Saraswati Niketan Ma. Vi.
Brahma Tole, Ktm-12
Computer Network
Submitted by: Submitted to:
Shiva Shrestha Susan Adhikari
Title: Implement Bus Topology and Ring Topology in Cisco Packet Tracer.
Objective:
To simulate Bus and Ring network topologies in Cisco Packet Tracer for
understanding their design and functionality.
To establish device connections and configure network settings for communication.
To assign unique IP addresses to devices within the same subnet in both topologies.
To verify successful data transmission by testing connectivity between devices.
Theory:
A bus topology is a network in which nodes are directly linked with a common half-duplex
link. A host on a bus topology is called a station. In a bus network, every station will accept
all network packets, and these packets generated by each station have equal information
priority. A bus network includes a single network segment and collision domain.
Switches are a fundamental component of modern IT networks, including the internet. They
work by forwarding data packets between devices using MAC addresses to identify where to
send them. Switches prevent each device's traffic from interfering with other devices' traffic.
Ring topology is a kind of arrangement of the network in which every device is linked with
two other devices. This makes a circular ring of interconnected devices which gives it its
name. Data is usually transmitted in one direction along the ring, known as a unidirectional
ring. The data is delivered from one device to the next until it reaches the decided destination.
In a bidirectional ring, data can travel in either direction.
Procedure:
For Bus Topology:
Step 1: First, open the cisco packet tracer desktop and select the devices given below:
S.NO Device Model-Name
1. PC PC
2. Switch PT-Switch
IP Addressing Table
S. N Device IP Address Subnet Mask
1 Pc0 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
2 Pc1 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
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3 Pc2 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0
4 Pc3 192.168.1.4 255.255.255.0
Then, create a network topology as shown below image:
Use an Automatic connecting cable to connect the devices with others.
Step 2: Configure the PCs (hosts) with IPv4 address and Subnet Mask according to the IP
addressing table given above.
To assign an IP address in PC0, click on PC0.
Then, go to desktop and then IP configuration and there you will IPv4 configuration.
Fill IPv4 address and subnet mask.
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Assigning an IP address using the ipconfig command, or we can also assign an IP
address with the help of a command.
Go to the command terminal of the PC.
Then, type ipconfig <IPv4 address><subnet mask><default gateway>(if needed)
Example: ipconfig 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
Repeat the same procedure with other PCs to configure them thoroughly.
Step 3: Verify the connection by pinging the IP address of any host in PC0.
Use the ping command to verify the connection.
As we can see we are getting replies from a targeted node on both PCs.
Hence the connection is verified.
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For Ring Topology:
Step 1: First, open the cisco packet tracer desktop and select the devices given below:
S.NO Device Model-Name
1. PC PC
2. Switch PT-Switch
IP Addressing Table
S. N Device IP Address Subnet Mask
1 Pc0 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
2 Pc1 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
3 Pc2 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0
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4 Pc3 192.168.1.4 255.255.255.0
Then, create a network topology as shown below image:
Use an Automatic connecting cable to connect the devices with others.
Step 2: Configure the PCs (hosts) with IPv4 address and Subnet Mask according to the IP
addressing table given above.
To assign an IP address in PC0, click on PC0.
Then, go to desktop and then IP configuration and there you will IPv4 configuration.
Fill IPv4 address and subnet mask.
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Assigning IP address using the ipconfig command, or we can also assign an IP
address with the help of a command.
Go to the command terminal of the PC.
Then, type ipconfig <IPv4 address><subnet mask><default gateway>(if needed)
Example: ipconfig 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
Repeat the same procedure with other PCs to configure them thoroughly.
Step 3: Verify the connection by pinging the IP address of any host in PC0.
Use the ping command to verify the connection.
As we can see we are getting replies from a targeted node on both PCs.
Hence the connection is verified.
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Conclusion:
We can use multiple PCs and network devices to construct both Bus and Ring topologies in
Cisco Packet Tracer. It's essential to assign unique IP addresses to each device and ensure
proper connections. By carefully setting up the network and observing the data flow in each
topology, we can confirm that the network is functioning correctly and efficiently, ensuring
successful communication between all devices.
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