Introduction to Network - Course 3

2.1.4.7 Lab - Establishing a Console Session with Tera Term 

Lab - Establishing a Console Session with Tera Term

Topology

Objectives

Part 1: Access a Cisco Switch through the Serial Console Port

Part 2: Display and Configure Basic Device Settings

Part 3: (Optional) Access a Cisco Router Using a Mini-USB Console Cable

Note: Netlab users or other remote access equipment should complete only Part 2.

Background / Scenario

Various models of Cisco routers and switches are used in all types of networks. These devices are managed using a local console connection or a remote connection. Nearly all Cisco devices have a serial console port to which you can connect. Some newer models, such as the 1941 Integrated Services Router (ISR) G2 used in this lab, also have a USB console port.

In this lab, you will learn how to access a Cisco device via a direct local connection to the console port, using the terminal emulation program called Tera Term. You will also learn how to configure the serial port settings for the Tera Term console connection. After you have established a console connection with the Cisco device, you can display or configure device settings. You will only display settings and configure the clock in this lab.

Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco 1941 ISRs with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 (universalk9 image). The switches used in the labs are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other routers, switches, and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and the output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs. Refer to the Router Interface Summary Table at the end of the lab for the correct interface identifiers.

Note: Make sure that the switch and router have been erased and have no startup configuration. If you are unsure, contact your instructor.

Required Resources

·         1 Router (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS software, release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)

·         1 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)

·         1 PC (Windows 7 or 8 with a terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)

·         Rollover (DB-9 to RJ-45) console cable to configure the switch or router via the RJ-45 console port

·         Mini-USB cable to configure the router via the USB console port

You will connect a PC to a Cisco switch using a rollover console cable. This connection will allow you to access the CLI and display settings or configure the switch.

Step 1:   Connect a Cisco switch and computer using a rollover console cable.

a.     Connect the rollover console cable to the RJ-45 console port of the switch.

b.     Connect the other cable end to the serial COM port on the computer.

Note: Serial COM ports are no longer available on most computers. A USB-to-DB9 adapter can be used with the rollover console cable for console connection between the computer and a Cisco device. USB-to-DB9 adapters can be purchased at any computer electronics store.

Note: If using a USB-to-DB9 adapter to connect to the COM port, you may be required to install a driver for the adapter provided by the manufacturer of your computer. To determine the COM port used by the adapter, please see Part 3 Step 4. The correct COM port number is required to connect to the Cisco IOS device using a terminal emulator in Step 2.

c.     Turn on the Cisco switch and computer.

Step 2:   Configure Tera Term to establish a console session with the switch.

Tera Term is a terminal emulation program. This program allows you to access the terminal output of the switch. It also allows you to configure the switch.

a.     Start Tera Term by clicking the Windows Start button located in the task bar. Locate Tera Term under All Programs.

Note: If the program is not installed on the system, Tera Term can be downloaded from the following link by selecting Tera Term:

http://logmett.com/index.php?/download/free-downloads.html

b.     In the New Connection dialog box, click the Serial radio button. Verify that the correct COM port is selected and click OK to continue.

c.     From the Tera Term Setup menu, choose the Serial port… to verify the serial settings. The default parameters for the console port are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. The Tera Term default settings match the console port settings for communications with the Cisco IOS switch.

d.     When you can see the terminal output, you are ready to configure a Cisco switch. The following console example displays the terminal output of the switch while it is loading.

Part 2:     Display and Configure Basic Device Settings

In this section, you are introduced to the user and privileged executive modes. You will determine the IOS version, display the clock settings, and configure the clock on the switch.

Step 1:   Display the switch IOS image version.

a.     After the switch has completed its startup process, the following message is displayed. Enter n to continue.

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n

Note: If you do not see the above message, please contact your instructor to reset your switch to the initial configuration.

b.     While you are in the user EXEC mode, display the IOS version for your switch.

Switch> show version

Cisco IOS Software, C2960 Software (C2960-LANBASEK9-M), Version 15.0(2)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Copyright (c) 1986-2012 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Sat 28-Jul-12 00:29 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C2960 boot loader

BOOTLDR: C2960 Boot Loader (C2960-HBOOT-M) Version 12.2(53r)SEY3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

Switch uptime is 2 minutes

System returned to ROM by power-on

System image file is "flash://c2960-lanbasek9-mz.150-2.SE.bin"

<output omitted>

Which IOS image version is currently in use by your switch?

c3560-advipservicesk9-mz.122-25.SEB2.bin

Step 2:   Configure the clock.

