Configuring Email Services in Cisco Packet Tracer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Prepared By : Arya Kayastha(23CE055) and Jay Khetani(23CE057) Introduction Email communication is an essential part of networking, and configuring email services in Cisco Packet Tracer helps understand how email servers and clients interact. This guide covers setting up an email server and configuring email clients to send and receive emails. 1. Setting Up the Network Topology To begin, open Cisco Packet Tracer and follow these steps: Drag and drop the following devices from the Device Toolbar : 1 Mail Server (Found under "End Devices" → "Server"). 2 PCs (Under "End Devices"). 1 Switch (Under "Switches"). 1 Router (Under "Routers", optional for multiple networks). Connect all devices using Copper Straight-Through Cables . 2. Configuring the Mail Server Click on the Mail Server and navigate to the Services tab. Under the Email section: Create user accounts (e.g., user1@example.com and user2@example.co...