LAB MANUAL

COURSE Title: Data Communication and

Networking
Course Code: CSC-231
Credit Hours: (1 Lab)

LAHORE LEADS UNIVERSITY

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT LAHORE

Table of Contents
 Lab # Topics Covered
Ping and Traceroute Commands
Lab # 01
Ping and Traceroute Commands for customized information
Basic Network Commands on windows (ipconfig etc)
Lab # 02
Basic Network Commands on Linux (ifconfig etc)
LAN Cable Construction (Cat-6, Cross vs Straight Cable)
Lab # 03
LAN Cable Testing (Cross vs Straight Cable)
Building a Physical LAN using switch
Lab # 04
Resource (File/Printer) sharing in LAN
Introduction & Installation of Wireshark Network Monitor
Lab # 05
GUI understanding, Packet Capturing and Analyzing
Analysing Frame Header on Wireshark (Layer-2)
Lab # 06
CISCO Packet Tracer, Introduction and Installation
Lab # 07
Building LAN on Packet Tracer and message passing
Configuration and Installation of Physical Switch and GUI Understanding
Lab # 08
VLAN Configuration
Configuration and Installation of Physical Router and GUI Understanding
Lab # 09
Analysing Datagram Header on Wireshark (Layer-3)
Design Problem Using Router
Lab # 10
PC Network TCP/IP Configuration.
Basic OSPF Configuration
Lab # 11
Basic EIGRP Configuration
Analysing Segment Header on Wireshark (Layer-4)
Lab # 12 Well Known Port identification through packet capturing in wireshark
Analyzing Layer 5 for Encrypted and Unencrypted Traffic
Lab # 13
 LAB # 01

Lab Title:
Ping and Traceroute Commands for generic and customized information

Lab Objective:
Objective of this lab is to make students understand the use of ping and traceroute
commands of network for generic and customized information.

Activity Outcomes:
The student will understand the advantages of ping and traceroute commands.

Introduction:
Ping uses the Internet Control Message Protocol(ICMP) echo-request and echo-reply
feature to test physical connectivity. Because ping reports on four attempts (by default in
windows), it gives an indication the reliability of the connection. Look over the result and
verify that the ping was successful. Was the ping successful? If not, report to the instructor.

Activity-1(Solved):
Network Ping Command (Windows)

1. Command Prompt:
It takes input command from user in a text-based user interface. > sign is used as a
separator and before that you have path of working directory. E.g:

2. ping [specific address e.g. google.com]

Command:
C:\Users\>ping google.com
Note: Sometimes ping command shows IPv6 address by default, so to show IPv4 address you
need to type -4 at the end of ping command as shown above.

3. ping [IP Address] //We can ping with IP address directly

Command:
C:\Users\>ping 142.250.181.174

4. ping -t [specific address] // for continuous ping until stopped with ctrl^c
// for 5 pings, ping -n 5 google.com
Command:
C:\Users\user>ping -t google.com
//-n 5 for 5 pings

5. ping -l [Pkt Size in Bytes] [specific address] // for change pkt size from default 32 to
200 upto 65500
Command:
C:\Users\> ping -l 200 google.com
6. ping -i [TTL in number] [specific address] //-i 2 for setting TTL=2, 8.8.8.8 public DNS
server
Command:
C:\Users\> ping -i 2 8.8.8.8

7. ping 127.0.0.1 //for loopback testing

Command:
C:\Users\> ping 127.0.0.1

Explanation:
The address 127.0.0.1 is reserved for loopback testing. If the ping is successful, then
TCP/IP is properly installed and functioning on this computer. Packets sent to this
address never reach the network but are looped through the network interface card
only. This can be used for diagnostic purposes to verify that the internal path through
the TCP/IP protocols is working.
 Network Trace Route Command
1. tracert [specific address or IP]
Command:
C:\Users\> tracert 8.8.8.8

2. tracert -h [max_hops] [specific address or IP] //Max. number of hops to search for target.
Command:
C:\Users\> tracert -h 4 8.8.8.8

Activity-2(Students will do their self):

Find the equivalent of all above commands in linux and execute. Also paste the screen shots
of the outputs.
 LAB # 02

Lab Title:
Basic Network Commands on windows and Linux

Lab Objective:
Objective of this lab is to make students understand the use of network important
commands for generic and customized information about the network configuration.

