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L2 L3 Protocol Testing Notes

The document provides comprehensive notes on L2/L3 protocol testing, covering both manual and Python automation techniques. It includes details on networking basics, protocol specifics, manual testing methods, and automation libraries like Scapy and Netmiko. Additionally, it outlines common test cases, lab setups, and project recommendations for effective protocol testing and network automation.

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L2 L3 Protocol Testing Notes

The document provides comprehensive notes on L2/L3 protocol testing, covering both manual and Python automation techniques. It includes details on networking basics, protocol specifics, manual testing methods, and automation libraries like Scapy and Netmiko. Additionally, it outlines common test cases, lab setups, and project recommendations for effective protocol testing and network automation.

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L2/L3 Protocol Testing (Manual + Python Automation) - Complete Notes

1. Basics of Networking

- OSI Model: Layer 2 (Data Link), Layer 3 (Network).

- L2 Testing: MAC, VLAN, Ethernet frames.

- L3 Testing: IP, ICMP, ARP, Routing (OSPF, BGP).

2. L2 Protocols

- Ethernet: MAC learning, switching.

- VLAN: VLAN tagging (802.1Q), segregation.

- STP: Prevent loops.

Manual Testing: Wireshark captures.

Automation: Scapy frame crafting, Pyshark VLAN checking.

3. L3 Protocols

- IP: Logical addressing.

- ARP: IP to MAC resolution.

- ICMP: Error/Control messaging.

- OSPF: Dynamic Routing protocol.

- BGP: Inter-domain routing.

Manual Testing: CLI commands, Wireshark.

Automation: Scapy crafting, Netmiko automation.

4. Packet Structures

- Ethernet: Source MAC, Destination MAC, Ethertype.

- IP: Version, Header Length, Protocol, Source IP, Destination IP.

- ICMP: Type, Code, Checksum.


L2/L3 Protocol Testing (Manual + Python Automation) - Complete Notes

5. Manual Testing Techniques

- Wireshark: Packet capturing and filtering.

- CLI: ping, traceroute, arp -a, ip route, show commands on routers.

6. Python Automation Libraries

- Scapy: Craft and sniff packets.

- Pyshark: Capture and analyze pcap files.

- Netmiko: SSH into routers and switches.

- Paramiko: SSH automation.

7. Python Code Examples

- Send ICMP Packet using Scapy.

- Sniff ARP packets.

- SSH and collect ARP table via Netmiko.

8. Common Test Cases

- ARP Resolution Validation.

- VLAN tagging test.

- ICMP Echo Request/Reply test.

- OSPF and BGP neighbor formation tests.

9. Lab Setup

- GNS3 or EVE-NG for virtual network devices.

- Wireshark for packet capture.

- Python for automation scripts.


L2/L3 Protocol Testing (Manual + Python Automation) - Complete Notes

10. Final Project Recommendations

- Build network lab.

- Manual validation of ARP, VLAN, IP reachability.

- Automate testing with Python.

- Document and save projects.

Conclusion

Manual Testing + Python Automation = Full-Stack Protocol Tester.

Master protocol analysis, troubleshooting, and network automation!

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