Two Router Configuration- Cisco Packet Tracer

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of configuring two routers using Cisco Packet Tracer. Understanding how to set up routers is essential for network management and design. This step-by-step guide will help you configure routers for optimal communication and connectivity.

Step 1: Setting Up the Environment

• Open Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Create a new project by clicking on "File" and then "New".
• Drag and drop two routers from the device list into the workspace.
• Connect the routers using a serial cable:
  • Select the "Connections" icon.
  • Choose "Serial DCE" and connect the routers' serial ports.

Step 2: Configuring Router Interfaces

• Click on the first router to open its configuration window.
• Navigate to the "CLI" (Command Line Interface) tab.
• Enter the following commands to configure the interfaces:

  enable
  configure terminal
  interface Serial0/0/0
  ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
  no shutdown
  exit
  

• Repeat the same process for the second router, using a different IP address:

  enable
  configure terminal
  interface Serial0/0/0
  ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
  no shutdown
  exit
  

Step 3: Configuring Routing Protocols

• On each router, enable a routing protocol. For example, use RIP:
  • On the first router, enter the following commands:

  router rip
  version 2
  network 192.168.1.0
  exit
  

  • On the second router, repeat the steps:

  router rip
  version 2
  network 192.168.1.0
  exit
  

Step 4: Testing Connectivity

• Use the "Simulation" mode in Packet Tracer.
• Ping from one router to the other to test connectivity:
  • On the CLI of the first router, use the command:

  ping 192.168.1.2
  

• If configured correctly, you should see successful ping responses.

Conclusion

You have successfully configured two routers in Cisco Packet Tracer. Key steps included setting up the environment, configuring interfaces, enabling routing protocols, and testing connectivity. For further practice, try adding more routers or implementing different routing protocols to enhance your network. Continue exploring advanced configurations to deepen your networking skills.