Activity Outcomes:
The student will understand the advantages of network commands and configuration.

Introduction:
The network infrastructure is a very complex structure of cables, routers, access points,
data packets, and a many other small components that together make the entire network
work seamlessly. Any issue in any of these smaller components may lead to an overall
collapse of the network infrastructure. This may lead to disruption of WiFi, cellular and
wired (ethernet) infrastructure. This is the reason why it's very important to have an
access to how the network is performing and know troubleshooting techniques,
namely networking commands, which are used at the command prompt to get network
information.
Networking commands are used at the command prompt to get network information like
the IP address of the system (remember that an IP address is the address of your device in
a network), MAC address, network route traversed by a packet, and the IP address of the
server in which a website or URL is hosted.
The IP address and the default gateway should be in the same network or subnet;
otherwise this host wouldn’t be able to communicate outside the network

Activity-1:

1. Network ipconfig command (Internet Protocol Configuration):

The IPCONFIG network command provides a comprehensive view of information regarding
the IP address configuration of the device we are currently working on.
The IPConfig command also provides us with some variation in the primary command that
targets specific system settings or data, which are:

• IPConfig/all - Provides primary output with additional information about

network adapters.

• IPConfig/renew - Used to renew the system’s IP address.

• IPConfig/release - Removes the system’s current IP address.

2. System Info command:
Displays detailed configuration information about a computer and its operating system,
including operating system configuration, security information, product ID, and hardware
properties (such as RAM, disk space, and network cards).
3. Netstat Command
The Netstat command as the name suggests displays an overview of all the network
connections in the device. The table shows detail about the connection protocol, address, and
the current state of the network.
4. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command:
The ARP command is used to access the mapping structure of IP addresses to the MAC address.
This provides us with a better understanding of the transmission of packets in the network
channel.

5. NSLOOKUP Command
The NSLOOKUP command is used to troubleshoot network connectivity issues in the system.
Using the nslookup command, we can access the information related to our system’s DNS
server, i.e., domain name and IP address.

LINUX COMMANDS

To use Linux Terminal online use following link:

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/linux_terminal_online.php
OR
https://bellard.org/jslinux/vm.html?cpu=riscv64&url=fedora33-riscv.cfg&mem=256

Activity-2(Students will do their self):

Find the equivalent of all above commands in linux and execute. Also paste the screen shots
of the outputs.
 LAB # 03

Lab Title:
LAN Cable Construction (Cat-6, Cross vs Straight Cable)

Lab Objective:
Aim: Study of different types of Network cables and practically implement the cross-wired cable and
straight through cable using clamping tool.

Activity Outcomes:
Students will learn about different type of cables and LAN cable construction

Introduction:

Category 6 cable:
Category 6 cable is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet and other network physical layers
that is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards. Cat 6 must
meet more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise than Cat 5 and Cat 5e. Category 6
cables support Gigabit Ethernet data rates of 1 gigabit per second. These cables can accommodate
10 Gigabit Ethernet connections over a limited distance—commonly about 180 feet for a single
cable. Cat 6 cable contains four pairs of copper wire and uses all the pairs for signaling to obtain
its high level of performance. It is compatible with fast Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and
Gigabit networks, and is backward compatible with previous iterations, such as Cat5/5E and Cat3.

In most cases, Cat6 cable is used for connecting a computer to another device like a hub, router or
switch in order to allow the sharing of files across a network or for accessing the Internet. It can also
be used for connecting computers to other devices together such as printers or scanners, or for
incoming and outgoing LAN connections on patch panels.
Crossover Cable:
An Ethernet crossover cable is a network cable used to connect two Ethernet network devices
directly, such as two computers without a switch or router in between. They are used to send and
receive data by enabling complex data transfers between computers, routers, and networks.
Ethernet crossover cables are similar to straight-through cable except that they have pairs of wires
that crisscross. Their internal wiring reverses the incoming and outgoing signals. It uses a design
that allows the data output pins on one end of the cable to be connected directly to the data input
pins on the other end of the cable.

