Module: Wired and Wireless Networking
Job No:
Module Code: EC2022PA
9
Duration:
3 hours
Title:
Packet Tracer Exercise: Construct a peer to peer topology network using hub and
switch.
Objective:
The purpose of this exercise is to introduce the network hub and switch.
Background / Preparation
During the last session, we created a simple network consisting 2 PCs. This session we will learn
how to construct a network with more than 2 PCs. For this purpose we use either a network hub or
a switch.
A network hub and switch is network component used to connect multiple computers and other
devices to be connected in a Local Area Network. A switch is capable of inspecting data packets
and determine the source and destination of each packet and thus forwarding them appropriately.
In this session you should work through at least the following sections:
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1.
Understand the basic functions of Packet Tracer.
Create a simple network using hub and switch.
Observe traffic behaviour on the network.
Load the Packet Tracer simulation software.
Start > All Programs> Cisco Packet Tracer.
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2.
We build network topology by selecting devices and media connecting them. Several types
of devices and network connections can be used. For this lab we will be using End
Devices, Switches, Hubs, and Connections. These can be found at the bottom left hand
corner of the Packet Tracer.
3.
Click End Devices (PC icon) from the options in the bottom left-hand corner. Click and
drag 3 generic PC to the workspace.
4.
Click on PC0 and configure these parameters:
 Turn on Port Status
 Enter IP address for FastEthernet 0/0 as 192.168.10.1
 The subnet mask is set automatically to 255.255.255.0
5.
Click on PC1 and configure these parameters:
 Turn on Port Status
 Enter IP address for FastEthernet 0/0 as 192.168.10.2
 The subnet mask is set automatically to 255.255.255.0
6.
Click on PC3 and configure these parameters:
 Turn on Port Status
 Enter IP address for FastEthernet 0/0 as 192.168.10.3
 The subnet mask is set automatically to 255.255.255.0
7.
Select Hubs from the options in the bottom left-hand corner. Add a generic hub to your
workspace network by dragging it onto your design area.
8.
Click the connection (thunder icon) to select the copper straight-through cable. Choose a
copper straight-through cable type.
9.
Click on PC0 and assign the cable to the FastEthernet connector and click hub to select
Port0 to complete the connection.
10.
Click on PC1 and select FastEthernet connector and click hub to select Port1 to complete
the connection.
11.
Click on PC2 and select FastEthernet connector and click hub to select Port2 to complete
the connection.
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Q1.
Which type of cable is used to connect the PCs to the hub?
________________________________________________
Q2.
Which port is used to connect the PCs to the hub?
________________________________________________
12.
Test the connectivity of the network. Click on PC0 to test the connectivity
Q3.
What is the command used to test the connectivity of the network?
______________________________________________________
Q4.
What is the response you get after typing the command?
______________________________________________________
13.
Click on PC1 and repeat the procedure to test the connectivity
Q5.
What is the command used to test the connectivity of the network?
______________________________________________________
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Q6.
What is the response after you type the command?
______________________________________________________
14.
Click on PC2 and repeat the procedure to test the connectivity
Q7.
What is the command used to test the connectivity of the network?
______________________________________________________
Q8.
What is the response after you type the command?
______________________________________________________
15.
Delete the hub icon only, leaving the 3 PCs from the workspace in the Packet Tracer.
16.
Click and drag a generic switch to the workspace.
17.
Select an appropriate cable to connect the 3 PCS to the switch.
18.
Connect the PCs to the FastEthernet of the switch.
 PC0 to FastEthernet 0/1
 PC1 to FastEthernet 1/1
 PC2 to FastEthernet 2/1
19.
Test the connectivity of the network.
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20.
Try to create the network topology as shown below.
Q 9.
What is the difference between a hub and a switch as used in this lab experiment?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
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