Enterprise Network Design & Security — Cisco Packet Tracer
Project Overview
Designed and configured a complete Enterprise Network from scratch using Cisco Packet Tracer, starting from network planning and topology design through configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
The project demonstrates the practical application of CCNA networking concepts in a realistic enterprise environment, with a focus on building a scalable, secure, and reliable network infrastructure.
Key Implementations
- Designed an enterprise network topology connecting multiple departments and network segments.
- Implemented VLANs for network segmentation and traffic isolation.
- Configured Inter-VLAN Routing using Multilayer Switches.
- Implemented OSPF Dynamic Routing across the enterprise network and ISP.
- Configured DHCP for automatic IP address assignment.
- Configured DNS for network name resolution.
- Implemented PAT (NAT Overload) for Internet connectivity.
- Enabled SSH for secure remote device management.
- Applied Port Security to protect switch access ports.
- Configured DHCP Snooping to mitigate rogue DHCP attacks.
- Implemented EtherChannel between Multilayer Switches for redundancy and increased bandwidth.
- Performed network troubleshooting and verified connectivity between different network segments.
Tools & Technologies
Cisco Packet Tracer | VLAN | Inter-VLAN Routing | OSPF | DHCP | DNS | NAT/PAT | SSH | Port Security | DHCP Snooping | EtherChannel | Network Troubleshooting
Project Outcome
This project strengthened my practical networking skills by combining routing, switching, network services, security controls, and troubleshooting into one integrated enterprise environment.
It also provided hands-on experience in approaching network infrastructure from a Network Engineering and Security perspective.