This repository contains a practical lab designed for students and professionals exploring Cisco technologies. It showcases DHCP redundancy using primary and backup servers, VLAN segmentation, and inter-VLAN routing. This lab ensures your network maintains IP address allocation even if a server goes down.
To get started with this lab, follow the steps below. You will need Cisco Packet Tracer installed on your computer. Visit Cisco's official website for instructions on how to obtain it.
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Cisco Packet Tracer: Latest version
- Minimum RAM: 4 GB
- Minimum Disk Space: 200 MB
- Network: Internet connection for downloads
To download the lab files, visit this page to download: Releases Page
- Open the link above in your web browser.
- You will see various versions of the lab available for download.
- Choose the latest version by looking for the highest version number.
- Click on the version to open its details.
- Download the file labeled "Lab Files" (typically in .pkt format).
- Save it to your computer.
Now that you have the files, follow these steps to run the lab:
- Open Cisco Packet Tracer.
- From the File menu, select 'Open.'
- Navigate to the location where you saved the lab file.
- Select the lab file and click 'Open.'
The lab environment will set up automatically, and you can start exploring DHCP redundancy.
- Primary and Backup DHCP Servers: Experience seamless redundancy.
- VLAN Segmentation: Understand how VLANs isolate traffic within a network.
- Inter-VLAN Routing: Learn the router-on-a-stick method for network communication.
- User-friendly Network Simulation: This lab is designed for easy navigation and exploration.
By completing this lab, you will learn how to:
- Configure a primary and a backup DHCP server.
- Set up VLANs and inter-VLAN routing.
- Simulate a failover situation to understand redundancy.
- Troubleshoot common DHCP issues.
This lab covers essential topics for networking enthusiasts and aspiring CCNA professionals, including:
- DHCP and DHCP Server configuration
- Network redundancy
- Inter-VLAN routing techniques
- VLAN setup and configuration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the process of assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.
Redundancy ensures your network remains functional if a server fails, minimizing downtime.
Yes, feel free to change configurations to test various scenarios and understand how the network behaves.
Students, educators, and networking professionals looking to enhance their understanding of DHCP and network design.
If you encounter issues or have questions, feel free to create an issue on this repository. We welcome contributions and feedback from anyone interested in improving this lab.
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Thank you for using this lab! Enjoy exploring DHCP redundancy in your office network simulations.