As part of my practical networking journey, I worked on a small office network infrastructure consisting of 20 client PCs, 1 DHCP server, and 2 switches using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Objective
To design and configure a network where client computers automatically receive their IP addresses and other network settings from a central DHCP server.
Network Components
20 PCs (client devices)
1 DHCP server
2 network switches
Ethernet connections between the devices
IP Addressing and DHCP Configuration
DHCP Server IP: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254
DHCP Start IP Address: 192.168.1.2
How the Network Works
The DHCP server provides IP configuration to endusers computers automatically. The two switches connect the 20 PCs and forward traffic across the local network. Each PC requests an IP address from the DHCP server.
Once configured, the PCs can communicate with other devices on the same network, provided the network and device settings are correct.
Troubleshooting basic LAN connectivity.
This practical exercise reinforces the importance of proper IP address management and reliable network design in a small business environment.
I am continuously building my hands-on skills in networking even as a Cloud & DevOps Engineer.
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