International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This research investigates the strategic deployment and operational management of IPv4 network architectures within a Cisco-dominated infrastructure. It delves into the granular configuration of Cisco routers and switches, emphasizing the critical role of IP address planning, Virtual LAN (VLAN) segmentation, and subnetting methodologies. The study explores the practical application of both static and dynamic routing paradigms, specifically evaluating the efficacy of Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) in achieving optimized data packet flow. Through the presentation of real-world deployment scenarios, this work illustrates the intricacies of network configuration, diagnostic procedures, and performance enhancement.

Keywords: IPv4, Configuration, Routing, Management, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP), Static Routing, Network Communication, Network Performance, Network Reliability, VLANs, Troubleshooting, Implementation, Practical