Fall 2023 Computer Communication Networks Lab

Namal University, Mianwali

Department of Electrical Engineering

EE-342 (L) – Computer Communication Networks (Lab)

Lab # 9

Working with Wireless Router and Internet Cloud

Name Muhammad Ali

Roll No. NIM-BSEE-2021-34

Marks Obtained

Date Performed 12/14/2023

Instructor: Dr. Ahmed Salim

Lab Engineer: Engr. Misbah Batool

1. Objective
This lab will familiarize students with cloud services and how they are accessed.

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2. Learning Outcomes
This lab satisfies the following learning outcomes of this lab course:
CLO 1: Follow instructions to implement local networks and analyze their performance
on the simulator.
CLO 2: Present and analyze the network with effective and timely submitted reports. CLO
3: Produce & and design networks to demonstrate various networking protocols & and
applications.

3. Environment Required 4. Instructions

• Cisco Packet Tracer – Networking Simulation Tool
• This is an individual lab. You will perform the tasks individually and submit the required
files before the given deadline.
• Plagiarism or any hint thereof will be dealt with strictly. In any incident where plagiarism
is caught, both (or all) students involved will be given zero marks, regardless of who
copied whom. Multiple such incidents will result in disciplinary action being taken.

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1. Introduction
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the seamless connectivity between devices
and the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. Two key components that
play crucial roles in facilitating this connectivity are wireless routers and Cable modems,
often complemented by the concept of the Internet Cloud.

Wireless Router
A wireless router serves as a central hub for networking in homes and businesses, enabling
multiple devices to connect and communicate with each other while accessing the internet.
Unlike traditional wired networks, wireless routers use Wi-Fi technology, allowing devices
such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smart home devices to connect without physical
cables.

Wireless routers typically come equipped with multiple LAN (Local Area Network) ports
for wired connections and transmit data wirelessly using Wi-Fi signals. They also often
include security features like encryption and firewalls to safeguard the network from
unauthorized access.

Cable Modem
A cable modem is a critical component for internet connectivity, especially in areas where
cable broadband services are prevalent. Cable modems use coaxial cables to transmit
digital data, providing high-speed internet access to users. These modems facilitate the
bidirectional transfer of data, making them efficient for activities like online gaming,
streaming, and other data-intensive tasks.

A cable modem translates digital data from a computer into a form suitable for
transmission over cable television lines and vice versa. It enables a reliable and high-
speed internet connection, making it a popular choice for residential and business users.
Cable technology offers faster speeds compared to DSL, contributing to its widespread
adoption in urban and suburban areas.

Internet Cloud
The concept of the Internet Cloud, or simply "the cloud," refers to the practice of storing
and accessing data and applications over the internet rather than on local hardware. The
cloud provides a scalable and flexible infrastructure, allowing users to access services
and resources remotely without the need for on-premises servers.

Cloud services range from storage and computing resources to applications and
databases. Users can store, retrieve, and process data through the internet, fostering
collaboration and enabling access to information from virtually anywhere. This
decentralization of data and applications contributes to the flexibility and efficiency of
modern computing.

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2. Task-1
Follow the following instructions and build the network

Figure 1: Complete Network

Step 1:
Configure the Network Devices:
Create the wireless network on the wireless router
Click on the Wireless Router icon on the Packet Tracer Logical workspace to open
the device configuration window.
In the wireless router configuration window, click on the GUI tab to view configuration
options for the wireless router.
Next, click on the Wireless tab in the GUI to view the wireless settings. The only setting
that needs to be changed from the defaults is the Network Name (SSID). Here, type the
name “HomeNetwork” as shown in the figure

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Configure the Internet connection on the wireless router Click on the Setup tab in the wireless
router GUI.

Click on the Setup tab in the wireless router GUI.

In the DHCP Server settings verify that the Enabled button is selected and configure the static
IP address of the DNS server as 208.67.220.220 as shown in the figure.

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Step 2:
Configure the laptop
Configure the Laptop to access the wireless network
Click on the Laptop icon on the Packet Tracer Logical workspace and in the laptop
configuration windows select the Physical tab. In the Physical tab you will need to remove
the Ethernet copper module and replace it with the Wireless WPC300N module Step 3:
Configure the PC
Configure the PC for the wired network
Click on the PC icon on the Packet Tracer Logical workspace and select the Desktop tab
and then the IP Configuration icon.
In the IP Configuration window, select the DCHP radio button as shown in the figure so that
the PC will use DCHP to receive an IPv4 address from the wireless router. Close the IP
Configuration window.

Step 4:

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Configure the Internet cloud

Install network modules if necessary
Click on the Internet Cloud icon on the Packet Tracer Logical workspace and then click on
the Physical tab. The cloud device will need two modules if they are not already installed.
The PT-CLOUD-NM-1CX which is for the cable modem service connection and the PT-
CLOUD-NM-1CFE which is for a copper Ethernet cable connection.

Identify the From and To Ports Click on the Config tab in the Cloud device window. In the
left pane click on Cable under CONNECTIONS. In the first drop down box choose Coaxial
and in the second drop down box choose Ethernet then click the Add button to add these as
the From Port and To Port as shown in the figure.

Identify the type of provider While still in the Config tab click Ethernet under INTERFACE
in the left pane. In the Ethernet configuration window select Cable as the Provider Network
as shown in the figure.

