This project focuses on router setup and configuration in Cisco Packet Tracer.
It shows how to assign IP addresses, enable interfaces, and set up basic connectivity.
- Used Cisco ISR4331 Router with no GigabitEthernet interfaces.
- Navigated to the physical tab, switched off the router and inserted a NIC card(NIM ES2-4),in order to establish aa connection.
- NB: Not all routers cointain Fast Ethernet or Gig. interface, thus a Network interface card is needed for connectivity.
Each PC had the router’s interface IP as its gateway
Pinged router ↔ PC
Confirmed routing table with show ip route
Routers enable communication between networks, not just inside one. They are essential for WANs, VLAN routing, and internet access.
router-config.pkt → Packet Tracer topology
router-commands.txt → CLI config
-Configure router interfaces
-Assign IP addresses to router ports
-Use routers as gateways for PCs
NB:
Router> enable
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# interface gigabitethernet0/0/0
Router(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
Router(config-if)# no shutdown