Networking - CS2CA17

This repository contains the coursework for the Computer Architecture & Networking module (CS2CA17) at the University of Reading, instructed by Professor Shuang-Hua Yang.

Coursework Description

Wireshark Packet Analysis: Capturing and analyzing LAN and Remote ICMP data using Wireshark.

Small Office Network Implementation: Configuring a small office network using Packet Tracer, including DHCP, DNS, and HTTP server setups.

DNS and HTTP Server Setup: Creating a mapping between a website and the HTTP server to verify connectivity.

Task 1: Wireshark Packet Analysis

• Objective: Capture and analyze LAN and Remote ICMP data in Wireshark.
• Tools Required: Wireshark
• Details:
  • Capture LAN IP addresses and analyze data.
  • Ping the website www.reading.ac.uk and examine the captured data.
  • Analyze and reflect on IP and MAC address information.

Task 2: Small Office Network Implementation

• Objective: Configure a small office LAN with specified devices and servers.
• Tools Required: Packet Tracer
• Details:
  • Configure the following devices:
    • 5 PCs, 1 Printer, 1 Mobile, 1 Tablet PC connected to a wireless router.
  • IP Configuration:
    • Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1/24
    • PC1: 192.168.1.10/24
    • PC2: 192.168.1.11/24
    • PC3: 192.168.1.12/24
    • PC4: 192.168.1.13/24
    • PC5: 192.168.1.14/24
    • Printer: 192.168.1.253/24
  • Wireless Router Configuration:
    • SSID: pollyvacherwireless
    • Security: WPA2 Enterprise AES with shared key P0llyVch3r
  • Test device-to-device connectivity.
  • Install and configure DNS and HTTP servers:
    • DNS Server: 192.168.1.2/24
    • HTTP Server: 192.168.1.3/24
  • Update DHCP configuration to reserve IP addresses for the new servers.
  • Test DNS resolution and HTTP access.

Task 3: DNS and HTTP Server Setup

• Objective: Configure DNS and HTTP servers to ensure network connectivity.
• Tools Required: Packet Tracer
• Details:
  • Set up a DNS server with the IP address 192.168.1.2/24.
  • Set up an HTTP server with the IP address 192.168.1.3/24.
  • Configure the DNS server to map the domain www.pollyvacher.ac.uk to the HTTP server.
  • Test DNS resolution and HTTP access from various devices in the network.