Static IP configuration in packet tracer
To configure a static IP in Packet Tracer, follow these steps. This example demonstrates
how to assign static IP addresses to PCs and routers in a simple network topology.
Scenario
Two Routers connected to a two switches.
Two PCs connected to the switch.
Assign the following static IPs:
o Router1 Interface: 192.168.1.1/24
o PC1: 192.168.1.2/24
o PC2: 192.168.1.3/24
o Router2 Interface: 192.168.2.1/24
o PC3: 192.168.2.2/24
o PC4: 192.168.2.3/24
To connect the setup with static IPs, follow these steps:
Topology
1. Routers:
o Connect Router1 and Router2 using a serial connection or a crossover
Ethernet cable if directly connected.
o Connect Router1 to Switch1.
o Connect Router2 to Switch2.
2. Switches:
o Connect PC1 and PC2 to Switch1.
o Connect PC3 and PC4 to Switch2.
Static IP Configuration
Router1 Configuration
1. Access the router configuration (via console or terminal).
2. Assign the IP to the interface connecting to Switch1:
interface FastEthernet0/0
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
exit
3. Enable routing (optional for communication between subnets):
ip routing
Router2 Configuration
1. Assign the IP to the interface connecting to Switch2:
interface FastEthernet0/0
ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
exit
PC Configuration
For each PC, assign static IPs:
1. PC1 (connected to Switch1):
o IP: 192.168.1.2
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Gateway: 192.168.1.1
2. PC2 (connected to Switch1):
o IP: 192.168.1.3
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Gateway: 192.168.1.1
3. PC3 (connected to Switch2):
o IP: 192.168.2.2
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Gateway: 192.168.2.1
4. PC4 (connected to Switch2):
o IP: 192.168.2.3
o Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
o Gateway: 192.168.2.1
Testing and Verification
1. Ping within the same subnet:
o From PC1, ping PC2 (ping 192.168.1.3).
o From PC3, ping PC4 (ping 192.168.2.3).
2. Ping across subnets (requires routing):
o On both routers, configure a static route or ensure the routing table is
updated.
o Example for Router1 to reach Router2's subnet:
ip route 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.1
ip route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.2
Similarly, configure Router2 for Router1's subnet.
3. Ping tests:
o From PC1, ping PC3 (ping 192.168.2.2).
o From PC4, ping PC2 (ping 192.168.1.3).
Notes
Ensure the router interface and PCs are connected via a switch.
Verify the connections using the light indicators on the cables. Green indicates
proper connectivity.
Use the Simulation Mode in Packet Tracer to observe the flow of packets.
