Networking Lab Manual - B.
Tech
Experiment - 1
Aim:
To study and identify internal hardware components of a computer system.
Apparatus (Software):
Computer system, Screwdriver set, Anti-static wrist strap.
Procedure:
1. Power off the system and unplug it.
2. Open the computer case using a screwdriver.
3. Identify components such as motherboard, RAM, CPU, hard drive, SMPS, etc.
4. Note down the specifications of each component.
5. Close the case and power on the system.
Result:
Successfully identified and studied the internal components of a computer system.
Experiment - 2
Aim:
Study of following Network Devices in Detail: Repeater, Hub, Switch, Bridge, Router,
Gateway
Apparatus (Software):
No software or hardware needed.
Procedure:
6. Repeater: Functions at the Physical Layer. It receives a signal and retransmits it at a
higher power to extend its range. Repeaters have two ports and are used to connect
only two devices.
7. Hub: A multiport repeater working at the Physical Layer (Layer 1). Connects multiple
Ethernet devices and acts as a single network segment.
8. Switch: A device working at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) to connect and manage
network traffic between segments. Layer 3 switches can also route data.
9. Bridge: Connects network segments at Layer 2. Similar to switches but with fewer ports.
Uses IEEE 802.1D standard.
10. Router: Connects different networks and routes data based on IP addresses. Builds
routing tables to determine paths.
11. Gateway: A node connecting two different networks with different protocols. Performs
protocol conversion and interoperability tasks.
Result:
Understood the purpose and function of various network devices including router, switch,
hub, and gateway.