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Laboratory Activity No.
3: Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Commands Using Cisco Packet

Tracer
Objective
To enable students to apply various diagnostic and troubleshooting commands on a simulated

network in Cisco Packet Tracer, analyze the output, and document their observations in a lab
notebook.
Activity Overview
• Network Topology: A small network with routers, switches, and PCs.
• Devices:
o Router 1 (R1): Cisco 2911
o Router 2 (R2): Cisco 2911
o Switch 1 (S1): Cisco 2960
o Switch 2 (S2): Cisco 2960
o PCs: PC1, PC2, and PC3
o Connections:
▪ R1 G0/0 → S1 F0/1
▪ R1 G0/1 → R2 G0/1
▪ R2 G0/0 → S2 F0/1
▪ S1 F0/2 → PC1
▪ S1 F0/3 → PC2
▪ S2 F0/2 → PC3
Setup Instructions
1. Create the Network in Packet Tracer:
o Add the specified devices to the workspace.
o Connect the devices using appropriate cables:
▪ Use straight-through cables for router-to-switch and PC-to-switch

connections.
▪ Use crossover cables for router-to-router connections.
o Assign IP addresses:
▪ R1 G0/0: 192.168.1.1/24
▪ R1 G0/1: 10.0.0.1/30
▪ R2 G0/1: 10.0.0.2/30
▪ R2 G0/0: 192.168.2.1/24
▪ PC1: 192.168.1.2/24
▪ PC2: 192.168.1.3/24
▪ PC3: 192.168.2.2/24
2. Enable Routing:
o On R1 and R2, configure static routes or dynamic routing (e.g., OSPF) to ensure
end-to-end connectivity.
3. Verify Connectivity:
o Ping between devices to ensure proper communication.
o Save the topology before starting the diagnostic activity.
Instructions for Students
1. Task 1: Basic Connectivity Check with ping
o Test connectivity from PC1 to PC3.
o Open the command prompt on PC1 and type:
ping 192.168.2.2
o
o Record the output in your lab notebook.
o Observation: Note if the ping is successful or if packets are dropped. If the ping
fails, identify possible causes (e.g., misconfigured routes or IPs).
2. Task 2: Path Discovery with traceroute
o On R1, discover the path to PC3:
traceroute 192.168.2.2
o
o Record the list of hops displayed in the output.
o Observation: Verify that the path follows R1 → R2 → PC3. Identify any unreachable
hops.
3. Task 3: ARP Verification with show ip arp
o On R1, display the ARP table:
show ip arp
o
o Record the table output and identify the MAC addresses associated with IPs in your
network.
o Observation: Ensure the ARP table contains correct mappings for devices.
Investigate missing or incorrect entries.
4. Task 4: Device Information with show version
o On R1, check the IOS version and uptime:
show version
o
o Record the IOS version, uptime, and device model.
o Observation: Ensure the device has the correct IOS version as specified in the lab.
5. Task 5: Interface Statistics with show interfaces
o On R2, display detailed statistics for interface G0/0:
show interfaces G0/0

o
o Record packet counts, errors, and status.
o Observation: Identify issues such as packet drops or interface errors.
6. Task 6: Interface Overview with show ip interface brief
o On R1, display all interfaces:
show ip interface brief

o
o Record the status and IP addresses of each interface.
o Observation: Verify that interfaces are up and have correct IP assignments.
7. Task 7: Protocol Status with show protocols
o On R2, display protocol details:
show protocols
o
o Record the status of each protocol and IP configuration.
o Observation: Confirm that protocols (e.g., OSPF) are active on the correct
interfaces.
8. Task 8: Network Discovery with show cdp neighbors
o On S1, list directly connected devices:
show cdp neighbors

o
o Record the device IDs, interfaces, and ports.
o Observation: Confirm the physical topology matches the logical design.
9. Task 9: MAC Address Table with show mac address-table
o On S2, display the MAC address table:
show mac address-table