Crossover cables look much like a regular Ethernet cable, but they are unique. Unlike
an Ethernet cable, crossover cables have specific wiring designed with a reversed path for signal
transmission. Opting for Ethernet wiring in temporary networking situations stops the system from
working properly. Crossover cables work best for direct networking. If you are conjoining a network
switch and a peripheral, you shouldn't use crossover cables. An Ethernet cable is the best for this
scenario because of its versed wiring methods. A crossover cable uses an entirely different wiring
process, where signals are obtained but sent reversely to both endpoints.
Straight Through Cable
A straight-through cable is an ethernet cable that connects the wires within it one to one on both
sides. This means that wire one will connect to pin spot one in both connectors, wire two will
connect to pin spot two in both connectors, and so on.
Key Difference between Straight Through Cables and Crossover Cables

• Crossover cable, Pin 1 is crossed with Pin 3, and Pin 2 is crossed with Pin 6, while in Straight-
through cable Pin connection is one-to-one.
• Straight-through cables are mainly used for connecting non-similar devices, while crossover
cables are mostly used for connecting similar devices.
• Straight-through cable connects a computer with a DSL modem, while Crossover cable
connects Router to Router and Computer

When to use Straight Through Cable?

• It helps you to connect a computer to a switch/hub’s normal port.

• You can use it to connect a computer to a cable/DSL modem’s LAN port.
• It allows you to connect a router’s WAN port to a cable/DSL modem’s LAN port.
• Connect 2 switches or hubs with one of the hub or switch using an upline port and the other
one using a normal port.
When to use Crossover Cable?

• It can use a computer to a computer with no switch or hub.

• Network devise to the network device. For example, the route to the router.
• Crossover cable enables one to establish a direct connection between two computing devices
using Ethernet ports.
• It Connects two computers directly.
• You can connect two hubs/switches by using the normal port in both switches and hubs.
 LAB # 04

Lab Title:
Building a Physical LAN using switch & GUI Understanding

Lab Objective:
Configure a switch with a name and an IP Address.
Configure password to ensure that access to the CLI is secure.
Configure VLAN.
Save the active configuration.
View the switch browser interface.

Activity Outcomes:
Students will learn about different type of switch configuration and Installation.

Introduction:
A switch is used in a wired network to connect to other devices using Ethernet cables. The switch
allows each connected device to talk to the others. Wireless-only networks do not use switches
because devices such as wireless routers and adapters communicate directly with one another.
Although you can use the ports on the back of a router or modem to connect a few Ethernet devices
together, switches offer a number of advantages:
• Switches allow you to connect dozens of devices.
• Switches keep traffic between two devices from getting in the way of your other devices on
the same network.
• Switches allow you to control who has access to various parts of the network.
• Switches allow you to monitor usage.
• Switches allow communication (within your network) that's even faster than the Internet.
• High-end switches can be tailored to your network needs with pluggable modules.
Configuration Requirements
Cables Connectivity

Switch model numbers

There are many switch models available in the market and few are mentioned below.
• First is the switch’s Ethernet capability:
o FS: Fast Ethernet.
o GS or JGS: Gigabit Ethernet.
o GSS: Gigabit Ethernet ClickSwitch.
o MS: Multigigabit Ethernet (5-speed).
o XS: 10-Gigabit Ethernet.

Topology Diagram
Background / Preparation
In this activity, you will configure these settings on the customer Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch:
• Host name
• Console password
• vty password
• Privileged EXEC mode password
• Privileged EXEC mode secret
• IP address on VLAN1 interface
• Default gateway
Note: Not all commands are graded by Packet Tracer.

