3.1.

3 Connect to an Ethernet Network

Lab Report
Time Spent: 01:33

Score: 2/2 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 2/2 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Connect the Ethernet cable connected to computer

 Connect the Ethernet cable to the wall outlet

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Access the back view of the computer in Office 1.

a. Under Office 1, select Hardware.
b. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
2. Connect the RJ45 cable to the computer and the wall plate.
a. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Select the Cat6a Cable, RJ45 cable.
c. From the Selected Component window:
Drag an RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Ethernet port on the computer.
Drag the other RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet.

3. Test the connection to the internet.

a. On the computer monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to view the running operating system.
b. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.
The diagram should indicate an active connection to the network and the internet.

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3.1.6 Connect a Cable Modem

Lab Report
Time Spent: 01:52

Score: 4/4 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 4/4 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Connect the cable modem to the internet using the RG-6 cable

 Connect the computer to the cable modem using the Ethernet cable

 Plug in the cable modem

 Confirm that the computer is properly connected to the internet

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Add the cable modem to the workspace.

a. Under Shelf, expand Routers.
b. Drag the Cable Modem/Router from the shelf to the workspace.
c. Select Back to switch to the back view of the cable modem.
2. Connect the modem to the WAN connection.
a. Under Shelf, expand the Cables category.
b. Select the Coaxial Cable, RG-6 cable.
c. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag a Coaxial Type F connector to the applicable port on the cable modem.
Drag the other Coaxial Type F connector to the applicable port on the wall plate.

3. Connect the computer to the cable modem.

a. Over the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
b. Under Shelf, select the Cat6a Cable, RJ45 cable.
c. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Ethernet port on the cable modem.
Drag the other RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Ethernet port on the computer (not the Ethernet
card in the slot).

4. Provide power to the modem.

a. Under Shelf, select the Power Adapter, AC to DC.
b. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the cable modem.
Drag the AC Power Adapter end to the power outlet.

5. Verify that the computer is connected to the internet.

a. On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.
b. From the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.
The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
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3.2.3 Connect Fiber Optic Cables

Lab Report
Time Spent: 01:41

Score: 4/4 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 4/4 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Connect the LC connector to the SFP module on the switch

 Connect the ST A connector to the Tx port on the computer

 Connect the ST B connector to the Rx port on the computer

 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the CorpiSCSI server Show Details

EXPLANATION

To determine which network components to use, examine the ports on the switch and the CorpiSCSI server.

The SFP module installed in the switch uses LC connectors.

The fiber optic NIC installed in the CorpiSCSI server uses ST connectors.

The ST to LC fiber cable is the only cable that can be used to connect the switch and the server.

LC connectors have two connectors linked together. LC connectors can only be inserted one way.

ST connectors twist on using a BNC connector. An ST cable has two color-coded ST connectors. They have
one for transmit (Tx) and one for receive (Rx).

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Connect the fiber ST to LC cable to the SFP port.

a. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Drag the Cable, Fiber, ST to LC cable to the SFP 1 LC port on the switch.
c. In the Select Connector window, select the Connector, Fiber, Duplex LC, Multi-mode, Male.
 2. Connect the fiber ST to LC cable to the TX and RX ports.
a. Above the rack, select Back to switch to the back view.
b. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag the ST Connector (A) to the TX port on the CorpiSCSI server (the bottom server).
Drag the ST Connector (B) to the RX port on the CorpiSCSI server.

3. Disconnect the Cat6a RJ45 cable from the CorpiSCSI server and switch.
a. Drag the RJ45 connector from the back of the server to the Shelf.
b. Above the rack, select Front to view the front of the rack.
c. Drag the highlighted RJ45 connector from the switch to the Shelf.
4. Verify that the CorpiSCSI server is connected to the network.
a. On the CorpiSCSI's monitor, select Click to view Windows Server 2019.
b. Right-click Start and select Settings.
c. Select Network & Internet.
d. Verify that Ethernet 3 is connected to CorpNet.local.

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3.3.6 Connect Patch Panel Cables 1

Lab Report
Time Spent: 03:40

Score: 3/3 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 3/3 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 In the Networking Closet, connect an Ethernet twisted-pair cable between the Off 1 port on the
patch panel and port 3 on the switch

 In Office 1, connect an Ethernet twisted-pair cable between the workstation and the wall outlet

 In Office 1, configure the workstation to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically Show
Details

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. From the Networking Closet, connect the patch panel and switch.
a. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Select the Cat6a Cable, RJ45 cable.
c. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Off 1 (Office 1) port on the patch panel.
Drag the other RJ45 Shielded Connector to port 3 on the Cisco switch (top row, third port from the
left).

2. Connect the Office1 workstation to the local area network.

a. From the top left, select Floor 1 Overview.
b. In Office 1, select Hardware.
c. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
d. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
e. Select Cat6a Cable, RJ45.
f. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Ethernet port on the computer.
Drag the other RJ45 Shielded Connector to the open Ethernet port on the wall outlet.

