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    1.5.5 Packet Tracer Network Representation

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    This document describes a Packet Tracer activity that models a small business network. It includes steps to explore the network topology and its components. The topology contains intermediary devices like routers and switches, and endpoint devices connected to multiple LANs and WANs. It also challenges the user to add new devices and create their own basic network model to practice their skills.

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    1.5.5 Packet Tracer Network Representation

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    Packet Tracer - Network Representation

    Objectives
    The network model in this activity incorporates many of the technologies that you will master in your CCNA
    studies. It represents a simplified version of how a small to medium-sized business network might look. Feel
    free to explore the network on your own. When you are ready, proceed through the following steps and
    answer the questions.
    Note: It is not important that you understand everything you see and do in this activity. Feel free to explore
    the network on your own. If you wish to proceed more systematically, follow the steps below. Answer the
    questions to the best of your ability.

    Instructions

    Step 1: Identify common components of a network as represented in Packet


    Tracer.
    The icon toolbar at the bottom left hand corner has various categories of networking components. You should
    see categories that correspond to intermediary devices, end devices, and media. The Connections category
    (with the lightning bolt icon) represents the networking media supported by Packet Tracer. There is also an
    End Devices category and two categories specific to Packet Tracer: Custom Made Devices and Multiuser
    Connection.
    Questions:

    List the intermediary device categories.


    Routers,
    Type Hubs, Wireless
    your answers here. Devices, Switches, Wan Emulation
    Without entering into the internet cloud or intranet cloud, how many icons in the topology represent endpoint
    devices (only one connection leading to them)?
    15 your
    Type endpoint devices.
    answers here.
    Without counting the two clouds, how many icons in the topology represent intermediary devices (multiple
    connections leading to them)?
    Type11
    your answers here.
    intermediary devices.
    How many end devices are not desktop computers?
    8 answers here.
    Type your
    How many different types of media connections are used in this network topology?
    Type your 4
    answers here.

    Step 2: Explain the purpose of the devices.


    Questions:

    a. In Packet Tracer, only the Server-PT device can act as a server. Desktop or Laptop PCs cannot act as a
    server. Based on your studies so far, explain the client-server model.
    In the client-server model, clients act as hosts that seek content or services from the server. They
    also
    Typeshowcase the information
    your answers here. acquired from the server, thereby presenting the data. Servers, on the
    other hand, function as hosts that furnish network resources and services to other computers. In
    brief, clients serve as hosts making service requests, while servers carry out those services.
    b. List at least two functions of intermediary devices.

    An Intermediary device is a device that regenerates and retransmits data signals.


    An Intermediary device is a device that determines the path and directs its data to its final destination
    according to priorities.
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    Packet Tracer - Network Representation

    Type your answers here.

    c. List at least two criteria for choosing a network media type.


    Type
    The your answers
    distance a media here.
    can carry a signal
    The cost of media and the area where the network media is to be installed
    Step 3: Compare and contrast LANs and WANs.
    Questions:

    a. Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN. Give examples of each.
    A LAN is a network that provides access to users and endpoint devices in small geographical areas. One example is networking
    in homes, schools, and offices.
    Type your answers here.
    A WAN is a network that provides access in wider or large geographical areas. An example of this is telecommunications internet
    providers..
    b. In the Packet Tracer network, how many WANs do you see?
    2 your answers here.
    Type
    c. How many LANs do you see?
    Type3your answers here.
    d. The internet in this Packet Tracer network is overly simplified and does not represent the structure and
    form of the real internet. Briefly describe the internet.

    The Internet is a global collection of interconnected networks. It is a wide computer network that provides
    Type your answers
    diverse here.
    data, and facilities regarding information and communication.

    e. What are some of the common ways a home user connects to the internet?
    DSL,
    Type Satellite,
    your answers andhere.
    Cable
    f. What are some common methods that businesses use to connect to the internet in your area?
    TypeFiber,
    your Satellite,
    answers and DSL
    here.

    Challenge Question
    Now that you have had an opportunity to explore the network represented in this Packet Tracer activity, you
    may have picked up a few skills that you would like to try out. Or maybe you would like the opportunity to
    explore this network in more detail. Realizing that most of what you see and experience in Packet Tracer is
    currently beyond your skill level, here are some challenges you might want to attempt. Do not worry if you
    cannot do them all. You will be a Packet Tracer master user and network designer soon enough.
    • Add an end device to the topology and connect it to one of the LANs with a media connection. What else
    does this device need to send data to other end users? Can you provide the information? Is there a way
    to verify that you correctly connected the device?
    • Add a new intermediary device to one of the networks and connect it to one of the LANs or WANs with a
    media connection. What else does this device need to serve as an intermediary to other devices in the
    network?
    • Open a new instance of Packet Tracer. Create a new network with at least two LANs connected by a
    WAN. Connect all the devices. Investigate the original Packet Tracer activity to see what else you might
    need to do to make your new network functional. Record your thoughts and save your Packet Tracer file.
    You may want to revisit your network later after you have mastered a few more skills.
    End of Document

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