As you learn more about networking, you will see that configuring the correct time on a Cisco switch can be helpful when you are troubleshooting problems. The following steps manually configure the internal clock of the switch.

a.     Display the current clock settings.

Switch> show clock

*00:30:05.261 UTC Mon Mar 1 1993

b.     The clock setting is changed from within the privileged EXEC mode. Enter the privileged EXEC mode by typing enable at the user EXEC mode prompt.

Switch> enable

c.     Configure the clock setting. The question mark (?) provides help and allows you to determine the expected input for configuring the current time, date, and year. Press Enter to complete the clock configuration.

Switch# clock set ?

  hh:mm:ss  Current Time

Switch# clock set 15:08:00 ?

  <1-31>  Day of the month

  MONTH   Month of the year

Switch# clock set 15:08:00 Oct 26 ?

  <1993-2035>  Year

Switch# clock set 15:08:00 Oct 26 2012

Switch#

*Oct 26 15:08:00.000: %SYS-6-CLOCKUPDATE: System clock has been updated from 00:31:43 UTC Mon Mar 1 1993 to 15:08:00 UTC Fri Oct 26 2012, configured from console by console.

d.     Enter the show clock command to verify that the clock setting has updated.

Switch# show clock

15:08:07.205 UTC Fri Oct 26 2012

Part 3:     (Optional) Access a Cisco Router Using a Mini-USB Console Cable

If you are using a Cisco 1941 router, or other Cisco IOS devices with a mini-USB console port, you can access the device console port using a mini-USB cable connected to the USB port on your computer.

Note: The mini-USB console cable is the same type of mini-USB cables that are used with other electronics devices, such as USB hard drives, USB printers, or USB hubs. These mini-USB cables can be purchased from Cisco Systems, Inc. or other third-party vendors. Please verify that you are using a mini-USB cable, not a micro-USB cable, to connect to the mini-USB console port on a Cisco IOS device.

Note: You must use either the USB port or the RJ-45 port. Do not use both ports simultaneously. When the USB port is used, it takes priority over the RJ-45 console port.

Step 1:   Set up the physical connection with a mini-USB cable.

a.     Connect the mini-USB cable to the mini-USB console port of the router.

b.     Connect the other cable end to a USB port on the computer.

c.     Turn on the Cisco router and computer.

Step 2:   Verify that the USB console is ready.

If you are using a Microsoft Windows-based PC and the USB console port LED indicator (labeled EN) does not turn green, please install the Cisco USB console driver.

A USB driver must be installed prior to connecting a Microsoft Windows-based PC to a Cisco IOS device with a USB cable. The driver can be found on www.cisco.com with the related Cisco IOS device. The USB driver can be downloaded from the following link:

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/release.html?mdfid=282774238&flowid=714&softwareid=282855122&release=3.1&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest

Note: You must have a valid Cisco Connection Online (CCO) account to download this file.

Note: This link is related to the Cisco 1941 router. However, the USB console driver is not Cisco IOS device-model specific. This USB console driver only works with Cisco routers and switches. The computer requires a reboot after finishing the installation of the USB driver.

Note: After the files are extracted, the folder contains instructions for installation, removal, and the necessary drivers for different operating systems and architectures. Please choose the appropriate version for your system.

When the LED indicator for the USB console port has turned green, the USB console port is ready for access.

Step 3:   (Optional) Enable the COM port for the Windows 7 PC.

If you are using a Microsoft Windows 7 PC, you may need to perform the following steps to enable the COM port:

a.     Click the Windows Start icon to access the Control Panel.

b.     Open the Device Manager.

c.     Click the Ports (COM & LPT) tree link to expand it. Right-click the USB Serial Port icon and choose Update Driver Software.

d.     Choose Browse my computer for driver software.

e.     Choose Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer and click Next.

f.      Choose the Cisco Serial driver and click Next.

g.     Note the port number assigned at the top of the window. In this sample, COM 5 is used for communication with the router. Click Close.

h.     Open Tera Term. Click the Serial radio button and choose the appropriate serial port, which is Port COM5: Cisco Serial (COM 5) in this example. This port should now be available for communication with the router. Click OK.

