Ex. No 1. Basic Connectivity between Two PCs Using a Switch

Date :22/07/26

Name : VIGNESHWARAN VINAYAGAMOORTHY

REG NO; 212223060301

Objective

      “To configure and test basic LAN connectivity between two PCs using a switch.”

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Apparatus/Tools Required

• Cisco Packet Tracer Software • Devices: PCs, Switch, Router, Cables • Optional: Wireless Router, Server, Cloud

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Network Topology Diagram

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IP Addressing Table (if applicable)

Device Name Interface IP Address Subnet Mask PC0 NIC 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0 PC1 NIC 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0 Router0 Fa0/0 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0

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Procedure

Step-by-step commands/configurations. Example:

1. Open Cisco Packet Tracer and add two PCs and one Switch.
2. Connect the PCs to the switch using straight-through cables.
3. Assign IP addresses to the PCs.
4. Use the ping command to verify connectivity.

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Commands Used (if any)

For PC IP assignment:
nginx
CopyEdit
Desktop > IP Configuration > Enter IP: 192.168.1.2 / Subnet: 255.255.255.0
For Router Configuration (CLI):

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Output (Screenshots / Ping Results)

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Result

“Successfully configured and verified basic LAN communication between two PCs using a switch in Cisco Packet Tracer.”