- Go to the computer lab. Using paper and pencil sketch the approximate location of each computer workstation. Later draw the same in Microsoft word (or use Visio or some other drawing software).
- Are there any additional devices in the lab? Printers? Servers? Flatbed scanners? Include all additional devices in your drawing.
Note: Make sure all workstations and devices are labelled (with the right type of device name – E.g.: printer, workstation, etc.). Also make sure all workstations and devices are connected to each other in your drawing (to form a computer network). - For at least two workstations, capture the output of the following command and paste it in your report.
ipconfig/all
To run the above command, go to Run (hit Windows key + R key simultaneously on keyboard) and type cmd to open command prompt. On command prompt, type ipconfig/all and hit enter key.
Identify the IP address and the MAC address from the output and mention them in your report. - On the first workstation, open the command prompt and type the following command:
Ping
Note that must be replaced with the actual IP address of the second workstation obtained in the previous step.
Capture the output and paste it in your report.