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Basic Connectivity Test Plan

Start Date End Date Network Build (Setup) Testing Date

Table of Contents

• ATTENDEES
• INTRODUCTION
• EQUIPMENT
• DESIGN AND TOPOLOGY DIAGRAM
• TEST 1. DESCRIPTION: BASELINE CONNECTIVITY TEST
• TEST 1. PROCEDURES:
• TEST 1. EXPECTED RESULTS AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:
• TEST 1. CONCLUSIONS
• APPENDIX

Introduction

An introduction to the testing explaining briefly what the purpose of the test is, and what should be observed. Include a brief description of testing goals. List all tests you intend to run.

For example:

The purpose of this test plan is to demonstrate that the basic connectivity and routing protocol are configured correctly. This prototype network is used to test various aspects of the proposed design.

• Test 1: Baseline Connectivity Test
  • Verify physical and IP connectivity between devices on the prototype network.
  • Collect operational baselines.
  • Demonstrate IP connectivity between devices on different VLANs.
  • Demonstrate the routing protocol, VLAN, and STP configurations operate correctly and that all servers are accessible through the network.

Equipment

List all of the equipment needed to perform the tests. Be sure to include cables, optional connectors or components, and software.

Qty. Req Model Any additional options or software required

Substitute IOS Software Rev.

5 2960 Layer 2 switch

none Any 2950 or 2960 model switch

12.2 or above

5 1841 ISR routers with 2 FastEthernet ports and 2 Serial ports

none Any multilayer switch or router with minimum 2 FastEthernet ports and two serial port.

12.2 or above

3 Personal Computer end- devices

FastEthernet NIC

At least one PC and any other IP end-device (camera, printer, etc.)

Windows, MAC or Linux operating system.

6 Personal Computer Server

FastEthernet NIC

Any PC with web server and DNS software loaded

Windows, MAC, or Linux operating system

12 Cat 5 or above straight- through patch cables.

none none n/a

6 Cat 5 or above cross-over patch cables

none none n/a

5 V.35 DTE Serial Cables

None None n/a

5 V.35 DCE Serial Cables

None None n/a

Design and Topology Diagram

Place a copy of the prototype network topology in this section. This is the network as it should be built to be able to perform the required tests. If this topology duplicates a section of the actual network, include a reference topology showing the location within the existing or planned network. Initial configurations for each device must be included in the Appendix.

Figure 1: Topology - Prototype test topology.

Add a description about this design here that is essential to provide a better understanding of the testing or to emphasize any aspect of the test network to the reader.

7. Verify EIGRP configuration using “show ip route”, “ show ip protocols”, “ show ip eigrp topology ”, and “ show ip eigrp interfaces ” on all routers.
8. Verify VLAN and STP configuration using “show vlan” and “ show spanning-tree” on all switches.

Test 1. Expected Results and Success Criteria:

List all of the expected results. Specific criteria that must be met for the test to be considered a success should be listed. An example of specific criteria is: “A requirement that ping response times cannot exceed 100 ms.”

1. All networking devices are connected and accessible through Telnet.
2. Hosts can ping all hosts on every VLAN.
3. EIGRP routes are advertised correctly and are installed into the routing tables on all of the routers.
4. STP is selecting the correct root bridge and blocking the expected port.
5. Web pages stored on all web servers are available to all PCs.

Appendix

Record the starting configurations, any modifications, log file or command output, and any other relevant documentation.