Section 6: Networking Labs

6.2.11 Install a Network Adapter You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. To accommodate specific network communication needs for an upcoming project, you need to upgrade the network connection's speed for the workstation in the Support Office. In this lab, your task is to complete the following on the Support workstation: - Select and install the 1000BaseTX PCIe network interface card, which has with the fastest speed to connect to the local network. - Select and install the Cat6a cable to connect the computer to the local area network. - In Network & Internet settings, confirm that the workstation is connected to the local network and the internet.

1. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer. 2. On the Shelf, expand Network Adapters. 3. Drag the 1000BaseTX network adapter to a free PCIe slot on the computer. 4. Connect the computer to the network as follows: - Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. - On the Shelf, expand Cables. - Select the Cat6a Cable. - In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the NIC port on the 1000BaseTX network adapter. - In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet. 5. Confirm that the computer is connected to the local network and the internet as follows: - Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. - Click the power button on the computer case to turn the computer on. - After the operating system loads, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. The Status window shows an active connection to the network and the internet.

6.4.6 Connect a Cable Modem and WAP In this lab, your task is to connect the components to make the internet connection. - Add the cable modem to the Workspace. - Use a coaxial cable to connect the modem to the WAN connection. - Plug in the modem. - Add the wireless router to the Workspace. - Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the yellow internet port on the router to the cable modem. - Use another RJ-45 cable to connect the computer to one of the blue LAN ports on the wireless router. - Plug in the wireless router. In this lab, you will only configure the hardware to make the internet connection. You will not complete operating system tasks, configure the cable modem, or configure the wireless router.

1. Connect the modem to the WAN connection as follows: - On the Shelf, expand Routers. - Drag the cable modem from the Shelf to the Workspace. - Above the cable modem, select Back to switch to the back view of the cable modem. - On the Shelf, expand Cables. - Select the coaxial cable. - Under Selected Component, drag a Coaxial Type F Connector to the port on the cable modem. - Under Selected Component, drag the other Coaxial Type F Connector to the port on the wall plate. 2. Connect the wireless router to the cable modem as follows: - On the Shelf, expand Routers. - Drag the wireless router from the Shelf to the Workspace. - Above the wireless router, select Back to switch to the back view of the wireless router. - On the Shelf, expand Cables. - Select the Cat6a cable. - Under Selected Component, drag a RJ45 Connector to the Internet port on the wireless router. - Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to the port on the cable modem. 3. Connect the computer to the wireless router as follows: - Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. - On the Shelf, select the Cat6a cable. - Under Selected Component, drag a RJ45 Connector to the network port on the computer. - Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to a LAN port on the wireless router. 4. Plug in the cable modem as follows: - On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter. - Under Selected Component, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the cable modem. - Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Adapter to the power outlet. 5. Plug in the wireless router as follows: - On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter. - Under Selected Component, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the wireless router. - Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Adapter to the power outlet.

6.4.12 Configure a VPN Connection In this lab, your task is to configure and establish a VPN connection on the Office2-Lap using the following information: - Add a VPN Connection as follows: - VPN provider: Windows (built-in) - Connection name: SalesVPN - Server name or address: 198.10.20.12 - VPN type: Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) - Type of sign-in info: User name and password - Don't allow Windows to remember authentication credentials - Set VPN security properties to meet the following requirements: - VPN type: Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) - Authentication: Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) (encryption enabled) - Connect to the VPN as follows: - Username: VPNUser12 - Password: Ro@d24#! It isn't necessary to specify a domain when configuring this connection.

1. Create the VPN connection. - Right-click Start and then select Settings. - Select Network & Internet. - From the left pane, select VPN. - Select Add a VPN connection. - Configure the VPN connection as follows: - VPN provider: Windows (built-in) - Connection name: SalesVPN - Server name or address: 198.10.20.12 - VPN type: Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) - Type of sign-in info: User name and password - Remember my sign-in info: Clear - Select Save. 2. Configure the VPN security properties. - Select Change adapter options. - Right-click SalesVPN and then select Properties. - Select the Security tab. - For Type of VPN, make sure Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) is selected. - Under Authentication, select Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). - Use the drop-down to select, Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) (encryption enabled). - Select OK. - Close the Network Connections window. 3. Connect to the VPN. - Select SalesVPN and then select Connect. - Enter the username VPNUser12. - Enter the password Ro@d24#!. - Select OK. - Notice that you are now connected to SalesVPN.

