🏢 Office Network Project – Cisco Packet Tracer

Welcome to the Office Network Project! This simulation is built using Cisco Packet Tracer and models an office with four distinct network zones:

• 🔐 Server Room
• 🧑‍💼 Chairman Room
• 🖥️ IT Department
• 💻 Computer Department

This guide walks you through the installation, setup, configuration steps, and offers resources for mastering Packet Tracer.

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🔧 Installation Instructions

1. Download Cisco Packet Tracer

   • Visit the Cisco Networking Academy to download the software.
   • Login or create an account if prompted.

2. Install Cisco Packet Tracer

   • Follow the instructions for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).

3. Open Project File

   • Download the “Office Network” project file from this repository and open it in Packet Tracer.

4. Explore the Layout

   • Inspect the topology to understand how each department is interconnected.

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🎓 Learning Resources

If you're new to Packet Tracer, start with this visual tutorial:
📺 Static Routing | 4 Routers Interconnection Explained

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🖥️ Configuration Steps

🖱️ Configuring End Devices (PCs)

• Open each PC → Desktop tab → IP Configuration
• Assign:
  • IP Address
  • Subnet Mask
  • Default Gateway

📡 Configuring Routers

• Click the router → CLI or GUI tab
• Assign IP addresses to interfaces
• Set up Static Routing to allow inter-network packet transfers
  • Reference the tutorial above for commands and syntax

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🖼️ Screenshots

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
See LICENSE.txt for full terms.

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🙌 Acknowledgements

• Cisco Networking Academy for tools and training resources
• The broader open-source and educational communities for shared learning

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If you'd like, I can also help you add IP schemes, router configurations, or simulate real-world policies like DHCP, ACLs, or VLAN tagging. Just say the word and we’ll level it up!