Guia Prático de Redes de Computadores

Abstract

This guide aims to give a better understanding of the simulation tools for Computer Networks designed by Cisco Packet Tracer Virtual Simulator, and thus be able to establish the basic, general and advanced features. In the Cisco Packet Tracer environment it is possible to design Computer Networks, without the need to have another Hardware or Software device in addition to the machine on which it is installed. The IOS configurations and functionalities that Cisco provides add great value, because the program has both generic and company-specific Hardware interfaces. This software allows the user to know the physical and real behavior of a network at the same time. In this guide, the student will be able to model variant network topologies and follow the steps systematically to trigger uninterrupted personal development in laboratory practice. It is necessary for students, or the general reader, to solve exercises to get the most out of this guide. It is recommended that students should have a basic understanding of Computer Networking, IP Addressing, Network Protocols, Packet Forwarding, OSI Model, TCP/IP Model, Routing, and more. It is also advisable that the users of this guide have some prior knowledge of the Packet Tracer simulation platform regardless of version, as this will help to better understand the practices inside and outside the student environment. On the other hand, if you have never had contact with a Cisco network simulator before, don't worry, read carefully and follow the illustrations, the guide will certainly help you with the configurations you want. This guide portrays very practical aspects and the theory we leave up to the reader to seek other bibliographies to enrich his learning. Enjoy it enough! If you have gotten this far, you are certainly motivated to learn. The guide will guide you to the end. Good journey, and we will be together throughout the content.