This repo has the end results of my capstone project. The goal was to create a SOHO network using packet tracer and a presentation describing the network design and features.
Cisco Packet Tracer version 8.2.2.
You can download Cisco's packet tracer in Skills for all:
https://skillsforall.com/learningcollections/cisco-packet-tracer?courseLang=en-US
More on the course description: This course guides you to master network theory, internet infrasture, basic network security, management and troubleshooting.
About this Course
Students start by learning basic network theory and terminology including network components, node functions, types of networks and network models. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP Model including encapsulation and common network protocols. Students learn about data transmission methods and ethernet including CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA. The course covers wired and wireless networking standards, and networking hardware including switches and routers. Students will gain a thorough understanding of TCP/IP including binary numbers, CIDR notation, ANDing, and configuring routes in a network using routers and NAT routers. Students learn to configure DHCP and DNS, and then examine regulating traffic between network zones including implementing a DMZ, and using IDS/IPS technology, and configuring VPNs. The course includes a thorough discussion of troubleshooting wired and wireless networks including using packet sniffers. Students will use software that will allow them to simulate sophisticated networks to achieve practical experience. The course ends with a capstone that students will complete to demonstrate mastery of course objectives.
This module provides the student with an opportunity to understand some of the most basic vocabulary used in networking. Students will learn about the categories of networks and the standard network models. 7 videos, 12 readings, 3 practice quizzes
Video: Introduction to the ATA Program
Video: Overview of ATA Track
Video: Advice for Completing the ATA Program
Reading: README
Video: Course Syllabus
Reading: Overview of Networking
Video: Definition of Networking
Video: Networking Components
Reading: Node Functions
Discussion Prompt: Are you a network manager?
Practice Quiz: Networking Terminology Practice Assessment
Reading: Local Area Networks (LANs)
Reading: Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Reading: More Network Terminology
Discussion Prompt: SOHO anyone?
Practice Quiz: Network Categories Practice Assessment
Reading: Overview of Network Models
Reading: Centralized
Reading: Client/Server
Reading: Peer-to-Peer
Discussion Prompt: Peer-to-peer networks
Practice Quiz: Standard Network Models Practice Assessment
Reading: Install Packet Tracer
Reading: Create a Simple Network
Video: Network Theory Review
Graded: Network Theory Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn about the OSI model and the TCP/IP model which describe how protocols work. 4 videos, 7 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Reading: Background of the OSI Model
Video: How the OSI Model Works Part 1
Video: How the OSI Model Works Part 2
Video: How The OSI Model Works Part 3
Reading: TCP/IP Model Layers
Reading: Data Encapsulation
Practice Quiz: OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Practice Assessment
Reading: Web Page Protocols
Reading: File Transfer Protocols
Reading: Email Protocols
Reading: Supporting Protocols
Practice Quiz: Protocols Practice Assessment
Video: Protocol Models Review
Graded: Protocol Models Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn about data transmission methods. After learning about the most common media access methods, they will explore common network connectivity devices. Finally, students will learn about wireless networks. 5 videos, 13 readings, 3 practice quizzes
Reading: Data Transmission
Reading: Transmission Methods
Video: Introduction to Ethernet
Video: CSMA/CD
Video: CSMA/CA
Discussion Prompt: What's your ethernet?
Practice Quiz: Data Transmission and Media Access Methods Practice Assessment
Reading: Network Interface Cards
Reading: Switches
Reading: Routers
Practice Quiz: Network Connectivity Devices Practice Assessment
Reading: WLAN Basics
Reading: 802.11 Standards
Reading: Wireless Security
Reading: Wireless Implementation
Discussion Prompt: Do you have a wireless network?
Practice Quiz: Wireless Networks Practice Assessment
Reading: Explore NICs
Reading: Explore Hubs and Switches
Reading: Explore Routers
Reading: Configure Wireless
Video: Network Transmissions and Hardware Review
Video: Wireless Review
Graded: Network Transmissions and Hardware Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn about how the IP protocol works. Students will learn about IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and routing. 15 videos, 7 readings, 3 practice quizzes
Reading: Background
Video: Rules of TCP/IP
Video: Subnet Masks
Video: Basic ANDing
Video: Local or Remote? Part 1
Video: Local or Remote? Part 2
Video: Local or Remote? Part 3
Video: Routing
Practice Quiz: IPv4 Addressing Practice Assessment
Video: Number Systems
Video: Decimal Numbers
Video: Binary Numbers
Discussion Prompt: Binary to decimal and back again!
