Assignment 2: Design of
Network Using Cisco
Packet Tracer
Name : Param Babar
Roll No: B-04
Summary of Observations:
1. What type of network did you design?
The network I designed in Cisco Packet Tracer is a small dual-router LAN-to-LAN topology.
It includes two routers, two switches, and four PCs (two per LAN). Each router connects to its local switch and PCs,
forming two separate local area networks (LANs). The routers are then interconnected via a serial link, creating a
wide area network (WAN) connection between the two LANs.
This topology allows communication between two different IP networks — one using the address range
[Link]/24 and the other using [Link]/24 — through routing configured on the routers. The network
design demonstrates how multiple LANs can communicate through routers and how routing enables data transfer
between distinct IP subnets.
This design represents a LAN-to-LAN interconnection, where two independent local networks are connected using
routers to enable communication and data exchange between devices in different subnets.
The topology demonstrates how routers serve as gateways between different IP networks, while switches handle
communication within each LAN. It closely resembles real-world small business or campus networks where multiple
departments or buildings are connected through routers for shared internet and resource access.
2. What routing method was used?
Based on the configuration shown in the screenshots, the routing method used was Static Routing.
Explanation:
Static Routing is a routing method where the network administrator manually defines paths to reach other networks.
In this setup, each router knows the route to the other network using predefined commands.
The first router (Router0) is connected to the [Link]/24 network and uses the command above to reach
[Link]/24 via the serial link.
The second router (Router1) would have a reverse static route to reach [Link]/24 through the same link.
Why Static Routing was used:
The network is small and simple, making static routing efficient and easy to implement.
It provides complete control over routing paths and does not require dynamic routing protocols like RIP or OSPF.
It’s ideal for learning environments and basic simulations in Cisco Packet Tracer.
Hence, the routing method used was Static Routing, configured manually using the ip route command.
3. What problems did you face and how did you solve them?
During the setup and testing process, I encountered several issues:
Problem 1 – Ping Failure Between PCs
Observation: Initially, when I tried to ping from PC1 ([Link]) to PC2 ([Link]), the ping failed.
Cause: Either incorrect routing configuration or interfaces were down.
Solution: Verified IP addressing and static routes on both routers. Enabled interfaces using the no shutdown
command and corrected the next-hop IP addresses in the routing table.
Problem 2 – Wrong Default Gateway on PCs
Observation: PCs could not communicate outside their own LAN.
Cause: The default gateway was not properly configured on the PCs.
Solution: Configured the default gateway to point to the router interface:
For PCs in LAN1 → Default Gateway: [Link]
For PCs in LAN2 → Default Gateway: [Link]
Problem 3 – Serial Interface Clock Rate Missing
Observation: The serial connection between the routers was not active.
Cause: The DCE side of the serial connection did not have a clock rate configured.
Solution: Used the command clock rate 64000 on the DCE interface to activate the link.
After resolving these issues, the ping tests were successful, confirming proper routing and connectivity between both
networks.