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DCCN Project

The project aims to establish PC-to-PC communication using Ethernet cables and identify the correct cable type for data transmission. It demonstrates that a cross-over cable is necessary for successful communication, while a straight-through cable fails to connect similar devices. The project utilizes Cisco Packet Tracer to test cable functionality and observe communication results.

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DCCN Project

The project aims to establish PC-to-PC communication using Ethernet cables and identify the correct cable type for data transmission. It demonstrates that a cross-over cable is necessary for successful communication, while a straight-through cable fails to connect similar devices. The project utilizes Cisco Packet Tracer to test cable functionality and observe communication results.

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Faculty of Engineering Science & Technology

DCCN

Project
Data Com & Networking

Program - Semester
BS DFCS - Fall 2025

Name Qamar Ul Islam – 1085-


2025, M.Uzair_1066-2025,
Wiaz Ijaz_1067-20252
Submitted To M. Umar Salmem
Project:
PC-to-PC Communication via Ethernet Cable

AIM

The aim of this project is to establish PC-to-PC communication using Ethernet cables and to
identify the correct cable type required for successful data transmission between two
computers using Cisco Packet Tracer.

OBJECTIVES

 To understand different types of Ethernet cables


 To connect two PCs using correct cable type
 To test cable functionality using Cisco Packet Tracer
 To observe communication success and failure using ping command

THEORY

Ethernet cable is a physical medium used for transmitting data between network devices.
Different types of Ethernet cables are used depending on the devices being connected:

 Straight-Through Cable: Connects different types of devices (PC to Switch)


 Cross-Over Cable: Connects similar devices (PC to PC)

Correct cable selection ensures successful PC-to-PC communication.

REQUIREMENTS

 Cisco Packet Tracer


 Two PCs (PC0 & PC1)
 Copper Straight-Through Cable
 Copper Cross-Over Cable

PROCEDURE
Two PCs

Two PCs placed in Cisco Packet Tracer

Connect with Straight-Through Cable

Straight-through cable showing red link (Not Working)

Connect with Cross-Over Cable


Cross-over cable showing green link (Working)

Assign IP Addresses

 PC0: [Link] / [Link]

 PC1: [Link] / [Link]


Test Connectivity Using Ping

Ping command was run from PC0 to test communication.


ping [Link]
Successful ping result using cross-over cable
Unsuccessful due to using wrong cable

OBSERVATION TABLE
Cable Type Link Status Result
Straight-Through Red Not Working
Cross-Over
Green Working

RESULT

Cross-over cable successfully established communication


between the two PCs, while the straight-through cable failed to
do so. This confirms that a cross-over cable is required for
direct PC-to-PC communication.
CONCLUSION

It is concluded that PC-to-PC communication via Ethernet


cable is possible only with a cross-over cable. Straight-through
cable is unsuitable for connecting similar devices directly.

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