o
o Record the MAC addresses and associated ports.
o Observation: Identify which port each PC is connected to.
10. Task 10: Routing Table with show ip route
o On R1, display the routing table:
show ip route
o
o Record all routes and next-hop information.
o Observation: Ensure the routing table contains routes to all networks.
11. Task 11: Configuration Check with show running-config
o On R1, display the running configuration:
show running-config
o
o Record relevant sections (e.g., IP configurations, static routes).
o Observation: Confirm that the configuration matches the lab requirements.
12. Task 12: Access Control Lists with show access-lists
o On R2, check ACLs:
show access-lists
o
o Record any active ACLs and their rules.
o Observation: Ensure that ACLs allow legitimate traffic and block unauthorized
access.
13. Task 13: Debugging ICMP with debug ip icmp
o On R1, enable ICMP debugging:
debug ip icmp
o
o Ping from PC1 to PC3 and observe the output.
o Use undebug all to stop debugging:
undebug all
o
o Observation: Verify ICMP packets are sent and received correctly.
14. Task 14: Log Analysis with show logging
o On R1, view system logs:

show logging
o
o Record relevant log entries.
o Observation: Identify errors or unusual activity in the logs.
Submission Requirements
• A lab report containing:
o Output for each command.
o Observations and analysis of the results.
o Troubleshooting steps taken for any identified issues.
Grading Criteria
• Accuracy: Correct implementation of commands and analysis.
• Completeness: All outputs and observations documented.
• Clarity: Clear, well-organized lab notebook entries.

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Laboratory Activity No.

3: Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Commands Using Cisco Packet

To enable students to apply various diagnostic and troubleshooting commands on a simulated

• Network Topology: A small network with routers, switches, and PCs.

o Router 1 (R1): Cisco 2911

o Router 2 (R2): Cisco 2911

o Switch 1 (S1): Cisco 2960

o Switch 2 (S2): Cisco 2960

o PCs: PC1, PC2, and PC3

1. Create the Network in Packet Tracer:

o Add the specified devices to the workspace.

o Connect the devices using appropriate cables:

▪ Use straight-through cables for router-to-switch and PC-to-switch

▪ Use crossover cables for router-to-router connections.

o Ping between devices to ensure proper communication.

o Save the topology before starting the diagnostic activity.

Instructions for Students

1. Task 1: Basic Connectivity Check with ping

o Test connectivity from PC1 to PC3.

o Open the command prompt on PC1 and type:

o Record the output in your lab notebook.

2. Task 2: Path Discovery with traceroute

o On R1, discover the path to PC3:

o Record the list of hops displayed in the output.

3. Task 3: ARP Verification with show ip arp

o On R1, display the ARP table:

4. Task 4: Device Information with show version

o On R1, check the IOS version and uptime:

o Record the IOS version, uptime, and device model.

5. Task 5: Interface Statistics with show interfaces

o On R2, display detailed statistics for interface G0/0:

show interfaces G0/0

o Record packet counts, errors, and status.

o Observation: Identify issues such as packet drops or interface errors.

6. Task 6: Interface Overview with show ip interface brief

o On R1, display all interfaces:

show ip interface brief

o Record the status and IP addresses of each interface.

o Observation: Verify that interfaces are up and have correct IP assignments.

7. Task 7: Protocol Status with show protocols

o On R2, display protocol details:

o Record the status of each protocol and IP configuration.

8. Task 8: Network Discovery with show cdp neighbors

o On S1, list directly connected devices:

show cdp neighbors

o Record the device IDs, interfaces, and ports.

o Observation: Confirm the physical topology matches the logical design.

9. Task 9: MAC Address Table with show mac address-table

o On S2, display the MAC address table:

show mac address-table

o Observation: Identify which port each PC is connected to.

10. Task 10: Routing Table with show ip route

o On R1, display the routing table:

o Record all routes and next-hop information.

o Observation: Ensure the routing table contains routes to all networks.

11. Task 11: Configuration Check with show running-config

o On R1, display the running configuration:

o Record relevant sections (e.g., IP configurations, static routes).

o Observation: Confirm that the configuration matches the lab requirements.

12. Task 12: Access Control Lists with show access-lists