Reflection

1.     How do you prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing your Cisco device through the console port?

________________________________Enable password protection, encrypt/enable secret, and shutdown unused ports____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

2.     What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the serial console connection compared to the USB console connection to a Cisco router or switch?

__________________Mini usb port is advantages better than from old system serial console connection __________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Router Interface Summary Table

Router Interface Summary
Router Model	Ethernet Interface #1	Ethernet Interface #2	Serial Interface #1	Serial Interface #2
1800	Fast Ethernet 0/0 (F0/0)	Fast Ethernet 0/1 (F0/1)	Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0)	Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
1900	Gigabit Ethernet 0/0 (G0/0)	Gigabit Ethernet 0/1 (G0/1)	Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0)	Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
2801	Fast Ethernet 0/0 (F0/0)	Fast Ethernet 0/1 (F0/1)	Serial 0/1/0 (S0/1/0)	Serial 0/1/1 (S0/1/1)
2811	Fast Ethernet 0/0 (F0/0)	Fast Ethernet 0/1 (F0/1)	Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0)	Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
2900	Gigabit Ethernet 0/0 (G0/0)	Gigabit Ethernet 0/1 (G0/1)	Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0)	Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
Note: To find out how the router is configured, look at the interfaces to identify the type of router and how many interfaces the router has. There is no way to effectively list all the combinations of configurations for each router class. This table includes identifiers for the possible combinations of Ethernet and Serial interfaces in the device. The table does not include any other type of interface, even though a specific router may contain one. An example of this might be an ISDN BRI interface. The string in parenthesis is the legal abbreviation that can be used in Cisco IOS commands to represent the interface.

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Project #3 at Java Programming

import java.lang.Math;
import java.util.Scanner;
// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 3 Fibonacci Program - The Fibonacci sequence is a sequence of numbers that result from the collection of each number with its predecessor.
In this sequence, when the numbers are proportional to each other, the golden ratio is revealed, that is, when a number is divided by the number before
it, a sequence is obtained that is getting closer to the golden ratio.
*/

class Fibonacci
{
   public static int calculateFibonacci(int n)
   {
      double v = (Math.pow((1.0+Math.sqrt(5.0))/2.0,n)-Math.pow((1.0-Math.sqrt(5.0))/2.0,n))/Math.sqrt(5.0);
      return (int)v;
   }
   public static void main(String[] args)
   {
      Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
      System.out.println("Welcome to Fibonacci Calculator");
      System.out.println("Please enter upper and lower bounds for range of Fibonacci values:");

      System.out.print("Lower: ");
      int lowerBound = keyboard.nextInt();
      System.out.print("Upper: ");
      int upperBound = keyboard.nextInt();
      System.out.println("Your values are:");

      for(int i = lowerBound;i<=upperBound;i++)
      {
         int value = calculateFibonacci(i);
         System.out.println(value);
      }
      System.out.println("Thanks for using my program!");

   }
}

// Sample Output:
// Fibonacci.java

// Welcome message
// Please enter upper and lower bounds for range of Fibonacci values:
// Lower:6
// Upper:12
// Your values are:
// 8
// 13
// 21
// 34
// 55
// 89
// 144
// Thanks for using program!


import java.util.Scanner;
// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 3 PickWord Program - The purpose of this program is to find the numerical value of the word we want to find from the entered phrase.
*/

class PickWord {
   public static String pickAWord(String phrase, int index)
   {
      // While we cannot use String.split and StringTokenizer, we use for loop to find words in the phrase
      // We look up for the space character and we also control for multiple spaces int the phrase
      int currIndex = 0;
      String currWord = "";
      String lastWord = "";
      for(int i = 0; i<phrase.length();i++)
      {
         // Multiple spaces controlled and not count as a word
         if(phrase.charAt(i) == ' ')
         {         
            if(currWord != "")
            {
               //We found a word
               currIndex++;
               if(index <= currIndex) // We are going to cover zero and negative values
               {
                  return currWord;     // returning the value if its in the current index
               }
               lastWord = currWord;
               currWord = ""; 
            }       
         }
         else
         {
            currWord += phrase.charAt(i);   // we concantenate the charachter to word
         }
      }
      // If the index is greater than the word count just return the last word;
      return lastWord;
   }

   public static void main( String [] args) {
   
      Scanner phraseScanner = new Scanner(System.in);
      phraseScanner.useDelimiter ("\n");
      Scanner simpleScanner = new Scanner(System.in);
   
