🌐 Computer Network Workbench

A comprehensive collection of Cisco networking lab exercises and configurations using Packet Tracer. Hands-on practice for networking students! 💻🔧

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🔗 Links

• 🐛 Report Issues: GitHub Issues
• 🤝 Contributing: Contributing Guidelines
• 📜 License: MIT License

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📑 Table of Contents

• 🚀 Installation
• ⚡ Usage Examples
• ✨ Features
• 📂 Folder Structure
• 🛠 Tech Stack
• 📦 Dependencies & Packages
• 🤝 Contributing
• 📜 License
• 🛡 Security
• 📏 Code of Conduct

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🚀 Installation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• Cisco Packet Tracer (version 8.0 or higher recommended)
  • Download from Cisco Networking Academy
  • Free registration required
• Git (for version control)

Setup Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/H0NEYP0T-466/Computer-Network-Workbench.git
   cd Computer-Network-Workbench

2. Install Cisco Packet Tracer

   • Visit Cisco NetAcad
   • Create a free account
   • Download Packet Tracer for your OS
   • Install and launch

3. Open Lab Files

   • Launch Packet Tracer
   • Open any .pkt file from the cloned repository
   • Start exploring and practicing!

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⚡ Usage Examples

Opening a Lab File

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/H0NEYP0T-466/Computer-Network-Workbench.git
cd Computer-Network-Workbench

# Open a specific lab in Packet Tracer
# Double-click any .pkt file or open through Packet Tracer GUI

Lab File Naming Convention

• lab#2.pkt - Lab 2 exercises
• lab#3.pkt - Lab 3 exercises
• Lab#4.pkt - Lab 4 exercises
• 30-apr.pkt - Date-specific lab (April 30)
• 7-may-26.pkt - Date-specific lab (May 7)
• 7-may-labtask.pkt - Lab task for May 7
• oel.pkt - Open Ended Lab
• PROJECT/ - Project configurations

Working with Labs

1. Open the .pkt file in Packet Tracer
2. Follow lab instructions (check accompanying documentation)
3. Complete the tasks within the simulation
4. Save your work with a new filename to avoid overwriting originals

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✨ Features

• 🎯 Hands-on Practice: Real-world networking scenarios
• 🔧 Multiple Labs: Various difficulty levels and topics
• 📚 Structured Learning: Progressive lab exercises
• 🌐 Network Simulation: Full Cisco device emulation
• 💡 Practical Skills: Router, switch, and protocol configuration
• 📊 Project Work: Complete network design projects
• 🎓 Educational Focus: Designed for CS/IT networking courses
• 🔄 Version Controlled: Track your progress with Git

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📂 Folder Structure

Computer-Network-Workbench/
├── 📄 lab#2.pkt                    # Lab 2 - Basic networking
├── 📄 lab#3.pkt                    # Lab 3 - Intermediate concepts
├── 📄 Lab#4.pkt                    # Lab 4 - Advanced routing
├── 📄 lab#5.pkt                    # Lab 5 - Switching concepts
├── 📄 lab#6.pkt                    # Lab 6 - Network protocols
├── 📄 30-apr.pkt               # April 30 lab session
├── 📄 7-may-26.pkt                 # May 7 lab session
├── 📄 7-may-labtask.pkt            # May 7 lab tasks
├── 📄 14-may.pkt                   # May 14 lab session
├── 📄 LABTASK.pkt                  # General lab tasks
├── 📄 oel.pkt                      # Open Ended Lab
├── 📁 PROJECT/                     # Project configurations
│   ├── 📄 project.pkt              # Main project file
│   ├── 📄 L2switch.txt             # Layer 2 switch config
│   ├── 📄 switch0.txt              # Switch 0 configuration
│   ├── 📄 switch1.txt              # Switch 1 configuration
│   └── 📄 switch2.txt              # Switch 2 configuration
└── 📄 README.md                    # This file

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🛠 Tech Stack

Tools & Software

Protocols & Technologies

Version Control

Operating Systems

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📦 Dependencies & Packages

Required Software

Runtime Dependencies

This project requires Cisco Packet Tracer to open and work with the .pkt files. No additional runtime dependencies.

Installation Commands

Packet Tracer:

• Download from: https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer
• Free Cisco NetAcad account required

Git:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install git

# macOS
brew install git

# Windows
# Download from https://git-scm.com/

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to:

• 🍴 Fork and clone the repository
• 🔧 Set up your environment
• 📝 Follow our conventions
• 🧪 Test your changes
• 📤 Submit pull requests

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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🛡 Security

If you discover any security vulnerabilities, please review our Security Policy for responsible disclosure guidelines.

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📏 Code of Conduct

This project adheres to a Code of Conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.

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