Timeline of NET-330

Week 1

• In week 1, our primary focus was to review some common network knowledge such as creating a simple network and looking at IP packets. We also started to review IP addressing, subnets, and the creation of networks.

Week 2

• In week 2, we dove deeper into subnetting networks and creating vlans, specifically in packet tracer. We worked on creating a simple subnet in packet tracer and worked on routing and working on the CLI of switches. More can be found out about working with a switch and configuring routing on a switch here Working with a Switch/Commands and here Configuring Routing on a Switch.

Week 3

• Week 3 was focused specifically on DHCP and understanding it. We looked at DHCP packets in packet tracer and examined the DHCP lease and offer process. In lab 3-1, we focused on getting a DHCP server working in packet tracer. More can be found out about configuring a DHCP server here Configuring DHCP.

Week 4

• In week 4, we dove into creating a network completely from scratch, including layers of switches, DHCP, and DNS. In lab 4-1, we created a small enterprise network completely from scratch and got DHCP and DNS servers up and running in packet tracer. More can be found about configuring DNS here Configuring DNS.

Week 5

• Week 5 was the first In-person lab we attempted. Our goal in the lab was to set up a multi-layer switch, a 3750 Cisco Switch, as a router. Then, we would configure two more switches, 3750 Cisco Switches, to be edge switches. Attached to these switches would be a workstation that was running Kali live. Our objective was to set up two networks between the two edge switches, and have workstations on each edge station that would be able to ping each other. Configurations were done using CLI, with a connection to the switches via Putty and console cables. More info can be found in these links: How to connect to CLI on a physical switch & Lab 5 - Physical Switch Troubleshooting