3. Configure the workstation to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the network.
a. On the Office1 monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.
b. From the Windows taskbar, right-click Start and then select Settings.
c. Select Network & Internet.
The Settings windows should indicate there is no connection to the internet.
d. Select Ethernet and then select Change adapter options.
e. Right-click Ethernet and then select Properties.
f. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
g. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
h. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
i. Select OK.
j. Select Close.
 k. Close the Network connections window.
l. Select Status.
The Settings window should now indicate there is an active connection to the local network and the
internet.

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3.3.7 Connect Patch Panel Cables 2

Lab Report
Time Spent: 02:50

Score: 3/3 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 3/3 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the Exec 1 port on the patch panel and
port 1 on the switch

 In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the support port on the patch panel and
port 6 on the switch

 In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the lobby port on the patch panel and
port 8 on the switch

EXPLANATION

While completing this lab, use the following port information.

Patch Panel Port Cisco Switch Port

Exec 1 Port 1

Supp Port 6

Lobby Port 8

Complete this lab as follows:

1. From the Networking Closet, attach an Ethernet cable from the patch panel to the switch port.
a. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Select the Cat6a Cable, RJ45.
c. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Exec 1 port on the patch panel.
Drag the other RJ45 Shielded Connector to the correct port on the Cisco switch (top row).

2. Repeat steps 1b-1c for the Supp and Lobby ports.

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3.5.3 Select and Install a Network Adapter

Lab Report
Time Spent: 00:58

Score: 3/3 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 3/3 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Install the 1000BaseTX network adapter on the Exec workstation

 Connect the Exec workstation to the network using a Cat6a cable

 Verify that the Exec workstation can communicate with the internet using the new NIC Show
Details

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Insert the PCI adapter into the motherboard.

a. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.
b. Under Shelf, expand Network Adapters.
c. Drag the Network Adapter, Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseTX, PCIe card to a free PCIe slot on the
computer's motherboard.

2. Move the Ethernet cable from the computer's built-in network adapter to the new PCIe network card.
a. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
b. Drag the Ethernet cable from the built-in port to the port on the PCIe network adapter.
3. Confirm that the computer is connected to the local network and the internet.
a. Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.
b. Select the power button on the computer case to turn on the computer.
Wait for the operating system to load.
c. Right-click Start and then select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
d. From the PowerShell prompt, type ping 192.168.0.10 and then press Enter to test connectivity to the
local network server.
e. From the PowerShell prompt, type ping 198.28.2.254 and then press Enter to test connectivity to the
internet.

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3.5.4 Connect a Media Converter

Lab Report
Time Spent: 05:34

Score: 5/5 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 5/5 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Add the media converter to the basement Workspace

 Move the Ethernet cable from the wall outlet to the media converter's Ethernet port

 Connect the SC to LC fiber cable to the media converter's LC port

 Connect the SC to LC cable to ports 23 and 24 on the fiber patch panel Show Details

 Plug in the media converter

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Add the media converter to the rack.

a. Under Shelf, expand Networking Devices.
b. Drag the Media Converter to the bottom shelf of the rack in the Workspace.
2. Connect the SC to LC fiber cable to the media converter.
a. Above the rack, select Back to switch to the back view of the rack.
b. Drag the Ethernet cable from the left wall outlet to the Ethernet port on the media converter.
c. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
d. Select the Cable, Fiber, SC to LC cable.
e. From the Selected Component pane, drag the Connector, Fiber Duplex LC male connector to the media
converter.
3. Connect the SC to LC cables to the patch panel.
a. Above the rack, select Front to switch to the front view of the rack.
b. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag the Fiber Optic SC Connector (A) to port 23 on the fiber patch panel.
Drag the Fiber Optic SC Connector (B) to port 24 on the fiber patch panel.

4. Attach the power adapter to the media converter and plug it into the wall outlet.
a. From the Shelf, drag the Power Adapter, AC to DC to the DC power port on the media converter.
b. From the Select Connector pane, select DC Power Connector.
c. Above the rack, select Back to switch to the back view of the rack.
d. From the Selected Component pane, drag the AC Power Adapter connector to an open outlet on the
rack UPS.
The lights on the media converter should turn on.
5. Navigate to any workstation on Floor 1 to confirm internet connectivity.
a. From the top left, select Building A.
b. Under Building A, select Floor 1.
c. Select a workstation (such as Office1).
 d. From the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.
e. Verify that the workstation has internet connectivity.

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3.6.3 Install a Hub

Lab Report
Time Spent: 03:29

Score: 5/5 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 5/5 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Place the hub on the bench

 Connect the cable modem to the hub

 Use a Cat5e cable to connect both computers to the hub Show Details

 Provide power to the hub

 Confirm that the two computers are properly connected to the internet Show Details

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Place the hub in the workspace.

a. Under Shelf, expand Networking Devices.
b. Drag Hub, 1000BaseTX Ethernet1 to the workspace.
2. Connect the Home-PC computer to the hub.
a. Above the hub, select Back to switch to the back view of the hub.
b. Above Home-PC computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the Home-PC computer.
c. Select the Cat5e cable connected to the motherboard's NIC and drag the connector to an Ethernet
port on the hub.
d. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
e. Select Cat5e Cable, RJ45.
f. In the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Connector to the Ethernet port on the back of Home-PC.
Drag the other RJ45 Connector to an Ethernet port on the hub.

