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Network Topology and STP Configuration Lab

This lab report summarizes experiments with spanning tree protocol (STP) in a network simulation. The student configured topologies with switches and clients, designated specific switches as the root bridge by changing priorities and shutting links, and observed traffic flow between devices. Configuring STP helped the student learn to control root bridges and visualize traffic patterns and potential broadcast storms in the network.

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Network Topology and STP Configuration Lab

This lab report summarizes experiments with spanning tree protocol (STP) in a network simulation. The student configured topologies with switches and clients, designated specific switches as the root bridge by changing priorities and shutting links, and observed traffic flow between devices. Configuring STP helped the student learn to control root bridges and visualize traffic patterns and potential broadcast storms in the network.

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LAB 5

Data Communication and Computer Networks

LAB REPORT # 05

Submitted To:

Professor Mr. Waqas Ahmed.

Submitted By:

Shamas Ur Rehman. (21-se-006)

Malik Talha Tariq. (21-se-116)

Section (A) Dated: 29/10/2023.


LAB 5

LAB TASK 1
Simulate a configuration of the network topology which contains two clients
and ten switches find out which one is root among all switches, make one of
them as a root, shut one link, and change priority of one switch. Design the
given network
Real Time

Simulation Mode
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Pointing Out The Root Bridge

As all the connected ports are designated thus Switch 7 is the root bridge.
Electing Switch 8 as Root Bridge:
Using command spanning tree vlan 1 root secondary
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Shutting A Link b/w Switch 8 & Switch 5:

BLOCKED
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Changing Switch 4 Priority:

1.

2.
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LAB TASK 2
Implement the network shown below. Implement STP PVST+ and make S3 as
root bridge and visualize the traffic flow from PC1 to PC4.

Implemented Network

Switch 2 is already Current Root Bridge


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Implementing Mode PVST+:

By default, Cisco switches use PVST+ mode, so you typically don't need to
enable it explicitly.

Making Switch 0 as Root Bridge:

Visualizing Traffic Flow From PC 0 to PC 3:


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LAB TASK 3
Implement the network shown below. Implement STP PVST+ and make S2 as
root bridge, connect PC with each switch and visualize the traffic flow and
display broadcast storm.
Implemented Network

Implementing Mode PVST+:


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By default, Cisco switches use PVST+ mode, so you typically don't need to
enable it explicitly.

Current Root Bridge:

Making Switch 0 as Root Bridge:

Visualizing Traffic
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1.

2.

Note: There is no broadcast storm occurs according to provided task settings.

CONCLUSION:
In this lab, I successfully configured network topologies with switches and
clients, learned to control STP PVST+ settings to designate root bridges, and
visualized traffic flow and broadcast storms. These exercises enhanced my
network management and troubleshooting skills within a simulated
environment.

END OF LAB REPORT 05

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