Packet Tracer WAN links..

verbala

Hey guys, I've got a quick question that relates to setting up WANs in Packet Tracer. So I've setup RIP to quickly link communication between 2 subs separated, obviously by 2 Routers. I can ping opposite hosts across the networks and everythings working well...... Except the WAN connection is still red. The links between pc, switch and router are green on one side and then the WAN link between the 2 networks is dun dun dunnnnnn RED! On the other side of the other net the PC connected to the router is green.

I'm just a little confused because both networks are communicating correctly and I can ping opposite hosts etc across the nets... but the WAN link lol!! Why is it red??? Is this abnormal or have others wondered this same thing?

ccnacertified2000

post a screenshot and config or pkt.
what pt version are you using?

verbala

hopefully this helps

jovan88

its always red dude, what you want to look out for is the green dots, if those turn red you're in trouble

verbala

awesome, thanks for helping me!

anantvu2205

Hi, I have connected a serial link between two routers. Both the routers are connected to a pc on the other side. I am not able to ping to the other side of the network. Can anyone help me?

tomaifauchai

anantvu2205 wrote: »

Hi, I have connected a serial link between two routers. Both the routers are connected to a pc on the other side. I am not able to ping to the other side of the network. Can anyone help me?

Enable a routing protocol

anantvu2205

Hey tomaifauchai thanks bro. I enabled rip and its working fine. And ccnaomkar what is that?

tomaifauchai

No problems!

ccnaomkar

it was just config

i think u got ur answer so i deleted config

anantvu2205

Hey guys, I am preparing for CCNA exam. I have taken classes, I m watching CBT nuggets videos, I have limited access to labs. So, many times i need to use Packet Tracer. But i m not very good at using it. I have another doubt: how do I simulate an ISP in Packet Tracer? And also please give me tips as to how to prepare for the exam......

tomaifauchai

The CLOUD-PT have a few options to simulate frame-relay, DSL and coaxial.

anantvu2205

Hi tomaifauchai, I am trying to simulate an ISP connected to a router in a network. The ISP has an IP address. How do I assign that using CLOUD-PT? And which cable should I use for the connection between the two? I have a diagram also but I am not able to understand how should I send it here?

tomaifauchai

anantvu2205 wrote: »

I have a diagram also but I am not able to understand how should I send it here?

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anantvu2205

anantvu2205

Hey tomaifauchai, I have uploaded the network diagram. The ISP has to be connected to the router named CBT. Which link should I use? And also how do I configure ths IP address 68.110.171.97 in ISP?

tomaifauchai

Just use another router with the .97 address

anantvu2205

Ok bro, so its like connecting to one of the routers in the ISP. Then I should use serial link in between.

anantvu2205

In the diagram. I have done all the configurations, I have assigned the ip address. The link between the CBT router and the switch is showing green lights, so there is no problem with the link. But still I am not able to ping from CBT router to the switch. Why is that?

gosh1976

anantvu2205 wrote: »

In the diagram. I have done all the configurations, I have assigned the ip address. The link between the CBT router and the switch is showing green lights, so there is no problem with the link. But still I am not able to ping from CBT router to the switch. Why is that?

post up your show run configs -

anantvu2205

Hey I think I found the problem.The vlan1 interface was in shutdown. I changed it to no shutdown, and now its pinging fine.Anyway switch run conf is as follows:
!
version 12.1
no service timestamps log datetime msec
no service timestamps debug datetime msec
no service password-encryption
!
hostname sw
!
enable secret 5 $1$mERr$YNW/KMGW3v73iDeS7Cusc1
!
!
!
interface FastEthernet0/1
!
interface FastEthernet0/2
!
interface FastEthernet0/3
!
interface FastEthernet0/4
!
interface FastEthernet0/5
!
interface FastEthernet0/6
!
interface FastEthernet0/7
!
interface FastEthernet0/8
!
interface FastEthernet0/9
!
interface FastEthernet0/10
!
interface FastEthernet0/11
!
interface FastEthernet0/12
!
interface FastEthernet0/13
!
interface FastEthernet0/14
!
interface FastEthernet0/15
!
interface FastEthernet0/16
!
interface FastEthernet0/17
!
interface FastEthernet0/18
!
interface FastEthernet0/19
!
interface FastEthernet0/20
!
interface FastEthernet0/21
!
interface FastEthernet0/22
!
interface FastEthernet0/23
!
interface FastEthernet0/24
!
interface Vlan1
ip address 192.168.1.10 255.255.255.0
shutdown
!
ip default-gateway 192.168.1.1
!
!
line con 0
password enter
logging synchronous
login
exec-timeout 0 0
!
line vty 0 4
exec-timeout 0 0
password vty
logging synchronous
login
line vty 5 15
login
!
!
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