Objectives • Build a simplepeer-to-peer network andverify physical connectivity. • AssignvariousIP addresses to hostsand observe theeffects on network communication Background / Preparation In this lab, you will build a simplepeer-to-peer network using two PCs and an Ethernet crossover cable. You will assignvarious compatible and non-compatible IPaddresses to the hostsanddeterminethe effects on their ability to communicate. The followingresources are required: NOTE:You may use the small peer-to-peer network that was built in Lab 1.2.1 • Two Windows XP Professional PCs, each with aninstalled and functional Network Interface Card (NIC) • An Ethernet cross-over cable to connect the PCs (provided by instructor) • (Optional lab setup)A hub or switch andtwo straight-through cablesto connect the PCs (provided by instructor) ............
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