Introduction

The ability to access and manage networked systems remotely is a

fundamental requirement in modern IT infrastructure. Remote login
systems facilitate this by allowing administrators and users to interact
with devices and systems from different locations. Cisco Packet
Tracer, a network simulation tool developed by Cisco, offers a virtual
environment to design, configure, and test network setups. This
microproject aims to design and implement a basic remote login
system within Cisco Packet Tracer. The project involves setting up a
network with routers, switches, and PCs to enable remote access
through Telnet, providing a practical demonstration of network design
and remote connectivity. In today’s interconnected world, remote
access to systems is crucial for managing networks and performing
administrative tasks from anywhere. This microproject explores the
design and implementation of a basic remote login system using
Cisco Packet Tracer, a network simulation tool. The aim is to set up a
network that allows a client PC to remotely access a server PC
through a routed environment, showcasing fundamental networking
and remote access concepts.

Abstract
This report details the creation of a remote login system in Cisco
Packet Tracer, which includes configuring a network with routers,
switches, and PCs to facilitate remote access. The network consists of
two routers, two switches, and two PCs, each assigned specific IP
addresses. Router1 connects to PC1 and Router2, while Router2
connects to PC2. The routers are configured using OSPF (Open
Shortest Path First) routing protocol to ensure communication
between different network segments. PC1 is set up to remotely access
PC2 via Telnet. The system's functionality is verified through
connectivity tests and remote login attempts, demonstrating
successful implementation of the remote access system.

Summary
In this microproject, a remote login system was successfully
implemented using Cisco Packet Tracer. The network setup involved:

1. Topology Design:
o Two routers, Router1 and Router2, connected via a serial
link.
o Router1 connected to Switch1, which in turn is connected
to PC1 (Client).
o Router2 connected to Switch2, which is connected to PC2
(Server).
2. IP Addressing Scheme:
o PC1: IP Address 192.168.1.2, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0,
Default Gateway 192.168.1.1.
o PC2: IP Address 192.168.2.2, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0,
Default Gateway 192.168.2.1.
o Router1: FastEthernet0/0 - 192.168.1.1 / 255.255.255.0,
Serial0/0 - 10.0.0.1 / 255.255.255.252.
o Router2: FastEthernet0/0 - 192.168.2.1 / 255.255.255.0,
Serial0/0 - 10.0.0.2 / 255.255.255.252.
3. Routing Configuration:
o OSPF was configured on both routers to enable dynamic
routing between the networks.
o The routing tables were verified to ensure proper network
communication.
4. Remote Access Setup:
o PC1 was configured to use Telnet to connect to PC2.
o Connectivity was tested using the ping command, and
Telnet was used to establish a remote session to confirm
the system's functionality.

The setup successfully demonstrated the basic principles of remote

login, network routing, and device configuration.

Implementation
1. Set Up the Network Topology

 Add Devices:
o 2 Routers
o 2 Switches
o 2 PCs (one for the user and one for the remote server)

2. Configure IP Addresses

 PC1 (Client)
o IP Address: 192.168.1.2
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

 PC2 (Server)
o IP Address: 192.168.2.2
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1

 Router1 (Connected to PC1)

o Interface (e.g., FastEthernet0/0): 192.168.1.1
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

 Router2 (Connected to PC2)

o Interface (e.g., FastEthernet0/0): 192.168.2.1
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

 Router1 to Router2 Link

o Interface on Router1 (e.g., Serial0/0): 10.0.0.1
o Interface on Router2 (e.g., Serial0/0): 10.0.0.2
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.252

3. Configure Routing

 Router1 Configuration:

Router1> enable
Router1# configure terminal
Router1(config)# interface FastEthernet0/0
Router1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
Router1(config-if)# no shutdown
Router1(config-if)# exit
Router1(config)# interface Serial0/0
Router1(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.252
Router1(config-if)# no shutdown
Router1(config-if)# exit
Router1(config)# router ospf 1
 Router1(config-router)# network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
area 0
Router1(config-router)# network 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
Router1(config-router)# exit
Router1(config)# end
Router1# write memory

 Router2 Configuration:

Router2> enable
Router2# configure terminal
Router2(config)# interface FastEthernet0/0
Router2(config-if)# ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Router2(config-if)# no shutdown
Router2(config-if)# exit
Router2(config)# interface Serial0/0
Router2(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.252
Router2(config-if)# no shutdown
Router2(config-if)# exit
Router2(config)# router ospf 1
Router2(config-router)# network 192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255
area 0
Router2(config-router)# network 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
Router2(config-router)# exit
Router2(config)# end
Router2# write memory

4. Configure PCs for Remote Access

 PC1:
o Open Command Prompt and test connectivity:

ping 192.168.2.2

o If the ping is successful, proceed to use remote access tools.

 PC2:
o Set up a Telnet server (in real scenarios, you might use SSH or other methods,
but Packet Tracer primarily supports Telnet for simple projects).

5. Testing Remote Login

 On PC1:
o Open the Command Prompt and use Telnet to access PC2:

telnet 192.168.2.2

 On PC2:
o Ensure Telnet is running and listen on the correct port (default is 23).
 Conclusion
The remote login system implemented in Cisco Packet Tracer
effectively showcased the process of configuring and testing a
network designed for remote access. By setting up a network with
routers, switches, and PCs, and configuring OSPF routing, the project
illustrated the fundamental concepts of network design and remote
connectivity. The use of Telnet for remote access provided a practical
example of how remote management can be achieved. The successful
implementation and verification of the remote login system confirm
the effectiveness of the network setup and configuration. Future
enhancements could include integrating more secure remote access
protocols such as SSH and expanding the network to include
additional devices and services for a more comprehensive simulation.
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