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DNS UDP TCP Lab PacketTracer

The lab involves configuring a local DNS server and analyzing UDP and TCP protocols in DNS communication using Cisco Packet Tracer. It includes setting up a network topology with specified devices, configuring IPv4 addresses, and testing DNS resolution. The lab concludes with a comparison of UDP's speed and efficiency against TCP's reliability in DNS operations.

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DNS UDP TCP Lab PacketTracer

The lab involves configuring a local DNS server and analyzing UDP and TCP protocols in DNS communication using Cisco Packet Tracer. It includes setting up a network topology with specified devices, configuring IPv4 addresses, and testing DNS resolution. The lab concludes with a comparison of UDP's speed and efficiency against TCP's reliability in DNS operations.

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Cisco Packet Tracer Lab: DNS Configuration and UDP vs TCP Analysis

This lab focuses on configuring a local DNS server, performing name resolution, and
analyzing the behavior of UDP and TCP protocols used in DNS communication using Cisco
Packet Tracer.

Requirements & Tools


- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Devices: 1 Router, 1 Switch, 2 PCs, 1 Server
- Simulation Mode enabled for DNS and protocol analysis

Step 1: Create the Network Topology


1. Place the devices: Router, Switch, 2 PCs, and 1 Server
2. Connect all devices via the switch using copper straight-through cables

Step 2: Configure IPv4 Addresses


Router (Gig0/0):
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

PC0:
IP: 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.2

PC1:
IP: 192.168.1.20
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.2

Server:
IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Step 3: Configure the DNS Server


1. Click on the Server and go to the Services tab
2. Select DNS and turn it ON
3. Add an entry:
- Name: www.labtest.com
- Address: 192.168.1.100
Step 4: Test DNS Resolution
On PC0:
1. Open the command prompt
2. Use the ping command:
ping www.labtest.com

Step 5: Analyze DNS using Simulation Mode


1. Switch to Simulation Mode
2. Add Filters: DNS, UDP, TCP, ICMP
3. Initiate DNS query by pinging domain from PC0
4. Observe DNS request and response packets
5. Click on packets for detailed Wireshark-style protocol analysis

Step 6: Compare UDP and TCP in DNS


- DNS typically uses UDP (port 53) for fast queries
- TCP is used when the DNS response exceeds 512 bytes or for zone transfers
- UDP is faster, connectionless, and low overhead
- TCP is reliable, ensures packet delivery but with higher overhead

Summary
- DNS server configured successfully
- Domain name resolution tested from client
- DNS packet analysis completed in Simulation Mode
- Comparison of UDP and TCP protocols in DNS observed

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