Introduction The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is a highly respected credential in the IT industry. The CCNA 200-301 exam is the latest version of the certification exam, which covers a wide range of networking topics. To prepare for the exam, it's essential to have hands-on experience with networking devices and configurations. Packet Tracer is a network simulation tool that allows you to design, configure, and troubleshoot networks. Lab 1: Basic Network Configuration Objective: Configure basic network settings on a router and a switch. Topology:
1 Router (R1) 1 Switch (S1) 2 PCs (PC1 and PC2)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Open Packet Tracer and create a new project. Add a router (R1), a switch (S1), and two PCs (PC1 and PC2) to the workspace. Connect the devices as follows: Packet Tracer is a network simulation tool that
R1 - S1 (using a copper straight-through cable) S1 - PC1 (using a copper straight-through cable) S1 - PC2 (using a copper straight-through cable)
Configure R1:
Enter privileged EXEC mode: enable Enter global configuration mode: configure terminal Set the hostname: hostname R1 Set the IP address on the GigabitEthernet0/0 interface: ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Activate the interface: no shutdown Add a router (R1), a switch (S1), and
Configure S1:
Enter privileged EXEC mode: enable Enter global configuration mode: configure terminal Set the hostname: hostname S1 Set the IP address on the VLAN 1 interface: ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0 Activate the interface: no shutdown
Configure PC1 and PC2:
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway:
PC1: IP address 192.168.1.10, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway 192.168.1.2 PC2: IP address 192.168.1.20, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway 192.168.1.2