Lab 4‐1: Observing ARP in Packet Tracer - sthompson2752/Network-Fundamentals GitHub Wiki

This lab used Packet Tracer to form a better understanding of ARP and Ethernet.

Useful Commands show mac-address-table: Shows the MAC address table in the switch

I had to take some time to think about what it means for all of the PCs to be on the same network. I knew what it meant for PCs to be on the same network but putting it into words was difficult for me. My best explanation is this: PCs are in the same network when they are operating under the same switch/hub. It is interesting seeing how putting in various IP addresses allows for the computers to ping each other.