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Layer 3 Connectivity Test Results in Packet Tracer

This lab report presents the results of a network connectivity test conducted in a Cisco Packet Tracer simulation, confirming Layer 3 connectivity between devices in a multi-segment network. The test utilized the ping command, resulting in four successful replies from the target IP address with zero packet loss, indicating proper configuration of the network components. The findings affirm that the entire setup operates as a single Layer 3 subnet, facilitating reliable communication across the network.

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Layer 3 Connectivity Test Results in Packet Tracer

This lab report presents the results of a network connectivity test conducted in a Cisco Packet Tracer simulation, confirming Layer 3 connectivity between devices in a multi-segment network. The test utilized the ping command, resulting in four successful replies from the target IP address with zero packet loss, indicating proper configuration of the network components. The findings affirm that the entire setup operates as a single Layer 3 subnet, facilitating reliable communication across the network.

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This lab report details the observation and findings from a network connectivity test performed

within a Cisco Packet Tracer simulation environment.

Background Study

The objective of this laboratory exercise was to test and confirm the Layer 3 (Network Layer)
connectivity between devices in a simple multi-segment network topology. The topology
consists of two local area networks (LANs), network 1 ([Link]/24) and network 2
([Link]/24), connected via a Repeater (Repeater1). Each network segment uses a Switch
(Switch1 and Switch2) to connect multiple End Devices (PCs).
Device IP Address Subnet Mask (Implied /24)

PC0 [Link] [Link]

PC1 [Link] [Link]

PC2 [Link] [Link]

PC3 [Link] [Link]

PC4 [Link] [Link]

PC5 [Link] [Link]

The primary tool used for connectivity testing is the Internet Control Message Protocol
(ICMP) echo request and reply mechanism, executed via the ping command.

Observation and Finding

The connectivity test was performed from the Command Prompt of a Packet Tracer PC (likely
PC0, PC2, PC3, PC4, or PC5, as the source PC name is simply "PC") by executing the command
ping [Link].

The following output was observed:

Field Value

Command ping [Link]

Pings Sent 4

Pings Received 4
Field Value

Pings Lost 0

Packet Loss 0%

Minimum RTT 0ms

Maximum RTT 2ms

Average RTT 0ms

Time-to-Live (TTL) 128 (for all replies)

The result shows four successful replies from the target IP address [Link] (PC1). The
Round-Trip Time (RTT) values are extremely low (0ms to 2ms), which is typical for a simulated
environment like Packet Tracer.
Discussion

The observation of zero packet loss confirms that a successful Layer 3 connection was
established between the source PC and the destination PC1 ([Link]).

Since no Router is present and all PCs are configured with an IP address in the [Link]/24
range, the entire setup functions as a single Layer 3 subnet (one broadcast domain). Traffic
between any two PCs is considered local, even if it crosses the switches (Layer 2) and the
repeater (Layer 1). The successful ping verifies that the physical cabling and addressing are
correct, allowing ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) and ICMP communication to function
flawlessly across the single network segment.

Conclusion

The network connectivity test, using the ping utility from a PC in the topology to PC1
([Link]), was successful with zero packet loss (0%). This confirms that the PCs, Switches,
and Repeater are correctly configured and operating, allowing for reliable Layer 3
communication across the entire [Link]/24 subnet within the Packet Tracer environment.

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