To configure a basic wireless network in Cisco Packet Tracer, allowing communication between wireless and wired devices.
Step 1: Open Cisco Packet Tracer
Launch Cisco Packet Tracer.
Create a new project by clicking File > New.
Step 2: Add Network Devices
A. Add a Wireless Router
On "Network Devices" → Select "Wireless Devices".
Drag and drop a "WRT300N" onto the workspace.
B. Add Wireless End Devices
Click on "End Devices" (computer icon).
Select "PC-PT" and place one PC on the workspace.
Click on PC, go to the Physical tab, and remove the default wired Ethernet adapter.
In the Modules section, add the "Linksys-WMP300N module".
Click on the Wireless Router → Go to "Config" tab.
Under "Wireless" Interface, configure:
Configure the Wireless Router Step 4: Set Up DHCP (Assign IP Addresses to Wireless Devices)
Click on the "Gui" tab of the Wireless Router.
Scroll down to the "DHCP Server Setting".
Set the IP Address Range:
Start IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Maximum Number of Users: 10
Step 5: Connect Laptops to the Wireless Network
Click on PC0 → Go to "Desktop" > "PC Wireless".
Click "Connect", then select "nerd-cafe".
Enter the WPA2 Passphrase (password@123).
Click Connect and wait for the status to show Connected.
Step 5: Verify IP Address Assignment
Click on PC0 → Go to Desktop > Command Prompt.
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