Explore the contents of the HTTP packet.


a. Click the first colored square box under the Event List > Type column. It may be necessary to expand the
Simulation Panel or use the scrollbar directly below the Event List.
b. Ensure that the OSI Model tab is selected.
c. Click the Outbound PDU Details tab.
The PDU Information at Device: Web Client window displays. In this window, there are only two tabs (OSI
Model and Outbound PDU Details) because this is the start of the transmission. As more events are
examined, there will be three tabs displayed, adding a tab for Inbound PDU Details. When an event is the last
event in the stream of traffic, only the OSI Model and Inbound PDU Details tabs are displayed.
Under the Out Layers column, click Layer 7.
Questions:

Question 1:-

What information is listed in the numbered steps directly below the In Layers and Out Layers boxes for Layer
7?

In Layers: The server receive a HTTP request.

Out Layers: The server sends back a HTTP reply to the client.

Question 2:-
Type your answers here.
What is the Dst Port value for Layer 4 under the Out Layers column?

Dst Port value: 1022

Question 3:-
.
What is the Dest. IP value for Layer 3 under the Out Layers column?

Dest. IP value: 192.168.4.10

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Question 4:-
ype your answers here.
What information is displayed at Layer 2 under the Out Layers column?

1. The next-hop IP address is a unicast. The ARP process looks it up in the ARP table.
2. The next-hop IP address is in the ARP table. The ARP process sets the frame's destination MAC address to the one found in the
table.
3. The device encapsulates the PDU into an Ethernet frame.

Type your answers here.

Information listed under the PDU Formats is reflective of the layers within the TCP/IP model.

Note: The information listed under the Ethernet II section of the Outbound PDU Details tab provides even
more detailed information than is listed under Layer 2 on the OSI Model tab. The Outbound PDU Details
provides more descriptive and detailed information. The values under DEST MAC and SRC MAC within the
Ethernet II section of the PDU Details appear on the OSI Model tab under Layer 2 but are not identified as
such.

Questions 5:-
What is the common information listed under the IP section of PDU Details as compared to the information listed under
the OSI Model tab? With which layer is it associated?

The layer 3 is associated in IP section of PDU,s(Inbound PDU and Outbound PDU) and OSI model tab. The common information Listed
(SRC IP,s And DST IP.s).

Question 6:-

What is the common information listed under the TCP section of PDU Details, as compared to the information listed
under the OSI Model tab, and with which layer is it associated?

The layer 4 is associated in IP section of PDU,s(Inbound PDU and Outbound PDU) and OSI model tab. The common information Listed
(Source Ports And Destination Ports).

Lab - Install Wireshark

Objectives
Download and Install Wireshark
Background / Scenario
Wireshark is a software protocol analyzer, or "packet sniffer" application, used for network troubleshooting,
analysis, software and protocol development, and education. As data streams travel back and forth over the
network, the sniffer "captures" each protocol data unit (PDU) and can decode and analyze its content
according to the appropriate RFC, or other specifications.
Wireshark is a useful tool for anyone working with networks and can be used with most labs in the CCNA
courses for data analysis and troubleshooting. This lab provides instructions for downloading and installing
Wireshark.

Paste your screenshots (of Wireshark Installation) here

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