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Final Project: Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulation

Overview

This project is a network simulation created using Cisco Packet Tracer. The network is designed to represent a small office or home office (SOHO) setup with basic networking components. The network includes three PCs, a switch, a router, a printer, a server, and a cloud to connect to the internet. The main objective of this project is to demonstrate basic networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS configuration, and internet connectivity.

Network Topology

The network consists of the following components:

  • Three PCs (PC-Robert, PC-Camille, PC-Renaud): End devices connected to the switch. Each PC is assigned a unique IP address.
  • One Switch (Switch0): A central device to which all PCs, the printer, and the server are connected.
  • One Router (Router1): The gateway device that connects the local network to the internet via the cloud.
  • One Printer (Printer0): A network printer accessible by all PCs on the network.
  • One Server (Server0): A server hosting a webpage that can be accessed via a custom DNS name.
  • One Cloud (Cloud0): Represents the internet connection. It allows one of the PCs to access external websites.

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Key Features

  1. Local Network Configuration:

    • All devices are assigned static IP addresses within the same subnet.
    • The switch facilitates communication between devices on the local network.
  2. Internet Connectivity:

    • One of the PCs (PC0) is configured to access the internet through the router and cloud.
    • The router is configured with a default route to forward traffic to the internet.
  3. DNS Configuration:

    • A DNS service is configured on the server (Server0).
    • The DNS service resolves the domain name www.cisco.com to the IP address of the server, allowing PCs to access a hosted webpage using this domain name.

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  4. Web Server:

    • A basic web page is hosted on the server, accessible via the DNS name www.cisco.com.
    • Any PC on the network can access this page by entering www.cisco.com in a web browser.
  5. Printer Setup:

    • The printer is configured to be accessible from any PC on the network for printing tasks.

How to Use

  1. Open the Project:

    • Load the provided Cisco Packet Tracer file (.pkt) into Cisco Packet Tracer.
  2. Test Network Connectivity:

    • Use the "Ping" tool or the command prompt on each PC to verify connectivity between devices.
    • Ensure that PC-Robert can ping external IP addresses to confirm internet access.
  3. Access the Webpage:

    • Open a web browser on any of the PCs.
    • Enter www.cisco.com in the address bar to access the web page hosted on Server0.

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  4. Printer Test:

    • Ping to the printer with any pcs.

IP Addressing Scheme

  • PC-Robert: 192.168.1.10
  • PC-Camille: 192.168.1.11
  • PC-Renaud: 192.168.1.12
  • Server0: 192.168.1.254
  • Printer0: 192.168.1.13
  • Router0 (LAN Interface): 192.168.1.1
  • Router0 (WAN Interface): [Configured according to your setup]
  • Cloud0: [Configured to simulate an internet connection]

DNS Settings

  • Domain Name: www.cisco.com

Conclusion

This project demonstrates the basic setup and configuration of a small network using Cisco Packet Tracer. It includes internet connectivity, local network communication, DNS services, and a simple web server. This simulation is ideal for understanding the foundational concepts of networking in a controlled environment.