6.7.7 Fix a Network Connection 2 PART 1 You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The workstation computer is connected to the network as shown in the Exhibit. One morning, you find that the workstation in the Support Office can no longer connect to the 100 Mbps network. 1. Open Windows PowerShell and use the ipconfig command to check the initial status of the Ethernet adapter. 2. Q1. 3. In the top navigation tabs, select Support Office and check to see if the workstation is plugged into the network. 4. Q2. 5. Check to see if the network link light on the back of the computer is turned on. 6. Q3. 7. Remove the faulty network cable from the computer and the wall outlet. 8. To support 100 Mbps or greater speeds, connect the Cat6a cable on the shelf to the computer and the wall outlet. 9. Return to the operating system view and use ipconfig to verify the status of the Ethernet adapter. 10. Q4.

1. In the notification area, hover the mouse over the Network icon. Notice that the computer is not connected to the network. 2. Get more information about the problem as follows: - Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell. - At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter to view information about the network adapter.Notice that the media is disconnected. - Answer Question 1: What is the initial status of the Ethernet adapter? 3. Verify the physical configuration of the computer as follows: - From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office. - Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. - Select the network cable. - Make sure the other end of the network cable is plugged into the wall outlet. - Answer Question 2: Is the network cable connected to the computer and plugged into the wall outlet? - Answer Question 3: Is the network link light on the back of the computer turned on? - Because the network cable is connected to the computer and the wall outlet without any network activity, it appears that the cable might be faulty. 4. Connect to the network using a known good networking cable as follows: - On the back of the computer, drag the RJ45 connector to the Workspace to disconnect it. - Drag the RJ45 connector from the wall outlet to the Shelf. - On the Shelf, select the CAT6a Cable because it gives you 100 Mbps or greater speeds. - Under Selected Component, drag the RJ45 connector to the network card on the computer. - Under Selected Component, drag a other RJ45 connector to the network connection on the wall outlet. - Notice that the network link light on the back of the computer has now turned on. 5 and 6 on next card

You have connected a printer directly to the Office1 computer. Now you need to share this printer with other users on the network. In this lab, your task is to share the printer on the Office1 computer and then add the shared printer to the Office2 computer as follows: On Office1: - Share the HP LaserJet 3050 PCL 6 printer using the share name HPLaser3050 (no space in the name). - While sharing the printer: - Allow clients to render print jobs on their own computers. - List the printer in the directory. On Office2: - Add the shared HPLaser3050 printer connected to Office1 to the list of available printers. - Make HPLaser3050 the default printer.

1. On Office1, share a printer. - Right-click Start and then select Settings. - Select Devices. - From the left pane, select Printers & scanners. - Select HP LaserJet 3050 PCL 6. - Select Manage. - Select Printer properties. - Select the Sharing tab. - Select Share this printer. - In the Share name field, use the share name of HPLaser3050 (no space in the name). - Ensure that the following options are marked: - Render print jobs on client computers - List in the directory - Select OK. 2. On Office2, add the shared HPLaser3050 printer. - From the top navigation area, select Floor 1 Overview. - Select Office2. - Right-click Start and then select Settings. - Select Devices. - From the left pane, select Printers & scanners. - Select Add a printer or scanner. - Select HPLaser3050 on Office1 and then select Add device. 3. On Office2, configure HPLaser3050 as the default printer. - Under Printers & scanners, select HPLaser3050 on Office1. - Select Manage. - Select Set as default.

6.4.4 Connect a Cable Modem Your task in this lab is to: - Connect the components to make the Internet connection. - Add the cable modem to the Workspace. - Connect the modem to the WAN connection using an RG-6 coaxial cable. - Connect the computer to the cable modem using a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection (RJ-45 cable). - Use the AC to DC power adapter to plug in the modem. - Use the Network & Internet Settings dialog to confirm that the computer is properly connected to the Internet. In this lab, the modem was preconfigured with the correct settings to make the connection to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the Internet.

1. On the Shelf, expand the Modems category. 2. Drag the cable modem from the Shelf to the Workspace. 3. To connect the modem to the Internet connection, switch to the back view of the cable modem. 4. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category. 5. Select the RG-6 coaxial cable. 6. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the port on the cable modem. 7. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the port on the wall plate. 8. To connect the computer to the cable modem, switch to the back view of the computer. 9. On the Shelf, select the Cat6a Ethernet cable. 10. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the Ethernet port on the cable modem. 11. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the computer. 12. To plug in the cable modem, select the power adapter on the Shelf. 13. In the Selected Component window, drag the DC power connector to the port on the cable modem. 14. In the Selected Component window, drag the AC adapter end to the power outlet. 15. Click the Windows icon on the monitor. 16. In the notification area, click the networking icon and click Network & Internet settings. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the Internet.