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Step 5:
Configure the Cisco.com server
Configure the Cisco.com server as a DHCP server Click on the Cisco.com server icon on the
Packet Tracer Logical workspace and select the Services tab. Select DHCP from the
SERVICES list in the left pane.
In the DHCP configuration window, configure a DHCP as shown in the figure with the
following settings.
• Click On to turn the DCHP service on
• Pool name: DHCPpool
• Default Gateway: 208.67.220.220
• DNS Server: 208.67.220.220
• Starting IP Address: 208.67.220.1
• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
• Maximum number of Users: 50
• Click Add to add the pool

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Configure the Cisco.com server as a DNS server to provide domain name to IPv4 address
resolution.
While still in the Services tab, select DNS from the SERVICES listed in the left pane.
• Configure the DNS service using the following settings as shown in the figure.
• Click On to turn the DNS service on
• Name: Cisco.com
• Type: A Record
• Address: 208.67.220.220
• Click Add to add the DNS service settings

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Configure the Cisco.com server Global settings.

• Select the Config tab.
• Click on Settings in left pane.
• Configure the Global settings of the server as follows:
• Select Static
• Gateway: 208.67.220.1
• DNS Server: 208.67.220.220

Configure the Cisco.com server FastEthernet0 Interface settings.

Click on FastEthernet in left pane of the Config tab
Configure the FastEthernet Interface settings of the server as follows:
• Select Static under IP Configuration
• IP Address: 208.67.220.220
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Part 3: Verify Connectivity

Step 1: Refresh the IPv4 settings on the PC
Verify that the PC is receiving IPv4 configuration information from DHCP.
Click on the PC on the Packet Tracer Logical workspace and then the select the Desktop tab of the
PC configuration window.
Click on the Command Prompt icon

In the command prompt refresh the IP settings by issuing the commands ipconfig /release and then
ipconfig /renew. The output should show that the PC has an IP address in the 192.168.0.x range,
a subnet mask, a default gateway, and DNS server address as shown in the figure.

Test connectivity to the Cisco.com server from the PC From the command prompt, issue the
command ping Cisco.com. It may take a few seconds for the ping to return. Four replies should be
received as shown in the figure.

Note:

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If you problem in ping or PDU sending make sure you use Internet port towards Modem. After
that Router should get IP from DHCP server and ping as well website cisco com will work.

Task1:
Circuit:

Successfully PDU Sent:

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Command Prompt:

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Task 2:
In the given network add 1 smartphone, 1 wireless PC and add switch with 5 PC’s in interface
0/1. Keep the same configuration as check if all devices connect get valid IP address
automatically. Attach a screenshot of your network below:
Circuit:

Successfully PDU sent:

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Coomand Prompt:

Answer the following questions:

Q1: What is the purpose of “ipconfig /release” command?
Ans.This can be helpful in fixing internet connection problems or when we want to
refresh our connection.

Q2: What is the purpose of “ipconfig /renew” command?

The command "ipconfig /renew" is used in Windows to renew our computer's Internet
Protocol (IP) address. It does this by contacting our network's DHCP server (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol server) and You contact the internet (DHCP server) and
request a new key (IP address).
Q3: We used Command prompt mode to issue the two commands, we can also do this from
the router GUI interface. Find out where this option is available and attach a screenshot

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Q4: How many devices can you connect automatically (wireless) to this network? (Hint: DHCP
setting in router GUI)
Ans: we can connect as much we wanr by setting by ourself as you can see below

Q5: What is internet cloud in packet tracer?

The Internet Cloud is like the gateway that connects our network to the vast world of
information and services on the internet.
When we use the Internet Cloud in Packet Tracer, it's as if we are opening a door to the
internet. As our network send and receive information to and from the outside world.

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 CCN Lab Rubrics
• Method of Evaluation: Reports submitted by students
• Measured Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1: Follow instructions to implement local networks and analyze their performance on simulator CLO
2: Present and analyze network with effective and timely submitted reports
CLO 3: Produce & design networks to demonstrate various networking protocols & applications

Assessment tool/ Excellent Good Satisfactory 6-4 Unsatisfactory 3-1 Poor Marks Obtained
weightage/ 10 9-7 0
(CLO, PLO)

Task 1 (25%) Instructions in lab Instructions in lab Instructions followed Instructions in lab Could not follow
(CLO1, PLO5) followed correctly followed correctly in lab manual were not followed the instructions in
and implemented however however however managed to lab manual and
without error. implementation has implementation not implement the given failed to complete
minor errors done correctly network the given network

Report (40%) Pertinent and Pertinent and Non-pertinent and Non-pertinent and Report not
(CLO2, PLO10) coherent paragraphs, coherent non-coherent non-coherent submitted
with proper grammar, paragraphs, with paragraphs, with paragraphs, with
punctuation marks, minor grammar, minor grammar, major grammar,
and formatting. punctuation marks, punctuation marks, punctuation marks,
and formatting and formatting errors. and formatting
errors. errors.

Tasks 2-3 (35%) All tasks completed Most tasks Some tasks completed Most tasks All tasks
(CLO3, PLO4) correctly. All of the completed correctly. correctly. Some of the incomplete or incomplete or
given networks Most of the given given networks incorrect. Most of incorrect. None of
designed correctly network designed designed correctly the given networks the networks given
with understanding. correctly with with partial designed correctly designed
understanding. understanding. incorrectly with or not designed
partial
understanding.
Total
Note: Tasks have sixty and report has forty percent contributions towards this lab total score.