***Cisco Basic Network Setup***1 Router, 1 Switch & 1 PC /I'm a Newbie

[tekguy88]

Hello ALL,

I have 3 Cisco routers and 2 switches currently and have gotten a grasp of networking some labs with these hardwares thus far.

I would love it if someone can direct me to one simple network connecting 1 router, 1 switch and a pc workstation so that I can do more labs.

I've tried to find materials on this, but the material I've found don't really tell you step by step scenarios.

I like to know the following Q's if possible:
1) Switch configuration (Cisco 2924 Ent. 12.0)
2) Router configuration (Cisco 2501 Ent. 12.0)
3) PC configuration

I assume all straight through cable would be used here.

I want to be able to ping all hardwares successfully.

I will be eternally grateful if one can tell be briefly or in detail the configuration to this setup at there own discretion.

THANKS again.

 

[castlesmadeofsand]

Well, for a basic set up, the switch will not need to be configured. That is only for vlans, vtp, switchport security.
The router, well...a basic setup would be to use a rouring protocol, like RIP. Here's a simple setup, but you will have to statically set the ip address of your workstation, unless you want a dhcp config in the router as well.

Let's assume this for the setup...
Your router connects to the switch via ethernet or ethernet---let's assume ethernet. The router controls the ip network of whatever is connected to it.

router>en
router#config t
router(config)#int e0
router(config-if)#ip add 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
router(config-if)#no shut
router(config-if)#^z (which is control-z)
router#

Then you connect the fast ethernet interface of the router to any port on the switch, and the ethernet interface of the workstation to any port on the switch, all with straight-thru cables. If you connect the router directly to the workstation, you'll need a crossover cable. It would help if you include the model of the routers and switches you have, so I could give you a more accurate configuration. Nevermind---I just saw it. The configuration should work. Hope this helps. If not, email me at timandlizh@gmail.com, and I'll be glad to help.

Jimi

 

[KiscoKid]

I'd suggest buying a decent ccna guide with some practical lab scenarios. I believe the latest Cisco Press ccna practical studies guide can provide this level of detail for you explaining from the ground up how to build your test network.

I found a link to the book I'm talking about here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CCNA-Practical-Studies-Gary-Heap/dp/1587200465