9.3.1.4 Packet Tracer – Verifying and Troubleshooting NAT Configurations - Instructions Answers

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Packet Tracer – Verifying and Troubleshooting NAT Configurations (Instructor Version)

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Topology

Addressing Table

Objectives

  • Part 1: Isolate Problems
  • Part 2: Troubleshoot NAT Configuration
  • Part 3: Verify Connectivity

Scenario

A contractor restored an old configuration to a new router running NAT. But, the network has changed and a new subnet was added after the old configuration was backed up. It is your job to get the network working again.

Part 1: Isolate Problems

Ping Server1 from PC1PC2L1L2, and R2. Record the success of each ping. Ping any other machines as needed.

Part 2: Troubleshoot NAT Configuration

Step 1: View the NAT translations on R2.

If NAT is working, there should be table entries.

Step 2: Show the running configuration of R2.

The NAT inside port should align with the private address, while the NAT outside port should align with the public address.

Step 3: Correct the Interfaces.

Assign the ip nat inside and ip nat outside commands to the correct ports.

R2(config)# interface Serial0/0/0
R2(config-if)# ip nat outside
R2(config-if)# interface Serial0/0/1
R2(config-if)# ip nat inside
Step 4: Ping Server1 from PC1, PC2, L1, L2, and R2.

Record the success of each ping. Ping any other machines as needed.

Step 5: View the NAT translations on R2.

If NAT is working, there should be table entries.

Step 6: Show Access-list 101 on R2.

The wildcard mask should encompass both the 10.4.10.0 network and the 10.4.11.0 network.

Step 7: Correct the Access-list.

Delete access-list 101 and replace it with a similar list that is also one statement in length. The only difference should be the wildcard.

R2(config)# no access-list 101
R2(config)# access-list 101 permit ip 10.4.10.0 0.0.1.255 any

Part 3: Verify Connectivity

Step 1: Verify connectivity to Server1.

Record the success of each ping. All hosts should be able to ping Server1R1, and R2. Troubleshoot if the pings are not successful.

Step 2: View the NAT translations on R2.

NAT should display many table entries.