This lab focuses on the ability to connect the physical cabling between Ethernet LAN devices such as hubs and switches and the appropriate Ethernet interface on a router. The computer(s) and router should be preconfigured with the correct IP network settings. Start this lab with the computer(s), router and hub or switch all turned off and unplugged. The following resources will be required: • At least one workstation with an Ethernet 10/100 NIC installed • One Ethernet switch or hub • One router with an RJ-45 Ethernet or Fast Ethernet interface, or an AUI interface • 10BASE-T AUI, DB-15 to RJ-45 transceiver, for a 2500 Series router. | Cisco SrsTEMS Lab Connecting Router LAN Interfaces Objective Identify the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet interfaces on the router. Identify and locate the proper cables to connect the router and PC to a hub or switch. Use the cables to connect the router and PC to the hub or switch. Background Preparation This lab focuses on the ability to connect the physical cabling between Ethernet LAN devices such as hubs and switches and the appropriate Ethernet interface on a router. The computer s and router should be preconfigured with the correct IP network settings. Start this lab with the computer s router and hub or switch all turned off and unplugged. The following resources will be required At least one workstation with an Ethernet 10 100 NIC installed One Ethernet switch or hub One router with an RJ-45 Ethernet or Fast Ethernet interface or an AUI interface 10BASE-T AUI DB-15 to RJ-45 transceiver for a 2500 Series router with an AUI Ethernet interface 1 - 2 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. Several Ethernet cables straight-through and crossover to choose from for connecting the workstation and router to the hub or switch Step 1 Identify the Ethernet or FastEthernet interfaces on the router a. Examine the router. b. What is the model number of the router c. Locate one or more RJ-45 connectors on the router labeled 10 100 Ethernet. This identifier may vary depending on the type of router used. A 2500 series router will have an AUI DB-15 Ethernet port labeled AUI 0. These will require a 10BASE-T transceiver to connect to the RJ-45 cable. d. Identify the Ethernet ports shown that could be used for connecting the routers. Record the information below. Record the AUI port numbers if the router is a Cisco 2500 series router. Router Port Port Step 2 Identify the proper cables and connect router a. The connection between the router and the hub will be accomplished using a cat 5 straight through patch cable. Locate a patch .
