In this project, we have modeled a small university network scenario. The university, named MDBW, operates its own network consisting of four VLANs. The network includes two main departments: the Computing Department and the Administration Department, both located on the main campus. Additionally, there are two Marketing offices situated in different locations, each with a single VLAN.
To connect the main campus with the Marketing offices, we have established two leased line connections provided by an ISP. The network topology used in this scenario is a Star Topology, incorporating Switching networks and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).
This GNS3 project can be run on a PC with 8GB of RAM, though this is the minimum requirement. For better performance, it is recommended to use a machine with 12GB or more of RAM.
- Cisco 3745 Routers: 4 units (with 1 router configured for NAT)
- Cisco 3725 Routers: 3 units (converted into Ethernet switches to demonstrate STP)
- Default Access Switches in GNS3: 5 units
- Standard PCs: 8 units
Router images can be downloaded from the GNS3 website.
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)
- VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
- STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
- NAT (Network Address Translation)