PacketJourneys 🌐

Welcome to PacketJourneys, a repository dedicated to exploring key concepts in Computer Networks through hands-on implementations and visualizations using Cisco Packet Tracer. From basic IP addressing to advanced routing protocols, this is your comprehensive guide to mastering networking fundamentals in a virtualized environment.

Repository Structure

/PacketJourneys
│
├── 📁 Labs/
│ ├── Lab1 - Packet Tracer & Networking Commands
│ ├── Lab2 - Peer to Peer Network & Topologies
│ ├── Lab3 - Router Configuration
│ ├── Lab4 - IP Addressing & Subnetting (VLSM)
│ ├── Lab5 - Static & Default Routing
│ ├── Lab6 - NAT Configuration
│ ├── Lab7 - RIP Implementation (v1 & v2)
│ ├── Lab8 - OSPF (Single Area)
│ ├── Lab9 - OSPF (Multi-Area)
│ ├── Lab10 - PPP & HDLC Configuration
│ ├── Lab11 - BGP Implementation
│ ├── Lab12 - EIGRP Implementation
│ └── Lab13 - TELNET Configuration
│
├── 📁 Projects/
│ ├── Project1 - Network Integration for   Financial Institutions
│ ├── Project2 - Advanced Routing Protocols
│ └── ...
│
└── README.md

Concepts Covered 🔬

• Introduction to Packet Tracer & Networking Commands: Explore the basics of Cisco Packet Tracer and use networking commands in a virtual environment.
• Peer-to-Peer Network Implementation & Topologies: Create peer-to-peer connections and experiment with various network topologies.
• Router Configuration & Interface Setup: Configure routers, manage interfaces, and set up passwords.
• IP Addressing & Subnetting (VLSM): Learn how to efficiently manage IPs with Variable Length Subnet Masking.
• Static & Default Routing: Implement static routes and manage default routes.
• NAT Configuration: Work with Network Address Translation to manage public and private IPs.
• RIP Implementation: Implement Routing Information Protocol versions 1 and 2 for dynamic routing.
• OSPF Implementation (Single & Multi-Area): Dive into Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in single and multi-area configurations.
• PPP & HDLC Configuration: Set up Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC).
• BGP & EIGRP Implementation: Work with advanced routing protocols such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
• TELNET Configuration: Configure TELNET for remote device management.

Case Studies & Projects 🚀

• Network Integration for Financial Institutions: Design and implement a scalable network for finance service provider, which offers online finance solutions and services to its clients.
• Advanced Routing Protocols: Study and implement multi-protocol routing in dynamic network environments.

How to Use 🛠

• Clone this repository:

  git clone https://github.com/nishant-sheoran/PacketJourneys.git

• Navigate through the labs and projects in their respective folders.
• Each lab and project includes a dedicated README with instructions to get started.

Cool Things You Can Do 💡

• Capture and analyze network traffic using Wireshark.
• Simulate and troubleshoot dynamic network topologies.
• Implement and test advanced routing protocols in virtual environments.
• Configure and secure remote network access using TELNET and VPNs.

Technologies & Tools 🔧

Simulation Tools

• Cisco Packet Tracer
• GNS3 (for network simulation)
• NS-3 Simulator

Programming Languages

• Python (for socket programming)