BMIT3084 ENTERPRISE NETWORKING

Tutorial 1

1. Figure 1-1 network topology is using Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addressing. Ali
and you have been assigned by the company CEO to configure the company’s network
topology with different types of static routes. Answer the following questions to ensure
successful communications between all hosts in Figure 1-1. Assume ISP router with
static routing configurations have been completed.

Figure 1-1: A network topology

ROUTER_EDGE#show ip route

Gateway of last resort is [Link] to network [Link]

S [Link]/24 is directly connected, Serial0/2/0

Figure 1-2: Partial output of “show ip route”

a) In ROUTER_EDGE, two standard static routes are configured, and the partial output of
show ip route command is shown in Figure 1-2. Analyse Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 and illustrate
TWO (2) differences between these standard static routes. (4 marks)

b) (i) In ROUTER_EDGE, configure a default static route and a floating default static
route using the next hop IPv4 address to forward the packets to ISP. State your assumption
in your answer. (4 marks)

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(ii) Explain the purpose of a floating default static route with reference to
ROUTER_EDGE routing table. (4 marks)

c) (i) In ROUTER_EDGE, apply a fully specified standard static route to forward packets
to ICT Department. (2 marks)

(ii) Explain the implementation of a fully specified standard static route in Question 1
c) (i).

2. Based on the network topology below, answer the following questions:

(a) In router R1, write a command to configure a default static route using the exit interface.

(b) In router R1, write a command to configure a summary static route for network
[Link]/24 – [Link]/24 using the next hop IP address.

(c) In router R2, write a command to configure a standard static route for network
[Link]/24 using the exit interface.

(d) In router R2, write two commands to configure fully specified static routes for network
[Link]/24 and [Link]/24.

3. Suggest the most appropriate routing methods to be implemented for a small network topology
shown below to forward packets from R1 to ISP and vice versa. Justify your answers.

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4. Figure 1-1 shows a network topology with the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) configurations
done on all routers interfaces and Personal Computers (PCs).

Figure 1-1: A network topology

Based on Figure 1-1, determine the appropriate static routes configurations with justifications
in the respective routers (EDGE and FOCS). ISP is already pre-configured with static routing.
Use Table 1-1 to document your answer.

(i) Standard static routes using next hop IP address. PC1 and PC2 are able to communicate
with PC3. (9 marks)

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(ii) Default static route as a primary route using next hop IP address. PC3 is able to ping
ExternalPC. Make your assumptions. (5 marks)

(iii) Floating default static route as a secondary route or backup route using next hop IP
address. PC3 is able to ping ExternalPC. Make your assumptions. (6 marks)

Table 1-1: Documentation Table

5. As a network associate, you have been consulted to provide solutions to a network topology
with the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addressing and configurations in all routers
interfaces and Personal Computers (PCs) as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1: A network topology (202201)

Analyze and propose IPv6 standard static routes using next hop IP address configurations in
all routers shown in Figure 1-1. Use Table 1-1 to document your answer. This is to provide
communications between PC-A, PC-B and Laptop5. (13 marks)

Table 1-1: Documentation Table

Router name Static route configurations

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6. Illustrate in detailed the steps to obtain a Summary static route for the following networks with the
same exit interface s0/0/0:
[Link], [Link], [Link], [Link], [Link]

7. (i) Based on the following diagram, configure an IPv4 Static Host Route and IPv6 Static Host Route
using next hop IP address in Branch to direct traffic to a Server.

(ii) Explain a host route and TWO (2) ways a host route can be added to the routing table.

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