CNW- Lab
Design and configure a subnetted network for a corporate office using Cisco
Packet Tracer. Apply subnetting techniques to divide a given IP range across
multiple departments, set up IP addressing, and verify connectivity between
subnets.
Network Requirements: Network Topology: A central office network consisting
of four departments, each requiring its own subnet: IT Department Sales
Department Finance Department Human Resources (HR) Department Each
department is assigned a subnet to keep traffic segmented and organized.
A router will connect the subnets and route traffic between them. IP Addressing
and Subnetting: Use the IP address 192.168.10.0/24 as the main network.
Subnet the 192.168.10.0/24 range into four subnets, each large enough to
support at least 30 hosts (e.g., PCs, printers) per department. Assign each subnet
to one department and configure IP addresses for each device.
Network Devices: Router: To handle inter-subnet communication. Layer 2
Switches: One switch per department. End Devices: Assign PCs and printers to
each department.
Routing and Connectivity: Set up inter-subnet routing on the router to allow
communication between departments. Each department should be able to
communicate with others as needed.
Calculate Subnets: Subnet the 192.168.10.0/24 address space to create four
subnets, each capable of supporting at least 30 hosts. Write down the subnet
masks, network addresses, and assignable IP ranges for each subnet. Network
Design: Draw the network topology in Cisco Packet Tracer, connecting each
department to the router via a switch. Assign one subnet per department and
connect end devices (PCs and printers) to each switch.
Configure IP Addressing: Assign IP addresses to all end devices and router
interfaces according to the subnet plan. Ensure that each device has an IP
address within its assigned subnet range. Configure Inter-VLAN Routing: Set up
routing on the router to enable communication between subnets. Test and
ensure inter-departmental connectivity, allowing devices to communicate
across subnets.