Step 1: Configure the switch host name.

a. From the Customer PC, use a console cable and terminal emulation software to connect
to the consoleof the customer Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch.
b. Set the host name on the switch to CustomerSwitch using these commands.
Switch>enable Switch#configure terminal
Switch(config)#hostname CustomerSwitch

Step 2: Configure the privileged mode password and secret.

a. From global configuration mode, configure the password as cisco.
CustomerSwitch(config)#enable password cisco
b. From global configuration mode, configure the secret as cisco123.
CustomerSwitch(config)#enable secret cisco123

Step 3: Configure the console password.

a. From global configuration mode, switch to configuration mode to configure the console
line.
CustomerSwitch(config)#line console 0
b. From line configuration mode, set the password to cisco and require the password to be
entered atlogin.
CustomerSwitch(config-line)#password ciscoCustomerSwitch(config-line)#login
CustomerSwitch(config-line)#exit

Step 4: Configure the vty password.

a. From global configuration mode, switch to the configuration mode for the vty lines 0
through 15.
CustomerSwitch(config)#line vty 0 15
b. From line configuration mode, set the password to cisco and require the password to be
entered atlogin.
CustomerSwitch(config-line)#password ciscoCustomerSwitch(config-line)#login
CustomerSwitch(config-line)#exit

Step 5: Configure an IP address on interface VLAN1.

From global configuration mode, switch to interface configuration mode for VLAN1, and assign the IP
address192.168.1.5 with the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
CustomerSwitch(config)#interface vlan 1
CustomerSwitch(config-if)#ip address 192.168.1.5 255.255.255.0
CustomerSwitch(config-if)#no shutdown
CustomerSwitch(config-if)#exit

Step 6: Configure the default gateway.

a. From global configuration mode, assign the default gateway to 192.168.1.1.
CustomerSwitch(config)#ip default-gateway 192.168.1.1
b. Click the Check Results button at the bottom of this instruction window to check your
work.

Step 7: Verify the configuration.

The Customer Switch should now be able to ping the ISP Server at 209.165.201.10. The first one or
two pingsmay fail while ARP converges.
CustomerSwitch(config)#end CustomerSwitch#ping 209.165.201.10S
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 209.165.201.10, timeout is 2 seconds:
Success rate is 60 percent (3/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 181/189/197 msCustomerSwitch#

Reflection
a. What is the significance of assigning the IP address to the VLAN1 interface instead of any
of the FastEthernet interfaces?
b. What command is necessary to enforce password authentication on the console and vty
lines?
c. How many gigabit ports are available on the Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch that you used in
the activity
 LAB # 05 & 6

Lab Title:
Introduction & Installation of Wireshark Network Monitor & Analysing Frame Header on
Wireshark (Layer-2)

Lab Objective:
The basic purpose of this lab is to introduce you to Wireshark, a popular protocol analyzer. By the
end of this lab you will be familiar to its environment and will know how to capture and interactively
browse the traffic running on a computer network using it.

Activity Outcomes:
The student will understand the packet capturing method and packet encapsulation of headers at
different layer’s.

Introduction:
A protocol analyzer is a tool that can be used to inspect what exactly is happening on a network with
respect to traffic flow. For example, if your TCP/IP sessions are "hanging", a protocol analyzer can
show which system sent the last packet, and which system failed to respond. If you are experiencing
slow screen updates, a protocol analyzer can display delta time stamps and show which system is
waiting for packets, and which system is slow to respond.

A protocol analyzer can show runaway traffic (broadcast or multicast storms) and its origin, system
errors and retries, and whether a station is sending, trying to send, or only seeming to communicate.
You will get information that is otherwise unavailable, which results in more efficient
troubleshooting and better LAN health.=

1. Introduction to Wireshark
Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer, used for network troubleshooting, analysis,
software and communications protocol development, and education.
The basic tool for observing the messages exchanged between executing protocol entities is called a
packet sniffer. As the name suggests, a packet sniffer captures (“sniffs”) messages being
sent/received from/by your computer; it will also typically store and/or display the contents of the
various protocol fields in these captured messages. A packet sniffer itself is passive. It observes
messages being sent and received by applications and protocols running on your computer, but
never sends packets itself. Similarly, received packets are never explicitly addressed to the packet
sniffer. Instead, a packet sniffer receives a copy of packets that are sent/ received from/by
application and protocols executing on your machine.
Getting Wireshark
a) www.wireshark.org/download.html
Note: First download and Install with default options
 Lab Assignment
1.Take a print of this page
2.Perform the following lab and answer the questions:
 LAB # 07

Lab Title:
Cisco Packet Tracer, Building LAN on Packet Tracer and message passing

Lab Objective:
The basic purpose of this lab is to introduce you to Packet Tracer, Get acquainted with
Packet Tracer & Make some simple Packet Tracer scenarios

Activity Outcomes:
Students will have gained the basic understanding of Packet Tracer to see “protocols in
action”. After this lab, students will have developed basic understanding of digging deep
into the network protocols.

