Packet Tracer for Network Simulation

This assignment delves into the applications of Cisco Packet Tracer as a tool for network simulation and learning. It discusses how Packet Tracer can be used to visualize network configurations, test connectivity, troubleshoot issues, and understand various networking concepts. The document analyzes the benefits of using Packet Tracer for educational purposes, such as providing a safe and cost-effective environment for experimentation and hands-on learning. Furthermore, it explores real-world examples and case studies where Packet Tracer has been successfully implemented in network training and education.

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Name of the Student
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Table of Contents
Task 1: Setting up a Network..........................................................................................................2
1.1. Configuration of the PC, Server and Router interface.........................................................2
1.2. Configuration of the router with IP packet forwarding.......................................................6
1.3. Pinging from the client end.................................................................................................8
1.4. Traceroute command from the client to the server..........................................................11
Task 2- Configuration of the network service...............................................................................12
2.1. DHCP..................................................................................................................................12
2.2. WEB Server........................................................................................................................13
2.3. DNS....................................................................................................................................14
2.4. Firewall..............................................................................................................................15
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................16

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Task 1: Setting up a Network
1.1. Configuration of the PC, Server and Router interface
Configuration of the PC0

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Configuration of the PC1
Configuration of the WEB server

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Configuration of the DHCP server
Configuration of the DNS server

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Configuration of the router interface
Router 0
Router 1

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Routing table of the routers
172.16.0.0/16 is variably subnetted, 3 subnets, 2 masks
C 172.18.1.0/24 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0
C 172.16.2.0/30 is directly connected, Serial0/3/0
S 172.18.3.0/24 [1/0] via 172.18.2.2
172.18.0.0/16 is variably subnetted, 3 subnets, 2 masks
S 172.18.1.0/24 [1/0] via 172.18.2.1
C 172.18.2.0/30 is directly connected, Serial0/3/0
C 172.18.3.0/24 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0
1.2. Configuration of the router with IP packet forwarding
Router 0 configuration:
Router>enable
Router#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#interface FastEthernet0/0
Router(config-if)#ip address 172.18.1.1 255.255.255.0
Router(config-if)#
Router(config-if)#exit
Router(config)#interface Serial0/3/0

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Router(config-if)#ip address 172.18.2.1 255.255.255.252
Router(config-if)#exit
Router(config)#ip route 172.18.3.0 255.255.255.0 172.18.2.2
Router 1 configuration:
Router>enable
Router#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#interface Serial0/3/0
Router(config-if)#ip address 172.16.2.2 255.255.255.252
Router(config-if)#
Router(config-if)#exit
Router(config)#interface FastEthernet0/0
Router(config-if)#ip address 172.16.3.1 255.255.255.0
Router(config-if)#
Router(config-if)#exit
Router(config)#ip route 172.18.1.0 255.255.255.0 172.18.2.1
Router(config)#
%LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to down

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1.3. Pinging from the client end
Ping the client's own network interface
Ping the local router gateway interface

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Pinging the remote router interface
Pinging the server

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1.4. Traceroute command from the client to the server

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Task 2- Configuration of the network service
2.1. DHCP

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2.2. WEB Server

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2.3. DNS

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2.4. Firewall
Router 0 Configuration:

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