Communication Networks NETW 501 Tutorial 1 Prepared by: Eng. Minar El-Aasser
Computer/Data Network Components
PC-Network Cable Connections Copper Straight through Cable Copper Cross over cable Copper Roll over cable
LAN Design Example Printer Internet www.guc.edu.eg mail.guc.edu.eg Multi layered switch Internet Web server www.guc.edu.eg Database server Email server mail.guc.edu.eg
Introduction to Packet Tracer Packet Tracer is a network simulator that allows you create a simulated network, configure the devices in the network, test the network, and examine the traffic in the network. A network simulator is a software that predicts the behavior of a computer network. Packet tracer is a CISCO proprietary tool. The first step in creating a simulated network in Packet Tracer is to place the devices in the logical workplace and connect them together.
Introduction to Packet Tracer ‘cont’d’ Activity 1 – Objectives: Explore the PT interface Logical workspace Symbols navigation Explore PT operations Connect devices using auto connect Examine device configuration with a mouse over Examine device configuration
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