CCNA: Introduction to Networks

Introduction to Networking
Packet Tracer Skills Assessment
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Topology

Assessment Objectives
Part 1: Construct the Packet Tracer Skills Assessment Topology (15 points)
Part 2: Develop the IPv4 Addressing Scheme (25 points)
Part 3: Configure IPv4 and Security Settings (25 points)
Part 4: Power Cycle All Devices (5 points)
Part 5: Test and Verify IPv4 End-to-End Connectivity (10 points)
Part 6: Configure IPv6 Addressing on R1 (10 points)
Part 7: Test and Verify IPv6 End-to-End Connectivity (10 points)

Scenario
In this Skills Assessment (SA) you will configure the devices in a small network using the Cisco Packet Tracer
Network Simulator. You must configure a router, switch and PCs to support both IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity.
You will configure SSH security, on the router and traditional Telnet on the Switch. You will test and document
the network using common CLI commands. Finally, you will save the Packet Tracer file using your name for
evaluation by the instructor. Note: Minimum passing score is 70%.
 1 Router (Packet Tracer Cisco 1941)
 1 Switch (Packet Tracer Cisco 2960)
 2 PCs (Packet Tracer Generic)
 Appropriate Ethernet cables for DTE/DCE Connectivity

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Part 1: Construct the Packet Tracer SA Topology (15 points)

Step 1: Use the information from the assessment scenario to construct the problem topology
in Packet Tracer and connect with the appropriate cables.

Step 2: Legibly document and label the topology in this and all succeeding steps with
sufficient detail to troubleshoot and test the topology. This documentation may be
done directly in Packet Tracer or on hardcopy paper.

Part 2: Develop the IPv4 Addressing Scheme (25 points)

Step 1: Given an IP address and mask of 192.168.0.0/24, design an IP addressing scheme that
satisfies the following requirements

Subnet Number of Devices

Subnet A (subnet 0) 30
Subnet B 126

Step 2: Use the 0th subnet (subnet zero) for Subnet A. Document the appropriate information
on the topology drawing or directly with in Packet Tracer and on this page.

Subnet A

Specification Student Input

Number of 1 bits in the network mask

IP mask (binary)
IP mask (dotted decimal)
Number of usable hosts
IP Network/Mask
First IP Host address
Last IP Host address

Step 3: Use the next available address block for Subnet B.

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Subnet B

Specification Student Input

Number of 1 bits in the network mask

IP mask (binary)
IP mask (dotted decimal)
Number of usable hosts
IP Network/Mask
First IP Host address
Last IP Host address

Host computers will use the first IP host address in the subnet. The network router will use the LAST
network host address. The switch will use the second to the last network host address.
Write down the IP address information for each device:

Device IP address Subnet Mask Gateway

PC-A
R1-G0/0 N/A
R1-G0/1 N/A
S1 (VLAN1)
PC-B

Part 3: Configure IPv4 and Security Settings (25 points)

Step 1: Configure host computers.
After configuring each host computer, Verify and record the host network settings with the ipconfig /all
command.

PC-A Network Configuration

Description

Physical Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway

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PC-B Network Configuration

Description

Physical Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway

Step 2: Configure R1 – Configuration Tasks for R1. Include the Following:

NOTE: Configure R1 remote login for use with an ssh terminal only.

Task Specification

Disable DNS lookup

Router name R1
Domain name ccna-lab.com
Encrypted privileged exec password ciscoenpass
Console access password ciscoconpass

Create an ssh administrative user in the local Username: admin

database Password: admin1pass
Set login on VTY lines to use local database
Set VTY lines to accept an ssh connection only “Unauthorized Access Prohibited”
Encrypt the clear text passwords
MOTD Banner
Set the Layer 3 IPv4 address
Interface G0/0
Activate Interface
Set the Layer 3 IPv4 address
Interface G0/1
Activate Interface
Generate a RSA crypto key 1024 bits modulus

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Step 3: Configure S1- Configuration Task for S1 Include the following:

NOTE: Configure S1 remote login for use with a telnet terminal only.

Task Specification

Switch name S1
Set Default Gateway
Configure Management Interface (SVI) Set the Layer 3 IPv4 address/mask
Activate Interface
Encrypted privileged exec password ciscoenpass
Console access password ciscoconpass
Telnet access password ciscovtypass

Step 4: Backup the R1 router and S1 switch configurations.

Part 4: Power Cycle All Devices (5 points)

Step 1: Initialize the router and switch.
Within Packet Tracer, click the ‘Power Cycle Devices’ function.

Step 2: Verify router and switch configurations

Verify that the router and switch are operational after restarting.

Part 5: Test and Verify IPv4 End-to-End Connectivity (10 points)

Step 1: Verify network connectivity.
Use the ping command to test connectivity between all network devices.
Use the following table to methodically verify connectivity with each network device. Take corrective action to
establish connectivity if a test fails:

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From To IP Address Ping Results

PC-A R1, G0/0

PC-A R1, G0/1
PC-A S1 VLAN 1
PC-A PC-B
PC-B R1, G0/1
PC-B R1, G0/0
PC-B S1 VLAN 1

Part 6: Configure IPv6 Addressing on R1 (10 points)

Given an IPv6 network address of 2001:DB8:ACAD::/48, configure IPv6 addresses for the Gigabit interfaces
on R1. Use FE80::1 as the link-local address on both interfaces.
Note: This will allow the PCs to obtain their IP address and default gateway information automatically using
Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC).

Step 1: Configure R1.

Configuration tasks for R1 include the following:

Task Specification

Assign the IPv6 unicast address

Configure G0/0 to use the first address in subnet A.
Assign the IPv6 link-local address
Assign the IPv6 unicast address
Configure G0/1 to use the first address in subnet B.
Assign the IPv6 link-local address
Enable IPv6 unicast routing.

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Part 7: Test and Verify IPv6 End-to-End Connectivity (10 points)

Step 1: Obtain the IPv6 address assigned to host PCs.

PC-A IPv6 Network Configuration

Description

Answers may vary but will start with:

 In PC-A workstation configuration select
2001:DB8:ACAD:A:x:x:x:x
the Auto Config button to display the
address NOTE: PC-A is in subnet ‘A’

 Record IPv6 Address/Mask

Default Gateway Auto Config to FE80::1

PC-B IPv6 Network Configuration

Description

 In PC-B workstation
configuration select the
Auto Config button to Answers may vary but will start with:
display the address 2001:DB8:ACAD:B:x:x:x:x
NOTE: PC-B is in subnet ‘B’
 Record IPv6 Address/Mask

IPv6 Default Gateway Auto Config to FE80::1

Step 2: Use the ping command to verify network connectivity.

IPv6 network connectivity can be verified with the ping command. Use the following table to methodically
verify connectivity with each network device. Take corrective action to establish connectivity if a test fails:

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From To IP Address Ping Results

PC-A R1, G0/0

PC-A R1, G0/1
PC-A PC-B
PC-B R1, G0/1
PC-B R1, G0/0

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