Network Design with Packet Tracer Simulation
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Summary
Initially, a brief introduction will be made about the objective of the report, which is about
how to implement network design. In particular, we will try to explain
Theoretically, what does dynamic and static routing consist of? And then it will be presented.
the results obtained experimentally. Finally, it concludes with the results
obtained, in addition to attaching the documentation used.
1. Introduction
In order to create computer networks, it is necessary to understand the different
components that connect to achieve communication, security,
connectivity and other important characteristics that are required. Our interest arises
in order to design and simulate a network, and with it understand in practice the
packet transmission. To complicate the topic to be discussed, which we will differentiate
según su enrutamiento: dinámico y estático. Para ello haremos uso del software ‘Cisco
Packet Tracer. Hoping it is to your liking, we invite you to continue with
the reading of this reading,
Static Routing
This routing is defined manually by the system administrator as the
route to take when there is no known route to reach the destination. There is a
single connection with only one ISP. Instead of knowing all global routes, it uses
a single static route.
Dynamic routing
In dynamic routing, it is the router that determines the most appropriate routes for
that a package reaches its destination and not the network administrator. To achieve such
The objective is that the router runs a process of periodic updates through which
sends and receives from the other routers in the network, information about the tables of
IP routing. The entire process associated with dynamic routing falls on a
set of protocols known as 'routing protocols'.
After this brief description about the routings, we present the tool
Packet Tracer. According to the official site:
2. Theoretical framework
Packet Tracer
Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation program that allows users to
students experiment with network behavior and ask "what would happen
yes, the questions. As an integral part of the comprehensive learning experience
Networking Academy, Packet Tracer offers simulation, visualization, creation,
evaluation and collaboration capacities and facilitates the teaching and learning of the
complex technological concepts." (for more information, please refer to the link)
Packet Tracer is the interactive learning and simulation tool for networks.
the instructors and students of Cisco CCNA This tool allows users
create network topologies, configure devices, insert packets, and simulate a network with
multiple visual representations. This software is intended to be used as
an educational product that provides exposure to the command line interface of the
Cisco devices for practicing and learning through discovery.
In this program, the physical topology of the network is created simply by dragging the
devices to the screen. Then by clicking on them you can access their consoles
of configuration. All the commands of the Cisco OS are supported there and even the
Tab Completion function. Once the physical and logical setup of the network is completed,
connectivity simulations can be done (pings, traceroutes, etc.) all of this from
the same consoles included. Additionally, it supports the following protocols:
HTTP, TCP/IP, Telnet, SSH, TFTP, DHCP and DNS
TCP/UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMPv4 and ICMPv6.
RIP, EIGRP, OSPF Multiarea, static routing, and route redistribution
Ethernet 802.3 and 802.11, HDLC, Frame Relay and PPP.
ARP, CDP, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, VTP, DTP and PAgP, Polly Mkt
Connectivity through Switch
A Switch is a logical digital device that operates at the data link layer of
OSI model. It is responsible for interconnecting devices within the same network (LAN)
through their MAC addresses, which are learned and stored. The
Technical specifications follow the Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3) and are commonly used.
in the access networks. It is important to be clear that a switch does NOT provide on its own
only connectivity with other networks, and obviously, it also does not provide connectivity with
internet (For this, a router is necessary). To understand how the table is created
addressing, it is assumed to be a network of 4 computers connected to a switch.
When a computer sends a packet to another, the switch records its MAC address and
the port to which it is connected. Since the switch does not know the MAC address or the
destination port, is sent to the other 3 connected computers. The computers
they receive the package but only the destination computer will respond to the switch, which
it will store your MAC address and your port. This procedure is carried out until reaching
a stable state where the switch knows all the addresses.
Connectivity through Router
To do this, it stores the received packets and processes the source and destination information.
that they possess. According to this information, forward the packages to another carrier or
well at the final host. Each router is responsible for deciding the next hop based on its
routing table, which is generated using static or dynamic protocols
3. Development of the experience
Cisco Packet Tracer is software owned by Cisco System, Inc., designed for
the simulation of networks based on the equipment of the mentioned company. Along with the
educational materials designed for this purpose are the main work tool
for testing and simulation of practices in Cisco System training courses
Fig. 1 Work environment
In the Packet Tracer workspace, there are different zones:
Menu area. It is the area where the typical options of all.
programs for software management and configuration.
