1. Communication Networks NETW 501 Tutorial 1
Prepared by: Eng. Minar El-Aasser

2. Computer/Data Network Components

3. PC-Network Cable Connections
Copper Straight through Cable
Copper Cross over cable
Copper Roll over cable

4. LAN Design Example Printer Internet www.guc.edu.eg mail.guc.edu.eg
Multi layered switch
Internet
Web server
Database server
server
mail.guc.edu.eg

5. Introduction to Packet Tracer
Packet Tracer is a network simulator that allows you create a simulated network, configure the devices in the network, test the network, and examine the traffic in the network.
A network simulator is a software that predicts the behavior of a computer network.
Packet tracer is a CISCO proprietary tool.
The first step in creating a simulated network in Packet Tracer is to place the devices in the logical workplace and connect them together. 

6. Introduction to Packet Tracer ‘cont’d’
Activity 1 – Objectives:
Explore the PT interface
Logical workspace
Symbols navigation
Explore PT operations
Connect devices using auto connect
Examine device configuration with a mouse over
Examine device configuration

7. Questions?