Video: Hexadecimal Numbers
Video: CIDR Background
Video: Subnetting
Video: CIDR Notation
Practice Quiz: Binary Numbers Practice Assessment
Reading: IPv4 Classes
Reading: Private IP Addresses
Reading: Network Address Translation
Reading: IPv6
Practice Quiz: Internet Protocols Practice Assessment
Reading: Design and Implement an IPv4 Network
Reading: Configure Routing
Video: Internet Protocols Review
Graded: Internet Protocols Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn about the DHCP and DNS services that support TCP/IP. They will also explore some basic troubleshooting commands. 18 videos, 2 readings, 3 practice quizzes
Video: Static and Dynamic Addressing
Video: The DHCP Lease Process
Video: Centralized DHCP
Video: DHCP Server Settings
Video: DHCP Reservations
Practice Quiz: Assign IP Addresses Practice Assessment
Video: Host Names
Video: Fully Qualified Domain Names
Video: Hosts File
Video: DNS Overview
Video: DNS Name Resolution Part 1
Video: DNS Name Resolution Part 2
Video: DNS Servers
Video: DNS Records Part 1
Video: DNS Records Part 2
Video: Split DNS
Practice Quiz: Domain Name Services Practice Assessment
Reading: IPConfig/IFConfig
Video: Ping
Video: Tracert/Traceroute/Pathping
Practice Quiz: TCP/IP Commands Practice Assessment
Reading: Configure DHCP and DNS
Video: TCP/IP Services Review
Graded: TCP/IP Services Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn about defense in depth. They will explore controls for securing networks and controls for detecting network intrusions. 3 videos, 5 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Video: Defense in Depth
Video: Demilitarized Zones
Reading: Regulating Traffic Between Zones
Reading: Controlling Client Access
Practice Quiz: Perimeter Security Practice Assessment
Reading: Intrusion Detection Systems
Reading: Types of IDS/IPS
Practice Quiz: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Practice Assessment
Reading: Exploring NAT
Video: Network Security Review
Graded: Network Security Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn remote access in general and VPNs in specific. 2 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Reading: Remote Access
Reading: Remote Access Infrastructure
Reading: Remote Access Protocols
Practice Quiz: Remote Network Architecture Practice Assessment
Video: VPNs
Reading: VPN Protocols
Practice Quiz: Virtual Private Networking Practice Assessment
Video: Remote Networking Review
Graded: Remote Networking Graded Assessment
In this module, students will learn the concepts of network management. They will study troubleshooting methodology and review strategies for troubleshooting various types of issues. 1 video, 10 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Reading: Network Management
Reading: Troubleshooting
Practice Quiz: Network Monitoring Practice Assessment
Reading: Physical Issues
Reading: Logical Issues
Reading: Wireless Issues
Practice Quiz: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Practice Assessment
Reading: Troubleshooting
Reading: Troubleshooting Hint Physical Issues
Reading: Troubleshooting Hint Logical Issues
Reading: Troubleshooting Hint Wireless Issues
Reading: Troubleshooting Hint DNS Issues
Discussion Prompt: How did it go?
Video: Network Management / Troubleshooting Review
Graded: Network Management / Troubleshooting Graded Assessment
In this module, the student will upload a capstone project that demonstrates mastery of the material. 2 videos
I Create a file in Packet Tracer to demonstrate the proposed “company” network. Include a minimum of two client machines. The two machines must be able to ping each other by IP address.
Include whatever networking equipment called for in your plan.
Router(s)
Switch(es)
Include any servers required to provide the services needed on your internal network.
Include the public web server.
Configure the clients and infrastructure so that they can access the company web page from the LAN.
Include an external client and configure it so that it can access the company web page from the “Internet”. The web server should be accessed using a URL of http://www.company.com.
You do not need to include every device in your plan but feel free to include sample devices for demonstration purposes.
For example, if each employee will have a printer, you only need to provide one printer.
Many of the devices can be found in the End Devices: End Devices section in Packet Tracer.
Provide whatever devices are necessary to demonstrate the technology you have chosen.
II Oral Presentation or PowerPoint
You may record an oral presentation or create a PowerPoint presentation. If you choose an oral presentation, the length should be no more than ten minutes of recorded video. An oral presentation does not have to be perfect. You’re not being evaluated on your ability to edit video. If there are speaking mistakes, that’s ok. You can also choose to combine both solutions and record your PowerPoint with a voiceover.
The oral presentation or the PowerPoint must include the following:
The name of your company.
A discussion of the internal network you have designed and an explanation of the reasons behind your choices.
If you chose an oral presentation, pan to the Packet Tracer file you created. You can also draw on a white board if you want. If you chose PowerPoint, include a screenshot of your Packet Tracer solution.
You do not need to show every single device configuration. Include the devices and configurations that are relevant to your network.
Graded: Network Design Peer Review