      System.out.println("Welcome to Word Picker");
      String response = "";
      do{
         System.out.println("Enter a phrase below please: ");
         String phrase = phraseScanner.next();
         System.out.print("Enter an index to pick word from the phrase: ");
         int index = simpleScanner.nextInt();
         String word = pickAWord(phrase, index);
         System.out.println("Picked word is : " + word);
         do {       
            System.out.print("Do you want to try again ? [y/n]: ");
            response = phraseScanner.next();
         } while(!(response.equals("y")||response.equals("n"))); //control user to enter y or n if not ask again
       
      } while(response.equals("y")); // if "y" then continue to run the program
      System.out.println("Thanks for using my program!");
   }
}   



import java.util.Scanner;
import java.lang.Math;
// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 3 Triangle Program - The purpose of this program is created to be used to find the hypotenuse, perimeter and area of a triangle.
*/

class Triangle {
   public static double calculateArea(double a, double b)
   {
      double area = (a*b)/2.0;
      return area;
   }
   public static double calculateHypotenuse(double a, double b)
   {
      double hypotenuse = Math.sqrt(a*a+b*b);
      return hypotenuse;
   }
   public static double calculatePerimeter(double a, double b)
   {
      double hypotenuse = calculateHypotenuse(a,b);
      double perimeter = a+b+hypotenuse;
      return perimeter;
   }
   public static void main( String [] args) {
   
   
      Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
   
      System.out.println("Welcome to Right Triangle Analyzer");

      String response = "";
      do{
       
         System.out.println("Please enter the two smaller sides of the triangle as 'a' and 'b'");
         System.out.print("a : ");
         double a = scanner.nextDouble();
         System.out.print("b : ");
         double b = scanner.nextDouble();       
       
         double area = calculateArea(a,b);
         double hypotenuse = calculateHypotenuse(a,b);
         double perimeter = calculatePerimeter(a,b);
         System.out.println("Analysis of the triangle show below:");
         System.out.println("* Area: " + area);
         System.out.println("* Hypotenuse: " + hypotenuse);
         System.out.println("* Perimeter: " + perimeter);
       
         do {       
            System.out.print("Do you want to calculate again ? [y/n]: ");
            response = scanner.next();
         } while(!(response.equals("y")||response.equals("n"))); //control user to enter y or n if not ask again
       
      } while(response.equals("y")); // if "y" then continue to run the program
      System.out.println("Thanks for using my program!");
   }
 
}   



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Project #2 at Java Programming

// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 2 Digits Program - The purpose of this program is The number which is only divisible by itself and 1 is known as prime number.
*/

import java.util.*;  // Welcome users :)
public class Digits{ //  In the first step we create our java file and class.
// In this program we will use to calculate finding the odd numbers in the given numbers.
// We enter the given values after writing the string method.
   
      public static void main(String[] args) {
      Scanner keyboard=new Scanner(System.in);

// We create the range that are required to find the odd numbers in the entered numbers.

System.out.print("enter the number : ");
      int number=keyboard.nextInt();
      int counter=0;
      int unit_digit, left_part_of_number;

      unit_digit=(number%10);

if ((unit_digit%2)!=0){
   counter++;
   System.out.println("single number found : "+ unit_digit);
}

left_part_of_number=(number/10);

while (left_part_of_number>0){
unit_digit=(left_part_of_number%10);
if ((unit_digit%2)!=0){
 counter++;
System.out.println("single number found : "+ unit_digit);
}
left_part_of_number=(left_part_of_number/10);

}
// In the last step we find the odd numbers in the data we entered.
System.out.println("There are "+counter+" odd digits.");

   }  // End of main method
}  // End of class Digits


// Enjoy the program and good bye :)


// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 2 Discount Program - The purpose of this program is to calculate the discounts in product purchases.
*/
import java.util.*;  //   Welcome users :)
  class Discount   { //  In the first step we create our java file and class.
// In this program we will calculate the discount in purchased coffee bags.
// We enter the given values and size of boxes after writing the string method. 
  public static void main(String [] args) {
         final double COFFEE_BAG_PRICE = 5.50;
         final double LARGE_BOX_PRICE = 1.80;
         final double MEDIUM_BOX_PRICE = 1.00;
         final double SMALL_BOX_PRICE = 0.60;

             double bulkDiscount = 10;
             double coffeeBagsOrdered, coffeeCost, subTotal, discountAmount, totalCost;

             int Large, Medium, Small;
           
// We are scanning the data of the total number of products to be purchased and the amount of the products to be discounted.         

      Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
   System.out.println("Welcome to my program users");
   System.out.println("Number of Bags Ordered: ");

    coffeeBagsOrdered = input.nextDouble();
           

    coffeeCost=coffeeBagsOrdered*COFFEE_BAG_PRICE;

    System.out.println(coffeeBagsOrdered + " - $" + coffeeCost);

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered <= 24) { bulkDiscount = 0.00; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 25 && coffeeBagsOrdered<49) { bulkDiscount = 0.05; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 50 && coffeeBagsOrdered< 99) { bulkDiscount = 0.10; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 100 && coffeeBagsOrdered<149) { bulkDiscount = 0.15; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 150 && coffeeBagsOrdered<199) { bulkDiscount = 0.20; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 200 && coffeeBagsOrdered<299) { bulkDiscount = 0.25; }

                if(coffeeBagsOrdered >= 300) { bulkDiscount = 0.30; }

                 discountAmount=coffeeCost*bulkDiscount;



 // We enter discount rates according to the number of ordered products.
    System.out.println("Discount: " + bulkDiscount*100 + "% - $" + discountAmount);

                subTotal=coffeeCost - discountAmount;

                System.out.println("subTotal" + subTotal);

                Large = (int) coffeeBagsOrdered/20;
                Medium = (int) (coffeeBagsOrdered%20)/10;
                Small = (int) (coffeeBagsOrdered%20)/10;
             

                double largeAmount, mediumAmount, smallAmount;

                largeAmount=Large*LARGE_BOX_PRICE;
                mediumAmount=Medium*MEDIUM_BOX_PRICE;
                smallAmount=Small*SMALL_BOX_PRICE;
             
// In the last step we find total charge of the ordered product after the discount.
     System.out.println("Boxes Used:");

                if(Large > 0) { System.out.println("\t" + Large + " Large - $" + largeAmount); }

                if(Medium > 0) { System.out.println("\t" + Medium + " Medium - $" + mediumAmount); }

                if(Small > 0) { System.out.println("\t" + Small +" Small - $" + smallAmount); }

                totalCost = subTotal + largeAmount + mediumAmount + smallAmount;

                System.out.println("Your total charge is: $" + totalCost);                 
                System.out.println("Thank you for my programming");
     }   // End of main method
}  // End of class Discount

 



// Example of Outputfor Discount.java
// Please enter the number of bags of coffee you wish to purchase:52

// Number of Bags Ordered  :  52 -  $286.00
//                Discount :  10% - $28.60
//       Box Used          :
//                   2 Large  -  $3.00
//                   1 Medium -  $1.00
//                   1 Small  -  $0.60

// Your total charge is    :        $262.60

// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 2 Perfect Program - The purpose of this program isdefined as a number that equals the sum of its divisors.
*/

import java.util.Scanner;  // Welcome users :)
public class Perfect {  // In the first step we create our java file and class.
// In this program we will calculate use the modulus operator to find which numbers are divisors.
// We enter the given values numbers after writing the string method.
public static boolean Isperfect(int number)
    {
        int sum=0;
        for(int i = 1 ; i < number ; i++){
            if(number%i==0){
System.out.println("The number that you entered is a number that divides =" + i);
                sum+=i;
System.out.println("Sum =" + sum);
}

}

// The code index that tests the values entered in the Boolean range is true and false.

        if(sum==number)
            return true;
        else
            return false;

    }

// In last step we are defining the numbers given in this directory with the String range.
 
public static void main(String[] args) {



Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
int number;

do{
System.out.print("Enter a number = ");
number = input.nextInt();

if (number<0){
System.out.println("You entered a negative number. Ending the program");
break;
}

System.out.println("The number you entered = " + number);

if (Isperfect(number) == true)
System.out.println("The number you entered and the total. The number you entered was perfect");
else
    System.out.println("The number you entered and the total is not equal. The number you entered is not perfect.");
}while (number>0);

    } // End of main method

}  // End of class Perfect


// Enjoy the program and good bye :)



// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik

/*
Project 2 Prime Program - The purpose of this program is The number which is only divisible by itself and 1 is known as prime number.
*/
import java.util.Scanner;  //   Welcome users :)
public class Prime { // In the first step we create our java file and class.
// In this program we will calculate that the values given prime numbers.
// We define the maximum and minimum values of numbers after writing the string method.

