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Lab no 3
Network Configuration using static IP
Objectives:
Understanding of IP
Static IP configuration
Static routes are the routes you manually add to the router’s routing table. The process of adding static
routes to the routing table is known as static routing. Let’s take a packet tracer example to understand
how to use static routing to create and add a static route to the routing table.
Setting up a practice lab
Step 1: Launch Packet Tracer and Create a Network
1. Launch Packet Tracer: Open the Packet Tracer application on your computer.
2. Create a Network Topology: If you haven’t already, create a network topology in Packet
Tracer. This may include routers, switches, and PCs. Ensure that the PC you want to configure is
part of the topology.
Step 2: Access the PC’s Desktop
1. Select the PC: In Packet Tracer, click on the PC you want to configure to select it. You should
see the PC’s properties and options in the lower-left corner of the window.
2. Access Desktop Tab: Click on the “Desktop” tab in the PC’s properties to access its desktop
view.
Step 3: Open the Network Settings
1. Access Network Settings: On the PC’s desktop, locate and open the “Network Settings” or
“Network and Sharing Center” (the exact label may vary depending on the Packet Tracer version).
Step 4: Configure IP Address
1. Access IP Configuration: In the Network Settings or Network and Sharing Center window,
look for the option to configure the PC’s IP address. It may be labeled as “Change adapter
settings” or “Change TCP/IP settings.”
2. Select Ethernet Adapter: In the IP configuration window, you should see the network
adapters of the PC. Select the “Ethernet” or “Local Area Connection” adapter.
3. Configure IP Address: Click on the “Properties” or “Edit” button to configure the IP address
settings.
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4. Choose IP Configuration Type: In the Ethernet Properties or TCP/IP Properties window,
you’ll have two options for IP configuration:
Static (Manual) Configuration: This option allows you to set a specific IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway, and DNS servers manually.
Dynamic (DHCP) Configuration: If your network uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol), you can select this option to obtain an IP address and other settings automatically
from a DHCP server. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll configure a static IP address. Select the
“Use the following IP address” option.
1. Enter IP Address: Enter the desired IP address for the PC. Ensure that the IP address is
within the same subnet as the rest of the devices in your network. For example:
IP Address: 192.168.1.10 (This is just an example; use an available IP address in your
network.)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (This is a common subnet mask for small networks.)
1. Enter Default Gateway: Specify the default gateway, which is the IP address of the router or
layer 3 switch that connects the PC to other networks or the internet. For example:
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (Use the actual IP address of your router.)
1. Configure DNS Servers: If you have DNS servers on your network or want to use public DNS
servers (e.g., Google DNS or OpenDNS), you can enter their IP addresses in the “Preferred DNS
server” and “Alternate DNS server” fields. For example:
Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 (Google’s public DNS server)
Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4 (Google’s public DNS server)
1. Save Configuration: After entering the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS
server settings, click “OK” or “Save” to save the configuration.
Lab no 3 Task:
Design a Computer lab Network Infrastructure using Static IP.
CL 1 20 PC
CL 2 26 PC
CL 3 24 PC
CL 4 20 PC
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Lab no 3 Task Solution
