Lab 5: Access Control Lists 853785

Lab 5 Access Control Listsname

Build the following network in GNS3 as shown in the figure below. Using the tables below, configure the router and the interfaces as shown below. Verify that all hosts can ping each other. If you can’t ping, troubleshoot the problem before continuing with the lab. Configure the access list based on the information provided to restrict traffic from PC2. Apply the access list to the router interfaces as instructed. Test network connectivity before and after applying the access control list. Run the command to show the access lists and take a screenshot of the results.

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Implementing access control lists (ACLs) is a fundamental aspect of network security, allowing administrators to permit or deny traffic based on specified criteria. In this lab, the goal was to configure a network in GNS3 that mimics a typical enterprise environment, with several hosts and a router to manage traffic. The critical steps involved setting up the network topology, configuring interfaces with correct IP addresses, verifying connectivity, and then applying ACLs to restrict traffic from a specific host, PC2.

The initial step was to build the network following the provided topology diagram. This involved creating the router and host nodes in GNS3, connecting them via appropriate interfaces, and assigning IP addresses according to the specified information. For instance, the router's GigabitEthernet0/0 interface was configured with an IP address of 192.168.1.1, with other interfaces assigned to different subnets. The hosts, such as PC1, PC2, and PC3, received static IP addresses within their respective subnets, with proper default gateways configured to ensure connectivity.

Once the physical and logical configurations were complete, testing the network connectivity was essential. Using the ping command, each host was tested to ensure communication across the network. If any host could not ping another, troubleshooting steps included verifying IP configurations, checking cable connections, and reviewing interface statuses. Achieving successful pings established a solid foundation before implementing security measures.

The core task was to configure an access control list on the router to restrict traffic from PC2. According to the task, a standard ACL was created to deny all traffic originating from the source IP address 192.168.1.6, which corresponds to PC2. The ACL was configured using the command:

R1(config)# access-list 1 deny 192.168.1.6 0.0.0.0

This ACL was then applied to the incoming traffic on the GigabitEthernet0/0 interface using:

R1(config)# interface gigabitEthernet0/0

R1(config-if)# ip access-group 1 in

After applying the ACL, the network was tested again with ping commands from PC2 to PC3 and other hosts. It was observed that PC2 could no longer ping PC3, confirming that the ACL was functioning correctly to block traffic from PC2. Conversely, traffic from other hosts remained unaffected, demonstrating effective and targeted application of ACLs.

Next, the ACL was expanded to permit all traffic regardless of source by adding the command:

R1(config)# access-list 1 permit any

This change allowed PC2 to regain access to PC3 and other hosts, indicating the flexibility of ACL configurations for dynamic security policies. The show access-lists command was executed to verify the current ACL configuration and to document the applied rules for review.

In conclusion, this lab demonstrated essential networking skills including network setup, IP configuration, verification of connectivity, and security implementation through ACLs. Proper application of access control policies enhances network security by ensuring that only authorized traffic passes through network segments, reducing potential attack surfaces. This exercise also highlighted the importance of troubleshooting skills, as initial connectivity issues often arise and must be systematically addressed to achieve the desired network security posture.

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