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Lab Assignment 3

The lab assignment focuses on setting up and configuring a Local Area Network (LAN) using Cisco Packet Tracer, involving the design of a star topology with four PCs connected to a switch. It includes steps for assigning IP addresses, testing connectivity through the ping command, and optionally adding a router for internet simulation. The assignment concludes with the requirement to submit a Packet Tracer file, screenshots, and a report detailing observations and conclusions.

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Lab Assignment 3

The lab assignment focuses on setting up and configuring a Local Area Network (LAN) using Cisco Packet Tracer, involving the design of a star topology with four PCs connected to a switch. It includes steps for assigning IP addresses, testing connectivity through the ping command, and optionally adding a router for internet simulation. The assignment concludes with the requirement to submit a Packet Tracer file, screenshots, and a report detailing observations and conclusions.

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Lab Assignment 3

Title:

Setting Up and Configuring a Local Area Network (LAN) to Enable Communication


Between Multiple Devices

Objective:

• To design and set up a Local Area Network.

• To configure IP addressing for each device.

• To test communication between devices in the network.

Tools Required:

• Cisco Packet Tracer or any network simulation tool

• Wireshark (optional for packet monitoring)

• PCs/Laptops (in simulation)

• Switch/Router

• Ethernet Cables

• Network Interface Cards

• Internet Access (optional)

Basic LAN Topology Diagram (Star Configuration)

Each device connects to a central switch:

less

[PC1]

[SWITCH]

/ | \

[PC2] [PC3] [PC4]


Visual Diagram:

Procedure:

Step 1: Open the Network Simulation Tool

• Launch Cisco Packet Tracer or equivalent.

• Create a new project.

Step 2: Add Devices

• Add 4 PCs and 1 switch to the workspace.

• Use Copper Straight-Through cables to connect each PC to the switch.

Step 3: Configure IP Addresses

Assign the following IP addresses:

Device IP Address Subnet Mask

PC1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0

PC2 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0

PC3 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0

PC4 192.168.1.4 255.255.255.0

How to configure on Packet Tracer:


Click on PC → Desktop → IP Configuration → Enter IP Address and Subnet Mask.

Step 4: Test Connectivity

• Open Command Prompt on each PC and use the ping command.


ping 192.168.1.2

• Repeat tests from PC1 to all other PCs and vice versa.

Step 5 (Optional): Add Router and Internet Simulation

• If desired, connect a router to the switch and configure a gateway (e.g.,


192.168.1.254) for internet simulation.

Sample Observations

Source Destination Ping Result Packet Loss Latency

PC1 PC2 Success 0% <2 ms

PC1 PC3 Success 0% <2 ms

PC2 PC4 Success 0% <2 ms

Conclusion

• A LAN was successfully created using a switch.

• Devices were assigned static IP addresses in the same subnet.

• Full communication was established using the ping command.

• This LAN setup demonstrates how local communication within a network works
using switches.

Submission Requirements

• Cisco Packet Tracer (.pkt) file of the LAN setup.

• Screenshots of:

o Network diagram.

o IP configuration for each PC.

o Successful ping results.

• Short report or lab sheet with observations and conclusion.

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