Introduction:
Packet Tracer is a protocol simulator developed by Dennis Frezzo and his team at Cisco
Systems. Packet Tracer (PT) is a powerful and dynamic tool that displays the various
protocols used in networking, in either Real Time or Simulation mode. The purpose of this
lab is to become familiar with the Packet Tracer interface. Learn how to use existing
topologies and build your own.

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.

Step 1: Getting Packet Tracer

Step 2: Choosing Devices and Connections
We will begin building our network topology by selecting devices and the media in which
to connect them. Several types of devices and network connections can be used. For this
lab we will keep it simple by using End Devices, Switches, Hubs, and Connections.
Single click on each group of devices and connections to display the various choices. The
devices you see may differ slightly.

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1. Other than generic routers, name 3 router models available on the simulation
software.
___________________________________________________
2. What are the two types of serial cables available for WAN connectivity?
___________________________________________________
3. What are the two types of copper cable connectors?
___________________________________________________
4. Other than generic end devices, enumerate four end devices available.
___________________________________________________
Step 3: Building the Topology – Adding Hosts
Single click on the End Devices.

Single click on the Generic host.

Move the cursor into topology area. You will notice it turns into a plus “+” sign.

Single click in the topology area and it copies the device.

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Add three more hosts.

Step 4: Building the Topology – Connecting the Hosts to Hubs and Switches
Adding a Hub
Select a hub, by clicking once on Hubs and once on a Generic hub.

Add the hub by moving the plus sign “+” below PC0 and PC1 and click once.

Connect PC0 to Hub0 by first choosing Connections.

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Click once on the Copper Straight-through cable.

Perform the following steps to connect PC0 to Hub0:

1. Click once on PC0

2. Choose FastEthernet
3. Drag the cursor to Hub0
4. Click once on Hub0 and choose Port 0
5. Notice the green link lights on both the PC0 Ethernet NIC and the Hub0 Port 0
showing that the link is active.

1 2 3 4 5

Repeat the steps above for PC1 connecting it to Port 1 on Hub0. (The actual hub port you
choose does not matter.)

Adding a Switch

Select a switch, by clicking once on Switches and once on a 2950-24 switch.

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Add the switch by moving the plus sign “+” below PC2 and PC3 and click once.

Connect PC2 to Hub0 by first choosing Connections.

Click once on the Copper Straight-through cable.

Perform the following steps to connect PC2 to Switch0:

1. Click once on PC2

2. Choose FastEthernet
3. Drag the cursor to Switch0
4. Click once on Switch0 and choose FastEthernet0/1
5. Notice the green link lights on PC2 Ethernet NIC and amber light Switch0
FastEthernet0/1 port. The switch port is temporarily not forwarding frames, while it goes
through the stages for the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) process.
6. After a about 30 seconds the amber light will change to green indicating that the
port has entered the forwarding stage. Frames can now forwarded out the switch port.

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Repeat the steps above for PC3 connecting it to Port 3 on Switch0 on port FastEtherent0/2.
(The actual switch port you choose does not matter.)

Move the cursor over the link light to view the port number. Fa means FastEthernet, 100
Mbps Ethernet.

Step 5: Configuring IP Addresses and Subnet Masks on the Hosts

Before we can communicate between the hosts we need to configure IP Addresses and
Subnet Masks on the devices.

Click once on PC0.

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Choose the Config tab and click on Settings. It is here that you can change the name of PC0.
It is also here where you would enter a Gateway IP Address, also known as the default
gateway and the DNS Server IP Address. We will discuss this later, but this would be the IP
address of the local router. If you want, you can enter the Gateway IP Address 172.16.1.1
and DNS Server IP Address 172.16.1.100, although it will not be used in this lab.

Click on Interface and then FastEthernet. Although we have not yet discussed IP Addresses, add the IP
Address to 172.16.1.10. Click once in the Subnet Mask field to enter the default Subnet Mask. You can leave
this at 255.255.0.0.

