Complete Network Configuration with Routers, Switches, Servers, Wired & Wireless
Clients
Lab Objective
By completing this worksheet, students will be able to:
• Design a small routed network
• Configure routers, switches, and wireless devices
• Assign static and dynamic IP addresses
• Configure DHCP, DNS, Web, and FTP servers
• Verify connectivity between wired and wireless devices
• Troubleshoot common network problems
Network Scenario
A company has two branch networks connected using two routers.
Each branch has:
• Wired PCs
• Wireless users
• A switch
All servers are located in Network A and provide services to both networks.
Devices to Use
Network Devices
• Router1 • Switch2
• Router2 • Wireless Access Point
• Switch1
End Devices
• PC-A1, PC-A2 (Network A)
• PC-B1, PC-B2 (Network B)
• Laptop-A (Wireless)
• Laptop-B (Wireless)
Servers (Static IP)
• DHCP Server • Web Server
• DNS Server • FTP Server
IP Addressing Scheme (VERY IMPORTANT)
Network A
• Network Address: [Link] /24
• Default Gateway: [Link]
Network B
• Network Address: [Link] /24
• Default Gateway: [Link]
Router-to-Router Link
• Network: [Link] /30
Static IP Address Table
Routers
Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask
Router1 G0/0 [Link] [Link]
Router1 S0/0/0 [Link] [Link]
Router2 G0/0 [Link] [Link]
Router2 S0/0/0 [Link] [Link]
Servers (Static IP)
Server IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway
DHCP Server [Link] [Link] [Link]
DNS Server [Link] [Link] [Link]
Web Server [Link] [Link] [Link]
FTP Server [Link] [Link] [Link]
Wireless Access Point
Device IP Address Gateway
AP [Link] [Link]
DHCP Address Range
Network DHCP Range
Network A [Link] – [Link]
Network B [Link] – [Link]
Part 1: Physical Network Setup
1. Place all devices in Packet Tracer.
2. Connect PCs to switches using copper straight-through cables.
3. Connect switches to routers.
4. Connect Router1 and Router2 using serial cable.
5. Connect all servers to Switch1.
6. Connect the wireless access point to Switch1.
7. Clearly label each device.
Part 2: Router Configuration Tasks
On both routers, perform the following:
1. Configure hostname.
2. Assign IP addresses to all interfaces.
3. Enable all interfaces.
4. Configure routing so both networks can communicate.
5. Save the configuration.
6. Test router-to-router connectivity.
Part 3: Switch Configuration Tasks
1. Configure hostnames for both switches.
2. Verify that all connected ports are active.
3. Check MAC address learning using switch commands.
Part 4: DHCP Server Configuration Tasks
1. Assign the static IP to the DHCP server.
2. Enable the DHCP service.
3. Create DHCP Pool A for Network A.
4. Create DHCP Pool B for Network B.
5. Set:
o Network address
o Subnet mask
o Default gateway
o DNS server address
6. Exclude all static IP addresses.
7. Configure PCs and laptops to obtain IP automatically.
Part 5: DNS Server Configuration Tasks
1. Assign a static IP address to the DNS server.
2. Enable DNS service.
3. Create DNS records:
o [Link] → Web Server IP
o [Link] → FTP Server IP
4. Test DNS resolution from a client PC.
Part 6: Web Server Configuration Tasks
1. Assign static IP to the web server.
2. Enable HTTP service.
3. Edit the web page to display:
“Welcome to Company Network”
4. Access the website using:
o IP address
o Domain name
Part 7: FTP Server Configuration Tasks
1. Assign static IP to the FTP server.
2. Enable FTP service.
3. Create at least one user account.
4. Upload a test file.
5. Download the file from a client PC.
Part 8: Wireless Configuration Tasks
1. Configure SSID: CompanyWiFi
2. Set security to WPA2-PSK
3. Set a password.
4. Connect Laptop-A and Laptop-B wirelessly.
5. Verify IP addresses are assigned via DHCP.
6. Test internet access to servers.
Part 9: Testing & Verification Tasks
1. Ping from Network A to Network B.
2. Ping from wired PC to wireless laptop.
3. Ping all servers from both networks.
4. Access web and FTP services successfully.
5. Verify correct IP, gateway, and DNS on all clients.
Part 10: Advanced Tasks
1. Change DHCP lease time and observe behavior.
2. Disable one router interface and test connectivity.
3. Manually assign static IP to one PC and test access.
4. Identify which device provides each network service.