What you'll learn

A hands-on, 4-week summer internship designed to provide students with practical knowledge of computer networks. Emphasis on real-time simulation using Cisco Packet Tracer, virtual lab integration using GNS3, and deep packet inspection through Wireshark. Structured learning through guided lab exercises, real-world scenarios, and a capstone mini project. Aligned with networking concepts relevant to industry certifications and job roles.

  • Overview of Computer Networks, OSI and TCP/IP Models, Types of Networks, Devices, and Media, Network Topologies and Protocols, Introduction to IP Addresses, IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses, IP Addressing, Subnetting, and VLSM, IPv4 addresses depletion and IPv6 rise
  • Classes in IP Addresses, Classful, and Classless Addressing, NetID and Host ID, CIDR, Subnetting and Supernetting, Subnet Mask and examples, IP Addressing in Networking Devices (Hub, Switches, Routers, etc.)
  • Simple LAN Simulation, Saving, Exporting, and Managing File, Switching Concepts, MAC Address Table
  • NAT Public and Private IP Addresses Internet Protocol Protocols: ARP, RARP Protocols:ICMP and IGMP Layer Protocols: TCP and UDP Protocols: , DHCP, HTTP, FTP
  • Routing Tables Static and Dynamic Routing Static and Dynamic Routing Algorithms Routing Information Protocol
  • Wireshark: Installing and Interface Overview Packet Capture and Filters Basic Protocol Analysis
  • Client and Server Approach DHCP server Configuration DNS Server Configuration FTP Server Configuration Project Work and Review Project Work and Review Project Work and Review

Dr. Manoj Sindhwani
Professor & Assistant Dean

Dr. Manoj Sindhwani, Professor and Assistant Dean at the School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, is a CCNA-certified professional with a proven track record in academic leadership. He heads Training & Placement and Alumni Relations, and has mentored hundreds of students through elite training programs and industry-aligned initiatives. A multi-award-winning educator, Dr. Sindhwani is the driving force behind the NexGenCN-AI program, focused on building future-ready networking professionals with an AI edge.