3. Provide power to the hub.

a. Under Shelf, select Power Adapter, AC to DC.
b. In the Selected Component pane:
Drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the hub.
Drag the AC power adapter to an empty outlet on the wall or surge protector.

4. Confirm that Home-PC is properly connected to the network and internet.

a. On Home-PC, select Click to view Windows 10.
b. Right-click Start and then select Settings.
c. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
5. Connect the Home-PC2 computer to the hub.
a. From the top left, select Bench.
b. Above the Home-PC2 computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the Home-PC2.
 c. From the Shelf, select Cat5e Cable,RJ45.
d. In the Selected Component pane:
Drag an RJ45 Connector to the Ethernet port on the back of Home-PC2.
Drag the other RJ45 Connector to an Ethernet port on the hub.

6. Confirm that Home-PC2 is properly connected to the network and internet.

a. On Home-PC2, select Click to view Windows 10.
b. Right-click Start and then select Settings.
c. Select Network & Internet.
d. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.

You can also switch the hub to the front view to use the link lights to verify connectivity to the hub.

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3.6.4 Install a Switch

Lab Report
Time Spent: 04:17

Score: 5/5 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 5/5 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions

 Place the managed switch on the bench

 Connect the cable modem to the managed switch

 Use Cat5e cables to connect both computers to the managed switch Show Details

 Provide power to the managed switch

 Confirm that the two computers are properly connected to the local network and the
internet Show Details

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Add the managed switch and provided power to the switch.

a. Under the Shelf, expand Networking Devices.
b. Drag Managed Switch to the workspace, preferably next to the existing hub.
c. Above the managed switch, select Back to switch to the back view of the managed switch.
d. Above the hub, select Back to switch to the back view of the hub.
e. Select the DC Power Connector on the hub and drag it to the power port on the switch.
2. Move the Ethernet cables from the hub to the switch.
a. Drag an RJ45 Connector cable from the hub to an open Ethernet port on the switch to connect Home-
PC, Home-PC2, and the cable modem to the switch.
b. Repeat step 2a for each RJ45 connection on the hub.
3. Confirm that the Home-PC and Home-PC2 computers have active connections to the internet.
a. On the Home-PC monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to view the running operating system.
b. Right-click Start and then select Settings.
c. Select Network & Internet.
The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
d. From the top navigation menu, select Bench.
e. On the Home-PC2 monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.
f. Right-click Start and then select Settings.
g. Select Network & Internet.
The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.

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3.6.7 Configure a Home Router

Lab Report
Time Spent: 02:18

Score: 7/7 (100%) Pass Passing Score: 7/7 (100%)

TASK SUMMARY

Required Actions & Questions

 Place the Ethernet router with the firewall on the Bench and provide power Show Details

 Q1: To which device is the cable in the switch's port 1 connected?

 Q2: To which device is the cable in the switch's port 3 connected?

 Q3: To which device is the cable in the switch's port 4 connected?

 Connect the computers to the Ethernet router with Cat5e cables Show Details

 Connect the Ethernet router to the RJ45 jack on the wall plate using a Cat5e cable

 Confirm that the computers are properly connected to the internet Show Details

EXPLANATION

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Place the router in the Workspace and provide power.

a. Under Shelf, expand Routers.
b. Drag Router, Ethernet w/Firewall to the Workspace.
For convenience, place the router to the left of the existing cable modem.
c. Above the router, cable modem, and switch, select Back to view the back of each device.
d. Drag the DC Power Connector from the switch to the power port on the new router.
2. Determine where the cables plugged into the switch are currently connected.
a. Above the Home-PC computer, select Back.
b. Above the Home-PC2 computer, select Back.
c. From the upper right, select Exhibits.
d. On the switch, select the cable plugged into port 1.
e. From the top right, select Answer Questions.
f. Answer Question 1.
g. On the switch, select the cable plugged into port 3.
h. Answer Question 2.
i. On the switch, select the cable plugged into port 4.
j. Answer Question 3.
k. Minimize the Lab Questions dialog and close the Exhibits window.
3. Move all the Ethernet cables to their new locations.
a. From the switch, drag one of the Ethernet cables to an open LAN port on the new router.
b. Repeat step 3a for the remaining two Ethernet cables still in the switch.
c. Drag the Ethernet cable from the Cable Modem to an open Ethernet port on the wall plate.
4. Confirm that the computer is properly connected to the network and internet.
 a. On the Home-PC monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to view the running operating system.
b. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.
The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
5. Confirm the connection for Home-PC2.
a. From the top left, select Bench to return to the bench view.
b. On Home-PC2, select Click to view Windows 10 to view the running operating system.
c. Right-click Start and then select Settings.
d. Select Network & Internet.
e. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
6. Score the lab.
a. From the top right, select Answer Questions.
b. Select Score Lab.

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