Exploration Network Fundamentals: Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Name: ___________________________ Topology Diagram Date: __________

Assessment Objectives

Design the Logical topology. 35 points, 20 minutes. Configure the physical topology. 16 points, 5 minutes. Configure the logical topology. 24 points, 15 minutes. Verify Layer 2 mappings. 6 points, 5 minutes. Verify network connectivity. 19 points, 15 minutes.

Background
Hardware Qty Description Cisco Router 1 Part of CCNA Lab bundle. Cisco Switch 1 Part of CCNA Lab bundle. *Computer (host) 3 Lab computers. CAT-5 or better straight-through UTP cables 3 Connects Router1, PC1, and PC2 to Switch1 CAT-5 or better cross-over UTP cables 3 Connects PC1 to Router1 Console (rollover) cable 1 Connects PC1 to Router1 console Table 1. Equipment and hardware for Exploration 1 lab.

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 1 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Gather the necessary equipment and cables. To configure the Skills Based Assessment, make sure that the equipment listed in Table 1 is available.

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 2 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Scenario
In this Skills-Based Assessment, instructors will create a small network that requires connecting network devices and configuring host computers and one Cisco router for basic network connectivity. Subnet A and Subnet B are subnets that are currently needed. Subnet C, Subnet D, and Subnet E are anticipated subnets, not yet connected to the network. The zero subnet will be used. Common utility commands will be used to test and document the network.

Task 1: Design the Logical LAN Topology.

Total points: 35 Time: 20 minutes. Given the IP network 209.165.202.128/25, design an IP addressing scheme that satisfies the following requirements: Subnet Subnet A Subnet B Subnet C Subnet D Subnet E Number of Hosts 5-10 30-50 10-20 3-5 3-5

The all 0s and all 1s subnets are used. No subnet calculators may be used. All work must be shown on the reverse of this Assessment. Subnet A Specification Number of bits in the subnet IP mask (binary) New IP mask (decimal) Maximum number of usable subnets (including the zero subnet) Number of usable hosts per subnet IP Subnet First IP Host address Last IP Host address Subnet B Specification Number of bits in the subnet IP mask (binary) New IP mask (decimal) Maximum number of usable subnets (including the zero subnet) Number of usable hosts per subnet IP Subnet First IP Host address Last IP Host address Instructor Input Points (5 points) Instructor Input Points (5 points)

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 3 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Subnet C Specification Number of bits in the subnet IP mask (binary) New IP mask (decimal) Maximum number of usable subnets (including the zero subnet) Number of usable hosts per subnet IP Subnet First IP Host address Last IP Host address Subnet D Specification Number of bits in the subnet IP mask (binary) New IP mask (decimal) Maximum number of usable subnets (including the zero subnet) Number of usable hosts per subnet IP Subnet First IP Host address Last IP Host address Subnet E Instructor Points Specification Input Number of bits in the subnet (5 points) IP mask (binary) New IP mask (decimal) Maximum number of usable subnets (including the zero subnet) Number of usable hosts per subnet IP Subnet First IP Host address Last IP Host address PCs will use the first IP address in the subnet. The router will use the last network host address. Interface VLAN 1 on the switch will use the second-to-last IP address in the appropriate subnet. Write down the IP address information for each device: Device IP address Mask PC1 Router1-F0/0 PC2 Gateway ------------Points (10 points) Instructor Input Points (5 points) Instructor Input Points (5 points)

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 4 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Router1-F0/1 Switch1

-------------

Before proceeding, verify your IP addresses with the teacher trainer. Teacher Trainer Sign-off Task 1: ______________________ points: _________ of 35

Task 2: Configure the Physical Topology.

Total points: 16 Time: 5 minutes. Step 1: Physically connect lab devices.

Figure 1. Cabling the network. Cable the network devices as shown in Figure 1. If not already enabled, turn power on to all devices. Step 2: Visually inspect network connections. After cabling the network devices, take a moment to verify the connections. Correct Cabling LAN cable between PC1 and Router1 F0/0 LAN cable between Switch1 and Router1 F0/1 LAN cable between Switch1 and PC2 Console cable between PC1 and Router1 Points (4 points) (4 points) (4 points) (4 points)

Teacher Trainer Sign-off Task 2: ______________________

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 5 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Points: _________ of 16

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 6 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Task 3: Configure the Logical Topology.

Total points: 24 Time: 15 minutes. Step 1: Configure host computers. After configuring each host computer, record the host network settings with the ipconfig /all command. PC1 Network Configuration Description Physical Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway PC2 Network Configuration Description Physical Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Points

(4 points)

Points

(4 points)

Step 2. Configure Router1 Configuration tasks for Router1 include the following: Task Router name Encrypted privileged EXEC password Console access password Telnet access password Configure the MOTD banner. Specification Router1 class cisco cisco Unauthorized access strictly prohibited and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Configure the description. Configure the IP address. Configure the description. Configure the IP address. (8 points) Points

Router1 interface F0/0 Router1 interface F0/1

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 7 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Step 3. Configure Switch1 Configuration tasks for Switch1 include the following: Task Switch name Encrypted privileged EXEC password Console access password Telnet access password Configure the MOTD banner. Switch1 interface VLAN1 Default gateway Specification Switch1 class cisco cisco --Secure System-Configure the description. Configure the IP address. Configure the IP address. (8 points) Points

Teacher Trainer Sign-off Task 3: ______________________ Points: _________ of 24

Task 4: Verify Layer 2 Mappings.

Total points: 6 Time: 5 minutes. Step 1: Record MAC address information. After configuring the devices, record the appropriate MAC address information in the tables below. Device/Interface Router1 inteface F0/1 PC2 MAC Address MAC Address Switch Port Points 2 2 Points 2

Router1 Interface F0/0

Teacher Trainer Sign-off Task 4: ______________________ Points: _________ of 6

Task 5: Verify Network Connectivity.

Total points: 19 Time: 15 minutes. Step 1: Use the ping command to verify network connectivity. Network connectivity can be verified with the ping command. **NOTE: If pings to host computers fail, temporarily disable the computer firewall and retest. To disable a Windows firewall, select Start | Control Panel | Windows Firewall, select OFF, and OK.

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 8 of 9

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Instructor Skills-Based Assessment

Use the following table to methodically verify connectivity with each network device. Take corrective action to establish connectivity if a test fails:

From
PC1 PC1 PC1 PC1 PC2 PC2 PC2 PC2

To
NIC IP address Router1, F0/0 Router1, F0/1 PC2 NIC IP address Router1, F0/1 Router1, F0/0 PC1

IP Address

Ping results

Points

(8 points)

(8 points)

In addition to the ping command, what other Windows command is useful in displaying the path to the destination? Answer: _________________(3 points) Teacher Trainer Sign-off Task 5: ______________________ Points: _________ of 19

Task 6: Cleanup
NOTE: DO NOT PROCEED WITH CLEANUP UNTIL YOUR TEACHER TRAINER HAS GRADED YOUR SKILLS BASED ASSESSMENT AND HAS INFORMED YOU THAT YOU MAY BEGIN CLEANUP. Unless directed otherwise by the teacher trainer, restore host computer network connectivity, then turn off power to the host computers. Before turning off power to the router and switch, remove the NVRAM configuration file (if saved) from Router1 with the privileged EXEC command erase startup-config. Disconnect and put away all LAN cables that were used in the Assessment. Remove anything that was brought into the lab.

All contents are Copyright 19922008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Page 9 of 9