Networking Journey

Learning how systems connect, communicate, and stay secure.

This section documents my path into networking, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, subnetting, packet analysis, network labs, and infrastructure fundamentals.

Hands-On Networking Labs

These labs demonstrate practical networking knowledge using simulation tools and packet analysis. They focus on the core skills needed for network support technician and computer network technician roles.

CompletedNetwork Lab

Cisco Packet Tracer Small Office Network Lab

Designed and configured a simulated small office network using Cisco Packet Tracer with routers, switches, end devices, IP addressing, and connectivity testing.

This lab demonstrates practical network design and troubleshooting fundamentals. It focuses on building a working LAN topology, assigning IP addresses, connecting network devices, and verifying communication between devices.

Cisco Packet TracerRoutersSwitchesEnd Devices

Skills Demonstrated

• •Small office LAN design
• •IP addressing
• •Router and switch configuration
• •Connectivity testing with ping

CompletedPacket Analysis Lab

Wireshark Network Traffic Analysis Lab

Captured and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark to understand packet flow, protocol behavior, and troubleshooting techniques.

This lab focuses on analyzing real network traffic and identifying common protocols such as TCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, and HTTP. It demonstrates packet inspection skills that are useful for network troubleshooting and support roles.

WiresharkTCP/IPDNSICMPARP

Skills Demonstrated

• •Packet capture analysis
• •Protocol identification
• •DNS and ICMP traffic inspection
• •Network troubleshooting fundamentals