Datasheet
Lab – Configuring Basic PPP with Authentication
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Addressing Table
Device
Interface
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Branch1
G0/1
192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
N/A
S0/0/0 (DCE)
10.1.1.1
255.255.255.252
N/A
Central
S0/0/0
10.1.1.2
255.255.255.252
N/A
S0/0/1 (DCE)
10.2.2.2
255.255.255.252
N/A
Lo0
209.165.200.225
255.255.255.224
N/A
Branch3
G0/1
192.168.3.1
255.255.255.0
N/A
S0/0/1
10.2.2.1
255.255.255.252
N/A
PC-A
NIC
192.168.1.3
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1
PC-C
NIC
192.168.3.3
255.255.255.0
192.168.3.1
Objectives
Part 1: Configure Basic Device Settings
Part 2: Configure PPP Encapsulation
Part 3: Configure PPP CHAP Authentication
Background / Scenario
The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a very common Layer 2 WAN protocol. PPP can be used to connect from
LANs to service provider WANs and for connection of LAN segments within an enterprise network.
In this lab, you will configure PPP encapsulation on dedicated serial links between the branch routers and a
central router. You will configure PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) on the PPP
serial links. You will also examine the effects of the encapsulation and authentication changes on the status of
the serial link.
Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco 1941 Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) with
Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 (universalk9 image). The switches used 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 output produced might vary
from what is shown in the labs. Refer to the Router Interface Summary Table at the end of this lab for the
correct interface identifiers.
Note: Make sure that the routers and switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you
are unsure, contact your instructor.
Instructor Note: Refer to the Instructor Lab Manual for the procedures to initialize and reload devices.
Required Resources
3 Routers (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)
2 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
2 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)
Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
Ethernet and serial cables as shown in the topology