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Also, notice this is where you can change the Bandwidth (speed) and Duplex of the
Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card). The default is Auto (autonegotiation), which
means the NIC will negotiate with the hub or switch. The bandwidth and/or duplex can be
manually set by removing the check from the Auto box and choosing the specific option.

Bandwidth - Auto

If the host is connected to a hub or switch port which can do 100 Mbps, then the Ethernet
NIC on the host will choose 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet). Otherwise, if the hub or switch port
can only do 10 Mbps, then the Ethernet NIC on the host will choose 10 Mbps (Ethernet).

Duplex - Auto

Hub: If the host is connected to a hub, then the Ethernet NIC on the host will choose Half
Duplex.

Switch: If the host is connected to a switch, and the switch port is configured as Full Duplex
(or Autonegotiation), then the Ethernet NIC on the host will choose Full Duplex. If the
switch port is configured as Half Duplex, then the Ethernet NIC on the host will choose Half
Duplex. (Full Duplex is a much more efficient option.)
The information is automatically saved when entered.
To close this dialog box, click the “X” in the upper right.

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Repeat these steps for the other hosts. Use the information below for IP Addresses and
Subnet Masks.

Host IP Address Subnet Mask

PC0 172.16.1.10 255.255.0.0
PC1 172.16.1.11 255.255.0.0
PC2 172.16.1.12 255.255.0.0
PC3 172.16.1.13 255.255.0.0

Verify the information

To verify the information that you entered, move the Select tool (arrow) over each host.

Deleting a Device or Link

To delete a device or link, choose the Delete tool and click on the item you wish to delete.

Step 6: Connecting Hub0 to Switch0

To connect like-devices, like a Hub and a Switch, we will use a Cross-over cable. Click once
the Cross-over Cable from the Connections options.

Move the Connections cursor over Hub0 and click once.

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Select Port 5 (actual port does not matter).

Move the Connections cursor to Switch0.

Click once on Switch0 and choose FastEthernet0/4 (actual port does not matter).

The link light for switch port FastEthernet0/4 will begin as amber and eventually change to
green as the Spanning Tree Protocol transitions the port to forwarding.

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Step 7: Verifying Connectivity in Realtime Mode
Be sure you are in Realtime mode.

Select the Add Simple PDU tool used to ping devices.

Click once on PC0, then once on PC3.

The PDU Last Status should show as Successful.

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Change the IP address of PC3 to 172.16.2.13. Perform a ping from PC0 to PC3. What is the
ping result?
_______________________________________________________

Return the IP address of PC3 to 172.16.1.13. Change the IP address of PC2 to 172.17.1.12.
Perform a ping from PC0 to PC2. What is the ping result?
_______________________________________________________

Resetting the Network

At this point we will want to reset the network, whenever you want to reset the network
and begin the simulation again, perform the following tasks:

Click Delete in the PDU area.

Now, Power Cycle Devices and confirm the action.

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Waiting for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Note: Because Packet Tracer also simulates the Spanning Tree Protocol, at times the switch
may show amber lights on its interfaces. You will need to wait for the lights to turn green
on the switches before they will forward any Ethernet frames.

Step 8: Verifying Connectivity in Simulation Mode

Be sure you are in Simulation mode.

Deselect all filters (All/None) and select only ICMP.

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 1

2
Select the Add Simple PDU tool used to ping devices..

Click once on PC0, then once on PC3.

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Continue clicking Capture/Forward button until the ICMP ping is completed. You should
see the ICMP messages move between the hosts, hub and switch. The PDU Last Status
should show as Successful. Click on Clear Event List if you do not want to look at the events
or click Preview Previous Events if you do. For this exercise it does not matter.

Step 9: Saving the Topology

Perform the following steps to save the topology (uses .pkt file extension).

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Opening Existing Topologies

Opening Existing PT Topologies

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 LAB # 08

Lab Title:
Configuration and Installation of Physical Switch and GUI Understanding

Lab Objective:
Clear the configuration of a standalone switch to prepare it for a new lab.