6.4.9 Manage Mobile Devices You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. A new administrative assistant, Tyrell Lewis, uses an iPad to correspond with employees over email. On the device, his email settings are configured to communicate with an IMAP mail server over the unsecure port 143. Tyrell also needs to use the new password to connect to the wireless network named CorpNet. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: - Use the Accounts and Passwords option to go to Tyrell Lewis's email account settings and change the advanced configuration to Use SSL to securely communicate with the IMAP server over server port 993. - Connect Tyrell to the CorpNet access point through the Wi-Fi configuration using @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password.

1. Set the email account to use SSL and the secure port 993 as follows: - Select Settings. - From the left menu, select Accounts & Passwords. - Under Accounts & Passwords, select Gmail. - Under Gmail, select [email protected]. - Select Advanced. - Slide the button to enable Use SSL. - Make sure the server port is set to 993. - At the top, select Account. - Click Done. 2. Connect to CorpNet Wi-Fi as follows: - From the left menu, select Wi-Fi. - Select CorpNet. - In the Password field, enter @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password. - Select Join.

6.7.5 Fix a Network Connection 1 PART 2 In this lab, your task is to diagnose and fix the problem(s). Use the following steps to walk through the troubleshooting process: 1. Open Network & Internet settings to check the initial status of the network. 2. Q1 3. Select Change adapter options to get more information. 4. Q2 5. In the top navigation tabs, select Office 1 and plug the workstation into the network. 6. Return to the operating system view and check the status of the network. 7. Q3 8. Use Network & Internet settings to view and change the properties of the Ethernet adapter. 9. Since the network does not have a DHCP server, you will need to manually change the TCP/IPv4 properties as follows: IP address: 192.168.0.15 (or another valid address) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.0.5 Preferred DNS server: 163.128.80.93 (or another valid address) 10. Verify the final status of the network. 11. Q4

3. Fix settings as follows: - On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to switch to the operating system view.The notification area shows a network connection, but no internet connection. - Answer Q3: After fixing the hardware issue, what is the status of the network? - Right-click Start and select Network Connections. - Maximize the Network Status window for easier viewing. - From the left pane, select Ethernet. - Select Change adapter options. - Right-click Ethernet and select Properties. - Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). - Select Properties. - Compare the current TCP/IP configuration with the required configuration shown in the Exhibit. - In the IP address field, enter a correct IP address, such as 192.168.0.15. - In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. - In the Default gateway field, enter 192.168.0.5. - In the Preferred DNS server field, enter a correct DNS server address, such as 163.128.80.93. - Click OK. - Click Close. - Close the Network Connections window. - Verify the internet connection in the Network and Internet Center. - Answer Q4: After fixing the software issue, what is the status of the network?

6.7.7 Fix a Network Connection 2 PART 2 You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The workstation computer is connected to the network as shown in the Exhibit. One morning, you find that the workstation in the Support Office can no longer connect to the 100 Mbps network. 1. Open Windows PowerShell and use the ipconfig command to check the initial status of the Ethernet adapter. 2. Q1. 3. In the top navigation tabs, select Support Office and check to see if the workstation is plugged into the network. 4. Q2. 5. Check to see if the network link light on the back of the computer is turned on. 6. Q3. 7. Remove the faulty network cable from the computer and the wall outlet. 8. To support 100 Mbps or greater speeds, connect the Cat6a cable on the shelf to the computer and the wall outlet. 9. Return to the operating system view and use ipconfig to verify the status of the Ethernet adapter. 10. Q4.

5. On the Support monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to switch to the operating system view. 6. Verify the connection as follows: - At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. - Answer Question 4: After resolving the hardware problem, what is the status of the Ethernet adapter? - In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. - Verify the status of the Ethernet adapter.

6.5.10 Configure TCP/IP Settings The Ethernet 2 adapter in your computer is physically connected to the lab network using a wired connection, as shown in Exhibits. This adapter is currently configured to use DHCP for its IP address assignment. However, a DHCP server has not been implemented on the lab network, so you must assign a static IP address to this adapter. In this lab, your task is to assign the static IPv4 addressing information to the Ethernet 2 adapter in your computer as follows: - For the host IP address, use the last valid IP address within the subnet: 192.168.20.62. - For the subnet mask, use the same subnet mask configured on the router: 255.255.255.224. - Configure the default gateway with the following address: 192.168.20.33. - Configure the preferred DNS server address as: 198.12.11.2.

Complete this lab as follows: 1. Access the TCP/IPv4 properties for the Ethernet 2 connection. - Right-click Start and select Network Connections. - From the left pane, select Ethernet. - Select Change adapter options. - Right-click Ethernet 2 and select Properties. - Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and select Properties. 2. Configure the TCP/IPv4 properties. - Select Use the following IP address. - Configure the IP addresses and DNS server addresses as follows: - IP address: 192.168.20.62 - Subnet mask: 255.255.255.224 - Default gateway: 192.168.20.33 - Preferred DNS server: 198.12.11.2 - Select OK. - Select Close.