    public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner keyboard=new Scanner(System.in);


System.out.print("Please enter in the lower bound for my search:");
int a=keyboard.nextInt();

System.out.print("Please enter in the upper bound for my search:");
int b=keyboard.nextInt();

// In last step we define the prime numbers with the Loop range.

int totalprimenumber=0;
 
if (a>0 || b>0){
    int counter;
    for (int i=a; i<=b; i++){
        counter=0;

        for (int j=2; j<=a; j++){
            if (i%j==0)
                counter++;
        }
        if (counter==0){
            System.out.println(i);
            totalprimenumber++;
        }
    }
}
            System.out.println("There were " + totalprimenumber + " primes found between " +a+ " and "+b);


    }  // End of main method
}   // End of class Prime


// Enjoy the program and good bye :)



// Example of Outputfor Prime.java
// Please enter in the lower bound for my search: 12
// Please enter in the upper bound for my search: 29
// Prime found:
// 13
// 17
// 19
// 23
// 29
// There were 5 primes found between 12 and 29.


// This program was made by Erdogan Akbiyik


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Introduction to Network - Course 2

1.3.1.3 Lab - Researching Converged Network Services

Lab - Researching Converged Network Services

Objectives

Part 1: Survey Your Understanding of Convergence

Part 2: Research ISPs Offering Converged Services

Part 3: Research Local ISPs Offering Converged Services

Part 4: Select Best Local ISP Converged Service

Part 5: Research Local Company or Public Institution Using Convergence Technologies

Background / Scenario

Convergence in the context of networking is a term used to describe the process of combining voice, video, and data communications over a common network infrastructure. Technology advances have made convergence readily available to large, medium, and small businesses, as well as for the home consumer. In this lab, you will research the converged services available to you.

Required Resources

Device with Internet access

Part 1:     Survey Your Understanding of Convergence

Step 1:   Describe convergence as you understand it and provide examples of its use in the home.

Write a definition of convergence and list at least two examples.

Convergence is the combination of various media forms like video,telephone network and data communication. Some examples are Skype for video conferencing, YouTube for watching videos, and Twitch.tv which is a streaming service with everything from games to podcasts.

Part 2:          Research ISPs Offering Converged Services

In Part 2, you will research and find two or three ISPs who offer converged services for the home, regardless of geographical location.

Step 1:     Research various ISPs that offer converged services.

List some of the ISPs that you found in your search.

Comcast

Charter

 AT&T,

Step 2:     Fill in the following form for the ISPs you selected.

Internet Service Provider	Product Name of Converged Service
Comcast	Xfinity Triple Play
Spectrum	TV, Internet, and Phone
AT&T	AT&T U-verse

Part 3:          Researching Local ISPs Offering Converged Services

In Part 3, you will research and find two or three local ISPs who offer converged services for the home in your geographic area.

Step 1:      Research various ISPs that offer converged services.

List at least two of the ISPs that you found in your search.

Comcast

Charter

AT&T

Step 1:      Fill in the following form for the ISPs you selected.

Internet Service Provider	Product Name of Converged Service	Cost per Month	Download Speed
Comcast	Xfinity Triple Play	$109.99	Varies 25 to 100 Mbps
Spectrum	TV,Internet and Phone	$69.99	10 Mbps
AT&T	U-Verse	$59.00	3  Mbps Download

Part 4:          Select Best Local ISP Converged Service Offering

Select your top choice from the list of local ISPs that you selected and provide reasons why you chose that particular one.

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- AT&T

Most convenient yet cheap product promos.

Part 5:     Research Local Companies or Public Institutions Using Convergence Technologies

In Part 5, you will research and locate a company in your area that currently uses convergence technologies in their business.

Step 1:   Research and find a local company using convergence.

In the following table, list the company, industry, and convergence technologies used.

Name of Company	Industry	Convergence Technologies
IBM	ELECTRONICS	WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
CISCO SYSTEM INC	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	PHON,VIDEO,DATA

Reflection

1.     Identify at least two advantages of using convergence technologies?

-       Have fast download and upload speeds for a good price

-       A company can provide free wireless internet or cable for entertainment of its customers.

2.     Identify at least two disadvantages of using convergence technologies?

-       The hidden fees, and the internet and cable is never 100% working.

-       Technologies can be quite complex for companies that don’t have trained IT personel on staff.


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