1.
DNS and HTTP Implementation
Scenario: Student accesses https://brightfuture.edu.
✔️Configuration Steps (Cisco Packet Tracer):
1.Set up a DNS Server:
•Use a server device in Packet Tracer.
•Enable the DNS service.
•Add a record:
•Name: brightfuture.edu
•IP Address: 192.168.10.5 (example)
2.Configure a Web Server:
•Use a second server device.
•Assign IP: 192.168.10.5
•Enable the HTTP (and HTTPS if needed) service.
•Add a sample web page ( BrightFuture ).
3.Connect a PC/Laptop (Student):
•Set default gateway and DNS IP (DNS server’s IP).
•Use a browser (in Packet Tracer's Desktop tab) to access:
https://brightfuture.edu
2. SMTP Implementation (Email System)
✔️Configuration Steps:
1.Email Server Setup:
1. Use a third server.
2. Enable SMTP and POP3 services.
3. Add users (e.g.,
[email protected],
[email protected], etc.).
2.Devices:
•Configure 2 PCs and 2 laptops.
•On each, go to Email Client (on Desktop).
•Set up email accounts:
•Email:
[email protected] •Incoming/Outgoing server: Email Server IP
•Protocols: SMTP (send) and POP3 (receive)
3.Send/Receive Emails:
1. From PC1 (e.g., alice), send a test email to
laptop1 (e.g., bob).
2. Check mailbox of bob to verify receipt.