DIGITAL ASSIGNMENT-4
19BCT0015
CH.THARUN TEJ
1.Basics of cisko packet tracer
Cisco Packet Tracer as the name suggests is a tool built by Cisco. This tool provides a
network simulation to practice simple and complex networks.
The main purpose of Cisco Packet Tracer is to help students learn the principles of
networking with hands-on experience as well as develop Cisco technology specific
skills. Since the protocols are implemented in software only method, this tool cannot
replace the hardware Routers or Switches. Interestingly, this tool does not only include
Cisco products but also many more networking devices.
Using this tool is widely encouraged as it is part of the curriculum like CCNA, CCENT
where Faculties use Packet Trace to demonstrate technical concepts and networking
systems. Students complete assignments using this tool, working on their own or in
teams.
Engineers prefer to test any protocols on Cisco Packet Tracer before implementing
them. Also, Engineers who would like to deploy any change in the production network
prefer to use Cisco Packet Tracer to first test the required changes and proceed to
deploy if and only if everything is working as expected.
Establishing simple connection between two networking devices using
CPT
1.Connecting two devices of same kind
2.For two devices of same kind we use cross over cable
3.We assign ip address to each device
4.We can check ip address for device through a command called ipconfig
5.To check whether two devices are connected properly we are sending 4
packets to device 2
6.Here 4 packets are sent and 4 packets are received so both the devices are
connected
2.HUB
A hub is a physical layer networking device which is used to connect multiple devices in a
network. They are generally used to connect computers in a LAN.
A hub has many ports in it. A computer which intends to be connected to the network is plugged
in to one of these ports. When a data frame arrives at a port, it is broadcast to every other port,
without considering whether it is destined for a particular destination or not.
Creating LAN using hub in CPT
1.Connecting devices to hub
2.Establishing LAN connection with pc’s
3.Simulating connection b/w 1st and 6th pc
4.Now hub sends the message to all the pc’s before pc’s deny the message.
5.We have established LAN between the hubs
3.SWITCH
A switch is a data link layer networking device which connects devices in a network and uses
packet switching to send and receive data over the network.
Like a hub, a switch also has many ports, to which computers are plugged in. However, when a
data frame arrives at any port of a network switch, it examines the destination address and sends
the frame to the corresponding device. Thus, it supports both unicast and multicast
communications.
Creating LAN connection using switch in CPT
1.Connecting devices to switch
2.Establishing LAN connection with pc’s
3.Ipaddress of 3rd pc
4.Simulating connection b/w 1st and 4th pc
5.Now switch sends the message to 4th pc
4.ROUTERS
Routers are networking devices operating at layer 3 or a network layer of the OSI model. They
are responsible for receiving, analysing, and forwarding data packets among the connected
computer networks. When a data packet arrives, the router inspects the destination address,
consults its routing tables to decide the optimal route and then transfers the packet along this
route.
1.For the connection to router we have to create two LAN using switches
2.These switches are connected to router
3.We have to Assign ip address and default gateway of two LAN’s and on the switches
of Router such that Router gets activated
4.After configuration we will try pinging 10.10.10.1 to 192.168.1.2 through real time
mode
5.After the realtime mode we will try pinging 10.10.10.1 to 192.168.1.2 through
Simulation mode
