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Blendi Llapashtica ID#386008332

Professor Muzafer Shala


NSSA.241.50L3 - Intro.RoutingandSwitching
14 Sep 2023
Laboratory Assignment - Network Protocols and Wireshark Analysis

Overview: This laboratory homework assignment is appointed to cover the lab exercises that we
missed on Friday (08.09.2023). It is designed to reinforce your understanding of network
protocols, the TCP/IP and OSI models, and to provide hands-on experience in network traffic
analysis using Wireshark.

Task 1: TCP/IP and OSI Model Review (Note: materials from Homework Assignment -
Understanding Network Protocols can be used)

 Review the key concepts of the TCP/IP and OSI models based on your lecture materials.
 Create a brief summary (1 page) highlighting the main layers of both models and their
respective functions.

Task 1 Answer:

The TCP/IP and OSI models are fundamental frameworks for understanding network protocols
and communication. Here's a brief summary of both models:

TCP/IP model:

The TCP/IP model comprises four layers:

Application Layer:

This layer deals with user-level communication and includes protocols like HTTP, FTP, and
SMTP. It is responsible for providing application services.

Transport Layer:

The transport layer ensures end-to-end communication and includes protocols like TCP and
UDP. It manages data flow and error detection.

Internet Layer:
This layer is responsible for addressing and routing packets across networks and includes the
Internet Protocol (IP). It deals with logical addressing.

Link Layer:

The link layer handles the physical and data link aspects of network communication, including
hardware-specific protocols like Ethernet.

OSI Model:

The OSI model is more comprehensive and consists of seven layers:

Application Layer:

Similar to the TCP/IP model's application layer, it deals with user interfaces and application-
level protocols.

Presentation Layer:

Responsible for data translation, encryption, and compression.

Session Layer:

Manages sessions or connections between applications.

Transport Layer:

Corresponds to the TCP/IP transport layer, ensuring end-to-end communication, reliability, and
flow control.

Network Layer:

Handles routing and forwarding of packets, including IP routing.

Data Link Layer:

Corresponds to the TCP/IP link layer, dealing with framing, error detection, and MAC
addressing.

Physical Layer: Responsible for the physical transmission of data over the network medium.

Task 2: Wireshark Installation and Setup


 Download and install Wireshark on your computer if it is not already installed.

 Familiarize yourself with the Wireshark interface.


Task 2 Answer:
Wireshark was installed along with its addons successfully, making it possible to work with no
problems.
Task 3: Packet Capture and Analysis
 Start a packet capture in Wireshark.
 Visit a website of your choice using a web browser.
 Stop the packet capture in Wireshark.
 Analyze the captured packets to:
 Identify the network protocols used during your web browsing session.
 Determine which layers of the TCP/IP and OSI models correspond to the protocols
identified.
 Examine packet details to understand the data exchanged during your browsing.
 Create a report (1-2 pages) of your network traffic analysis, including:
 A summary of the network protocols and their corresponding layers in both models.
 Insights into the data exchanged between your computer and the web server.
 Any observations related to the protocols and layers.
Task 3 Answer:
Task 4: Reflect on the Relationship

After completing your Wireshark analysis, reflect on how the network protocols and layers align
with what you learned in your TCP/IP and OSI model lecture. Write a short paragraph (1-2
sentences) summarizing your insights.

If you have any specific questions or need further guidance during the packet capture and
analysis, please feel free to ask.

Task 4 Answer:
Wireshark worked continuously to receive incoming packets from the websites I was searching
up on the browser, where it was searching continuously and was not being interrupted no matter
what was going on.

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