Activity Outcomes:
Students will learn about Installation of Physical Switch

Introduction:
When working with a switch that has been previously configured, any new commands
entered will be mergedwith the existing configuration, causing unpredictable results. In
this lab you prepare a Catalyst 2960 or 3560switch for use with a lab. This is accomplished
by erasing the startup configuration from NVRAM and deletingthe VLAN database.

Note:
This lab uses the Cisco WS-C2960-24TT-L switch with the Cisco IOS image c2960-
lanbasek9-mz.122-46.SE.bin and the Catalyst 3560-24PS switch with the Cisco IOS image
c3560-advipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin. Other switches (such as a 2950 or a 3550), and
Cisco IOS Software versions can be used if theyhave comparable capabilities and features.
Depending on the switch model and Cisco IOS Software version,the commands available
and output produced might vary from what is shown in this lab

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Basic Switch Configuration

SWITCH
Step 1: Connect to the switch console port and enter privileged EXEC mode.
From a computer running a terminal emulation program, connect to the console port of the
switch that youwant to clear using a console cable. You should see a console prompt that
includes the switch’s hostname,followed by a
> or #
. The default switch hostname is “Switch.”
Switch>
or
Switch#
If the prompt ends with a
>
, you are not in privileged EXEC mode. To enter privileged EXEC mode, type
enable
. This might require a password. If you are in a configuration mode, type
exit
or
end
.If not enabled:
Switch>
enable
Switch#
If in global configuration mode:
Switch(config)#
exit
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 Switch#
Step 2: Delete the VLAN database file.
In privileged EXEC mode, type
delete flash:vlan.dat
and press Enter. If you are asked to confirm, pressEnter until you are back to the original
prompt.
Switch#
delete flash:vlan.dat
Delete flash:vlan.dat? [confirm]Switch#
Step 3: Erase the startup config from NVRAM.
After deleting the vlan.dat file, you can erase the startup configuration on the switch by
typing
erase startup-config
. You again have to press Enter to confirm.
Switch#
erase startup-config
Erasing the nvramfilesystemwill remove
all configuration files! Continue?[confirm][OK]Erase of nvram: completeSwitch#
Step 4: Reload the device, but do not save the system configuration if prompted. After
clearing the switch configuration, reload the switch by typing reload and pressing Enter. If
you are askedwhether to save the current configuration, answer no
. Press Enter to confirm. The switch starts reloading.Your output might look different
depending on the switch model that you are using. This step might take a fewminutes,
because the switch needs time to reload.
Switch# reload
Systemconfiguration has been modified. Save? [yes/no]: no
--- SystemConfiguration Dialog ---Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog?
[yes/no]: no
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: Enter

Switch Configuration Commands

Switch > (User mode)

Switch > enable
Switch # (Privileged EXEC mode)
Switch # Configure Terminal
Switch (config)# (Global Mode)

Configure IP addresses for Switch Interfaces

Switch (config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/0
Switch(config-if)# ip address 100.100.100.1 255.255.255.252
Switch (config-if)# no shutdown
Switch (config-if)# exit
Switch (config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/1
Switch (config-if)# ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0
Switch (config-if)# no shutdown
Switch (config-if)# exit

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 LAB # 09

Lab Title:
Configuration and Installation of Physical Router and GUI Understanding

Lab Objective:
1. Understanding basic networking commands
2. Configuring the Router configuration commands

Activity Outcomes:
Students will learn about Installation of Physical Router

Introduction:
Cisco uses IOS which stands for Internetwork operating system. IOS is command line
interface for configuring switch and router. Following are steps for connecting to router.

Problem 1: Procedure to configure a Router with the PC

1. Get a Console Cable

2. Plug the serial end into the back of the computer
3. Put the RJ-45 into the console port of Router.
4. Get a terminal program
- Hyperterminal
- Tera term
- Minicom
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- Securecrt
5. Set it to connect via com port with
Baud rate=9600
Data bits=8
Parity=None
Stop bits=1
Flow Control:None
Configure IP Address on Fast Ethernet 0/1:..
Router(config)# hostname CISCO
CISCO(config)# int fastEthernet 0/1
CISCO(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.10 255.0.0.0
CISCO(config-if)# no shutdown

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