Chapter2 : Lab 2.1.6 Observing Traffic Using Cisco Network Assistant

Step 1: Establish the network baseline criteria

Network baselining is the measuring and rating of the performance of a network as it transports data in real time. A baseline is a type of "network snapshot" of the devices and their performance. Creating a baseline enables you to see the current network load and, by maintaining that baseline, identify network issues before they become critical. For example, with all the network routers baselined, including the CPU capability and usage, if gradual increases in CPU usage are noted, the issue can be addressed before network performance deteriorates.

List the devices in the lab network and the characteristics that should be monitored.

Router, Switches, PC Host, Server, Bandwidth

Step 2: Configure network connectivity

NOTE: If the PCs used in this lab are also connected to your Academy LAN or to the Internet, ensure that you record the cable connections and TCP/IP settings so these can be restored at the conclusion of the lab.

a. Connect the devices in accordance with the given topology and configuration. Your instructor may

substitute Discovery Server with an equivalent server for this lab.

b. See your instructor regarding device configuration. If the devices are not configured, then from the

Admin PC, establish a terminal session in turn to each switch and the router using HyperTerminal or

TeraTerm. Configure these devices in accordance with the configuration details provided.

c. Ping between all devices to confirm network connectivity. Troubleshoot and establish connectivity if

the pings fail.

Step 3: Set up Cisco Network Assistant

a. From the Admin PC, launch the Cisco Network Assistant program.

b. Set Cisco Network Assistant to discover the network. One method is to establish a "community" of

devices. From the Application menu, click Communities

c. In the Communities window, click Create.

d. In the Name field, enter FilmCompany.

e. List the four options available in the Discover field:

Sebuah perangkat tunggal dengan alamat IP
Perangkat menggunakan seed alamat IP
Perangkat pada subnet
Perangkat dalam kisaran alamat IP

f. From the Discover drop-down list, select Devices in an IP address range.

g. At the Start IP address, enter 10.0.0.1

h. At the End IP address, enter 10.0.0.5

i. Click Start. The devices found will be listed.

j. Click OK on the Create Community and Communities dialog boxes. Note the range of icons now

available on the top toolbar.

k. Click the Topology icon on the top toolbar and view the topology that Cisco Network Assistant has

created.

Step 4: Examine Cisco Network Assistant features

Cisco Network Assistant provides a range of features to display text and graphical information about the

network devices. From the topology view window, right click each device’s ID and select properties.

What protocol is used to discover and obtain the device information displayed?

Cisco Discovery Protocol

Step 5: Examine sample Cisco Network Assistant output

Once devices are added to the community, the links can be monitored from the Monitor tab of Cisco Network

Assistant.

Step 6: Clean up

Erase the configurations and reload the routers and switches. Disconnect and store the cabling. For PC hosts

that are normally connected to other networks (such as the school LAN or to the Internet), reconnect the

appropriate cabling and restore the TCP/IP settings.

Challenge

This lab focused on monitoring individual devices in a network. Consider, research, and discuss the network factors that should be included in network baseline measurements.

• Pengujian dan pelaporan konektivitas fisik
• Pemanfaatan jaringan normal
• Pemanfaatan jaringan puncak
• Penggunaan protokol