Week 1 Lab - 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 Networking 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: Q1) List the intermediary device categories. Wireless Routers, Switches, Hubs, Wireless devices, WAN Emulation Q2) 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 devices Q3) Without counting the two clouds, how many icons in the topology represent intermediary devices (multiple connections leading to them)? 11 devices Q4) How many end devices are not desktop computers? 8 devices Q5) How many different types of media connections are used in this network topology? 3 different type of connection are used in this network 2013 - 2023 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Page 1 of 3 www.netacad.com
Packet Tracer - Network Representation 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. Q6) Based on your studies so far, explain the client-server model. In the client-server model, laptops and desktops (the clients) ask for info or services from servers. Servers are special computers that handle these asks. They deal with the requests, sort them out, and send back what's needed. This way, everything is more organized: servers do the heavy work and clients get what they need.. b. Q7) List at least two functions of intermediary devices. regenerate and retransmit data signals. also they permit or deny flow of data based on security rules c. Q8) List at least two criteria for choosing a network media type. carry a signal, also the speed at which data needs to be transmitted trough the network media. Step 3: Compare and contrast LANs and WANs. Questions: a. Q9) Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN. Give examples of each. A LAN, or Local Area Network, is like a small network in a single place like a house or school. It connects computers close to each other. For example, the Wi-Fi in your home or the network in a computer lab is a LAN. A WAN, or Wide Area Network, is a big network that covers a large area. It connects computers that are far apart, like in different cities or countries. The internet is the biggest example of a WAN, as it connects computers all over the world. b. Q10) In the Packet Tracer network, how many WANs do you see? 2, the internet and the intranet WANs. c. Q11) How many LANs do you see? There are 3 LANs d. Q12) 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 big network that connects lots of smaller networks around the world. It lets our computers talk to others far away, like when we browse websites or send emails.. e. Q13) What are some of the common ways a home user connects to the internet? Cable, DSL, and satellite. 2013 - 2023 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Page 2 of 3 www.netacad.com
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