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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. a Network access devices (switches and wireless access points) Internetworking devices (routers) Security devices (firewalls) Hubs WAN Emulation nswers here. Without entering into the internet cloud or intranet cloud, how many icons in the topology represent endpoint devices (only one connection leading to them)? our 15 icons answers here. Without counting the two clouds, how many icons in the topology represent intermediary devices (multiple connections leading to them)? 11 intermediary devices answers here. How many end devices are not desktop computers? 8 end devices nswers here. How many different types of media connections are used in this network topology? 4 different types 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. 2013 - 2019 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Page 1 of 3 www.netacad.com
Packet Tracer - Network Representation In the networks, the host can act as the client or the server. Software can be installed on the host and pick the role it wants it to perform. Many of the servers host have software that enables them to provide information and services. Type your answers here. b. List at least two functions of intermediary devices. 2 function are to regenerate and retransmit data signals answers here. c. List at least two criteria for choosing a network media type. 2 criteria for choosing a network is the distance the media can be successfully carry the signal and the amount of data. your answers here. Step 3: Compare and contrast LANs and WANs. Questions: a. Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN. Give examples of each. The difference between lan and wan is that Lan provides access ot end user in a small area while Wan provides access to long distances. An example of lan is home or school. An example for Wan is like a city or town. Type your answers here. b. In the Packet Tracer network, how many WANs do you see? There are 2 wans Type your answers here. c. How many LANs do you see? y Three Lans 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 mostly used when we need to communicate with a resource or another network. The internet is a global mesh of interconnected networks your answers here. e. What are some of the common ways a home user connects to the internet? DSL dial up cable cellular your answers here. f. What are some common methods that businesses use to connect to the internet in your area? DSL satellite cable ur answers 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. 2013 - 2019 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Page 2 of 3 www.netacad.com
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