Solved: Addressing the topology

pawel9 · ‎10-23-2023

Hi, I’ve been assigned with a certain network to configure in Cisco Packet Tracer, but I don’t really understand how to address/configure the middle section of it.

The only thing I heard is about the computer playing the role of the host or something and that is it. I’m not sure if it is supposed to make an independent network between the routers and another for the computer, but then what with the server (DNS). Or maybe each router is supposed to have its own subnet? I’m linking the photo of my topology done so far and the one that I’m supposed to replicate.

Martin L · ‎10-24-2023

I think I see the issue; maybe technically there should be 1 more router or L3 switch instead of L2 switch. Perhaps you should get clarification from instructor.

Anyway, I took 200.200.200.0/24, Assign router1 on left Fa0/0 Ip of 200.200.200.1 255.255.255.0 and on right #4 with 200.200.200.4 /24; IP for PC and Server on same subnet 200.200.200.3 and 5 /24.

those 2 routers 1 and 4 will be default gateways for their perspective LANs; They will have to do NAT or PAT.

Regards, ML
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Martin L · ‎10-23-2023

Middle section: 2 routers and PC0, server0 , will be on 200.200.200.0 /24 subnet. 2 Routers connected to switch (instead of point2point) usually means larger subnet, other then /30. It looks like this subnet plays role of Internet and/or ISP. So, those 2 routers will have to do NAT/PAT for LANs; Other router to router links are /30.

u can attach your PT file here but it must be in zip format

Regards, ML
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pawel9 · ‎10-24-2023

Hi this is my topology that I have done so far, I would be overly grateful if you would be able to show me how to do the middle section since I still don't understand fully how to do it...

Martin L · ‎10-24-2023

I think I see the issue; maybe technically there should be 1 more router or L3 switch instead of L2 switch. Perhaps you should get clarification from instructor.

Anyway, I took 200.200.200.0/24, Assign router1 on left Fa0/0 Ip of 200.200.200.1 255.255.255.0 and on right #4 with 200.200.200.4 /24; IP for PC and Server on same subnet 200.200.200.3 and 5 /24.

those 2 routers 1 and 4 will be default gateways for their perspective LANs; They will have to do NAT or PAT.

Regards, ML
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pawel9 · ‎10-25-2023

Thanks a lot! I understand what I can potentially do now and since I’ve had insight from two people it should be really easy. I’m sorry for replying so late, but I had problems with my account, either way I’m really grateful for all your advice. Thank you so much.