Packet Tracer Scenario: Small Business Office Network
Company Overview
TechFlow Ltd. requires a network setup for their office, consisting of three departments:
- HR
- Sales
- IT
Each department must be on its own VLAN. Internet access, inter-VLAN routing, and basic security
are required.
Network Topology Requirements
- VLANs:
- VLAN 10: HR
- VLAN 20: Sales
- VLAN 30: IT
- 1 Router for inter-VLAN routing and internet simulation
- 2 Switches (Layer 2)
- 1 Server for internal services (e.g., DNS or Web)
- 1 ISP Router for internet simulation
- 1 Cloud
- 12 PCs (4 per department)
- 1 Wireless Router (optional)
Device List
- Router: 1
- Switch (2960): 2
- PCs: 12 (4 per department)
- Server: 1
- ISP Router: 1
- Cloud: 1
- Wireless Router (optional): 1
Configuration Tasks
1. VLAN Configuration
- Create VLANs 10, 20, and 30.
- Assign ports to respective VLANs.
2. Router Configuration (Router-on-a-Stick)
- Sub-interfaces for VLANs with IPs:
- VLAN 10: 192.168.10.1/24
- VLAN 20: 192.168.20.1/24
- VLAN 30: 192.168.30.1/24
- Enable inter-VLAN routing.
- Default route to ISP.
3. PC IP Assignment
- Use static IPs or configure DHCP.
4. Switch Security
- Enable port security with MAC address limits.
5. Server Setup
- Assign static IP (e.g., 192.168.30.100)
- Configure web or DNS services.
6. Internet Simulation
- Configure NAT on the router.
- Simulate internet access via cloud.
IP Addressing Plan
- VLAN 10 (HR): 192.168.10.0/24 | Gateway: 192.168.10.1
- VLAN 20 (Sales): 192.168.20.0/24 | Gateway: 192.168.20.1
- VLAN 30 (IT): 192.168.30.0/24 | Gateway: 192.168.30.1
Bonus (Optional)
- Add VLAN 99 for guest WiFi
- Configure DHCP on router
- Enable SSH on switches
- Use ACLs for VLAN access control
- Static routes to ISP