Design and Simulate a small business network using packet tracer

$*$Objective:$*$ Design a simple network topology for a small business with $2$ departments $($Sales and IT$),$ using Cisco Packet Tracer to model the network and test its functionality.

$*$Requirements:$*$

$1.$ Use appropriate Cisco devices $($routers$,$ switches, and end devices$)$ available in Cisco Packet Tracer.

$2.$ The network must have at least one router to connect the two departments.

$3.$ Each department must have a switch to connect its devices.

$4.$ Include at least $3$ PCs and $1$ server in each department.

$5.$ Assign appropriate IP addresses and subnet masks for all devices.

$6.$ Implement VLANs to separate the traffic of the two departments.

$7.$ Configure inter$-$VLAN routing to allow communication between departments.

$8.$ Configure a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to the PCs$.$

$9.$ Test the network connectivity and functionality by sending pings and verifying IP address assignments.

$*$Deliverables:$*$

$1.$ A detailed network topology diagram showing the devices, connections, and IP address assignments.

$2.$ A step$-$by$-$step guide on configuring the devices, including relevant commands and screenshots.

$3.$ A Cisco Packet Tracer $(.$pkt$)$ file containing the completed network simulation.

$4.$ A report discussing the testing results and any recommendations for future improvements.