Activity
Design and simulation of two different Local area networks and connect them using Static routing
considering 2 routers and 3 routers respectively.
Objective
To design and simulate two different Local Area Networks (LANs) and connect them using static
routing.
1. First Network Design: Using a minimum of 2 routers and 3 workstations per LAN.
2. Second Network Design: Using a minimum of 3 routers and 3 workstations per LAN.
Apparatus Required
1. Cisco Packet Tracer software.
2. Devices:
- For the first design:
. 2 routers.
. 6 workstations (3 per LAN).
- For the second design:
. 3 routers.
. 9 workstations (3 per LAN).
3. Networking components:
- Switches for LANs.
- Straight-through and crossover cables (or wireless connections).
4. Connectivity tools in Cisco Packet Tracer.
Theory
Static routing is a manual method of routing where routes are added to the router's routing table
manually by the administrator. It is suitable for small and simple networks where routes do not
change frequently.
Steps to Set Up the Network in Cisco Packet Tracer
1. First Design:
. Create two separate LANs using switches and workstations.
. Connect the LANs using two routers.
. Assign IP addresses to all devices within the LANs and ensure they follow the
same subnet.
.Configure the routers for static routing to allow communication between the two
LANs.
2. Second Design:
. Create three separate LANs using switches and workstations.
. Connect the LANs using three routers.
. Assign IP addresses to all devices within the LANs and ensure they follow the
same subnet.
. Configure the routers for static routing.
Network Diagrams
1. First Design (2 Routers, 6 PCs): Include a topology screenshot showing 2 routers
connected to their respective LANs.
2nd PC1 IP Configuration
2nd PC1 IP Configuration
3rd PC2 IP Configuration
4th PC3 IP Configuration
Configuration of the Fast Ethernet 0/0 of Router 0
Configuration of the Fast Ethernet 0/0 of Router 1
Configuration of the Fast Ethernet 0/1 of Router 1
Router0 Static Routes
Router1 Static Routes
Real Time Mode
Simulation Mode
2. Second Design (3 Routers, 9 PCs): Include a topology screenshot showing 3 routers
connected to their respective LANs.
Real Time Mode
Simulation Mode
Conclusion
The simulation of two different LAN designs was successfully implemented using static routing.
The first design used two routers, and the second design used three routers. Both
configurations achieved seamless communication between devices in separate LANs,
demonstrating effective implementation of static routing.
