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NetPath Illuminator: The Network Odyssey

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Project Objectives
3. Lab Levels and Implementation
1. Level-1: Basic Connectivity
2. Level-2: Switch Operation
3. Level-3: Subnetting and ARP Issues
4. Level-4: Routing Basics
5. Level-5: Inter-network Communication
6. Level-6: Static Routing
7. Level-7: Dynamic Routing with OSPF
8. Level-8: OSPF with Redundant Paths
4. Packet Capture and Analysis
5. Visualization Tool
6. AI Enhancement (Optional)
7. Conclusion
8. References

1. Introduction
The "NetPath Illuminator" project aims to integrate practical networking lab
experiences with the development of an innovative tool that visualizes the real-time
journey of data packets across various network devices and topologies. This report
documents the approach, implementation, and results of the project, highlighting how
the tool facilitates a deeper understanding of network packet flow.

2. Project Objectives
 Develop a Visualization Tool: Create a real-time graphical representation of packet flow
through network devices and topologies.
 Simulate Network Scenarios: Implement and analyze scenarios from Levels 1 to 8 using
networking concepts and tools.
 Analyze Packet Data: Utilize packet sniffing tools to capture and interpret packet data.
 Optional Expansion: Explore AI-powered packet analysis for advanced insights.

3. Lab Levels and Implementation


Level-1: Basic Connectivity

Objective: Establish a connection between two PCs, assign IP addresses, and verify
communication using the ping command.
Concepts: ARP, MAC tables.
Implementation:

 Configured IP addresses on two PCs.


 Verified connectivity using ping.
 Explored ARP tables using arp -d and arp -a.

Results:

 Successful ping response confirmed basic connectivity.


 ARP table entries displayed MAC-to-IP address mappings.

Level-2: Switch Operation

Objective: Connect multiple PCs via a switch, assign IP addresses, and examine
switch operation.
Concepts: MAC tables, VLANs, switching.
Implementation:

 Connected PCs through a switch and assigned IP addresses.


 Performed ping tests and viewed the MAC address table with show mac address-
table.

Results:

 Verified inter-PC connectivity.


 Observed switch learning, flooding, and forwarding through MAC table entries.

Level-3: Subnetting and ARP Issues

Objective: Investigate connectivity issues when PCs are on different subnets.


Concepts: ARP, subnetting, routers.
Implementation:

 Assigned different subnets to two PCs.


 Analyzed failure in ARP resolution and communication.

Results:

 Identified that ARP messages could not reach different subnets.


 Explained the need for routers to facilitate communication between subnets.

Level-4: Routing Basics

Objective: Connect PCs through a router, test connectivity, and analyze routing
tables.
Concepts: IP routing, default gateway.
Implementation:

 Connected PCs via a router and performed ping tests.


 Examined routing tables with show ip route and show ip int brief.

Results:

 Confirmed routing and default gateway functionalities.


 Displayed routing table entries and default gateway role.

Level-5: Inter-network Communication

Objective: Enable communication between multiple networks using a router and


switch.
Concepts: Routing tables, ARP tables, MAC tables.
Implementation:

 Connected multiple networks through a switch and router.


 Initiated ping commands between networks and analyzed routing and MAC tables.

Results:

 Validated inter-network communication and observed routing and ARP operations.

Level-6: Static Routing

Objective: Configure static routes between multiple networks.


Concepts: Static routing, Routing Information Base (RIB).
Implementation:

 Configured static routes on routers.


 Examined the routing table with show ip route.

Results:

 Successfully configured static routes.


 Analyzed static routes and RIB entries.

Level-7: Dynamic Routing with OSPF

Objective: Configure and analyze OSPF on routers.


Concepts: OSPF, dynamic routing.
Implementation:

 Configured OSPF on routers.


 Used OSPF-specific commands to examine routing tables and neighbor relationships.

Results:
 Displayed OSPF routing tables and neighbor information.
 Validated dynamic routing with OSPF.

Level-8: OSPF with Redundant Paths

Objective: Configure OSPF with primary and backup paths, and observe packet flow
changes after link failure.
Concepts: OSPF, path redundancy.
Implementation:

 Configured OSPF with redundant paths.


 Captured packets before and after link failure.

Results:

 Demonstrated OSPF’s ability to reroute packets after link failure.

4. Packet Capture and Analysis


 Tools Used: Packet Capture, Wireshark.
 Process: Captured packet data at various levels, analyzed headers, and documented packet
flow.
 Findings: Illustrated packet journeys and highlighted key network interactions.

5. Visualization Tool
 Description: Developed a graphical tool to represent packet flow, interactions with network
devices, and routing decisions.
 Features: Dynamic packet flow visualization, real-time updates, and interactive queries.

6. AI Enhancement (Optional)
 Description: Explored the potential for an AI-powered packet analyzer.
 Tools: Packet Buddy, Packet RAPTOR.
 Objective: Train models to enhance packet analysis and insights.

7. Conclusion
The "NetPath Illuminator" project successfully integrated practical networking
concepts with an innovative tool for visualizing packet flow. The tool aids in
understanding network operations and troubleshooting, providing a comprehensive
learning experience.

8. References
 Cisco Packet Tracer Documentation
 Wireshark Tutorial
 OSPF and Routing Protocol Resources
 Packet Buddy and Packet RAPTOR Open-source Projects

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