Presentation selector. Allows switching between logical schema and physical schema
when presenting the devices. It is usual to work with the scheme
logical.
Workspace. It is the area where the devices that make up the
red.
Toolbar. Provides tools to select devices,
move the workspace, analyze specific parameters of the devices (the
(forget), generate simple or complex protocol data units (PDU) (on
closed and open, respectively.
Operation mode selector. To switch between real-time mode or the
simulation mode, which allows for a more detailed analysis of all the PDUs
of the different protocols involved in communication on the network.
Scenario selector. It is used to perform different analyses on the same network.
State area of the scenario. Shows the UDPs that have been involved in the analysis.
performed, either in real time or in simulation mode, for each of the
scenarios or situations in which the network has operated.
Device area. It is the zone that allows selecting the devices that will be
to be included in the workspace, as well as the connection between them. The area
the left gathers the devices by groups and the right side of the area offers the
included devices, according to the numbering used by Cisco Systems.
The set of elements that are part of each is illustrated below
group of devices.
fig. a) Routers: Series 1800, 2600, 2800, Generic
fig. b) Switches: Series 2950, 2960, Generic, Bridge
fig. c) Wireless Devices: Access Point, Wireless Router
fig. d) Terminal devices: PC, Servers, Printers, IP Phones
2. CREATION OF A NETWORK TOPOLOGY
The operating mode with Packet Tracer is very simple as it is a
very intuitive program. The first operation will consist of selecting the
devices that make up the network, for this the corresponding group will be selected:
from left to right and from top to bottom: Routers, Switches, Hubs,
["Wireless devices","Connections","End devices","WAN emulation"]
Custom devices and Multi-user connection.
Figure 2. Switches available in Packet Tracer
Each of the selectable devices corresponds to a device.
made by Cisco System, except for the devices called Generics. The
the selection of devices can be done one by one (by pointing them out in the group and
clicking on the stage to place it) or if it is about several devices
similar ones, pointing it out in the group while pressing the Ctrl key.
The connection of the different equipment can be done by choosing personally.
el tipo de conexión o mediante la herramienta de conexionado automático. En
In any case, it is necessary to point out the devices to be connected and, if applicable,
requires, we will be offered the possibility to choose the type of interface.
Figure 3. Possible connections in Packet Tracer
3. DEVICE CONFIGURATION
When the devices are on stage, hovering the cursor over
a box will appear with information about your configuration at the level
de red. En cada una de las conexiones aparecerá un indicador de conectividad a
physical level that may turn red
(no connectivity), orange (the interface is in the process of starting) or green (the
The interface is operational). Configuring the network parameters will be a process
what the user should do. When marking a device, the window will open.
device with three selectable tabs appear:
Physical. It shows a representation of the physical equipment and expansion modules
y/o configuration available for the aforementioned equipment (according to Cisco reference
System), so it is possible to add or remove modules at the operator's discretion.
para que el equipo disponga de las interfaces o módulos previstos en el diseño. Para
to perform this operation, it will be necessary to first turn off the device, since,
By default, all devices turn on when placed on the stage.
Figure 4. Options for the physical configuration of a generic router
Config. Offers general device configuration options.
(Global), routing in the case of routers and the installed interfaces of
individual manner (Interface).
CLI. Only available on routers and switches. It is used to program the device in
command mode (CLI, Command Line Interface)
just as it would be done through the console on a real device.
Desktop. Only available on hosts. Offers different (simulated) applications.
to operate on the device, according to the configuration of the interfaces it has
instaladas: IP Configuración, Dial-up, Terminal, Símbolo del sistema, Navegador
["Web","Wireless Configuration","VPN","Traffic Generator","MIB Browser"]
Cisco Communications, Mail, PPPoE Bookmark, Text Editor.
4.
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conclusions
To conclude, it should be noted that the software used is quite intuitive.
allowed for proper development in the implementation of network designs
(static and dynamic routing). With this, we can verify the consistency with what
what was studied theoretically about the difference between static routing and
dynamic, of which we can highlight the autonomy of the latter over the former,
Well, the route will not always be the same, due to the 'learning' that the algorithm has, and
with this, the efficiency of it. In order to pose a question, for a possible
future work would be how each one faces a possible loss of energy
systems?
References
General Information Packet Tracer
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Cisco Network Assistant
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