Summary

In this Lab, I configured a small network in packet tracer, setting up 3 workstations and a multi-layer switch, and then using simulation mode to see the pinging process between two workstations over the switch.

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Useful Commands/Instructions

• The ping command was useful in this lab for testing connectivity between two PCs.
• Cisco Packet Tracer was a useful tool in this lab as it was used in simulating a network and showing the process of the ping.
• If you are not using the auto-select connection type, you are able to pick what port to connect to on the device you have selected.

Problems I Ran Into

• I didn't run into any problems or issues during this lab.

Tech Journal Questions

How do you set the gateway address on a workstation in Packet Tracer?

• You set the gateway address on a workstation in packet tracer by clicking on the workstation you want to change the default gateway of, and then navigating to the config tab and then going into settings. From there you can set the default gateway address.

How do you set the IP and subnet mask on different interfaces of a multilayer switch?

• To set the IP and subnet mask on different interfaces of a multilayer switch, you click on the switch and navigate to the config tab. You can then select one of the FastEthernet interfaces to change the IP and subnet mask of. Keep in mind, that in order for the options to change the IP and subnet mask to appear, the port must be connected to a device.

How do you enter simulation mode in Packet Tracer?

• You can enter simulation mode by clicking on the simulation button at the bottom right of the packet tracer window.

How do you set which types of packets you want to see in Simulation Mode?

• To set which types of packets you want to see in Simulation Mode, while in the simulation mode window, click on edit filters. You can then choose the types of packets you want to see while in simulation mode. There is also a "show all/none" button that toggles between all and none of the filters.