6.6.12 Configure Windows Update You need to customize how Windows Update checks for and installs updates on the ITAdmin desktop system in your organization. In this lab, your task is to configure Windows Update to: - Install updates for other Microsoft products when Windows is updated. - Allow the installation of feature updates to be deferred 60 days. - Allow quality updates to be deferred 30 days.

Complete this lab as follows: 1. Configure the Windows Update settings. - Right-click Start and then select Settings. - Select Update & security. - From the right pane, select Advanced options. - Under Update Options, turn on (slide the switch to on) Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows. - Under Choose when updates are installed, configure each options as follows: - A feature update includes new capabilities and improvements. It can be deferred for this many days: 60 - A quality update includes security improvements. It can be deferred for this many days: 30 - Close the Settings window.

6.7.3 Fix Network Adapter Problems The new Broadcom network adapter you recently installed is experiencing very slow transfer speeds. In this lab, your task is to use Device Manager to resolve network adapter issues as follows: 1. Disable the Broadcom network adapter until a fix can be found. 2. Enable the RealTek network adapter to take the place of the Broadcom adapter. 3. Update the drivers for the RealTek network adapter using Microsoft Update.

Complete this lab as follows: 1. Disable the Broadcom network controller. - Right-click Start and select Device Manager. - Expand Network adapters. - Right-click Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller and select Disable device. - Click Yes to confirm your selection. 2. Enable and update the drivers for the RealTek network controller. - Right-click RealTek RTL8139C Fast Ethernet Controller and select Enable device. - Right-click RealTek RTL8139C Fast Ethernet Controller and select Update driver. - Select Search automatically for updated driver software. - After the driver has been updated, select Close.

6.3.15 Create a Home Wireless Network In this lab, your task is to create a wireless network as follows: - Install the wireless access point as follows: - Place the 802.11b/g/n wireless access point on the computer desk. - Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the wireless access point to a free LAN port on the existing router. - Use a power adapter to connect the wireless access point through an outlet on the surge protector or wall plate. - Configure the new laptop to connect to the wireless network: - Slide the wireless switch on the front of the laptop to the On position. This will enable the integrated wireless network interface card on the laptop. - Use the default settings as you connect the laptop to the TrendNet-BGN wireless network. Allow the laptop to be discoverable by other devices on the network.

Complete this lab as follows: 1. Select and install a wireless access point on the Workspace as follows: - On the Shelf, expand Wireless Access Points. - Drag the Wireless Access Point, 802.11b/g/n to the Workspace. - Above the wireless access point, select Back to switch to the back view of the wireless access point. 2. Provide power to the wireless access point as follows: - On the Shelf, expand Cables. - Select the Power Adapter. - In the Selected Component window, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the wireless access point. - In the Selected Component window, drag the AC Power Adapter end to an outlet on the surge protector. 3. Connect the wireless access point to the router as follows: - On the Shelf, select the Cat6a cable. - In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the - Ethernet port on the back of the wireless access point. - Above the router, select Back to switch to the back of the router. - In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to one of the free LAN ports on the switch. 4. On the front of the laptop, click the wireless switch to enable the integrated wireless network interface on the laptop. This will slide the switch to the ON position. 5. Connect the laptop to the TrendNet-BGN wireless network and create a wireless network profile as follows: - On the laptop's monitor, select Click to view Windows 10. - In the notification area, select the Network icon. - Select TrendNet-BGN. - Make sure Connect automatically is selected. - Select Connect. - Select Yes to make the computer discoverable on the network.

6.7.5 Fix a Network Connection 1 PART 1 In this lab, your task is to diagnose and fix the problem(s). Use the following steps to walk through the troubleshooting process: 1. Open Network & Internet settings to check the initial status of the network. 2. Q1 3. Select Change adapter options to get more information. 4. Q2 5. In the top navigation tabs, select Office 1 and plug the workstation into the network. 6. Return to the operating system view and check the status of the network. 7. Q3 8. Use Network & Internet settings to view and change the properties of the Ethernet adapter. 9. Since the network does not have a DHCP server, you will need to manually change the TCP/IPv4 properties as follows: IP address: 192.168.0.15 (or another valid address) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.0.5 Preferred DNS server: 163.128.80.93 (or another valid address) 10. Verify the final status of the network. 11. Q4

Complete this lab as follows: 1. Verify the problem as follows: - In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. The network map shows no connection to the internet. - Answer Q1: What is the initial status of the network? - Select Change adapter options to help determine why. - Notice the status for the network connection is network cable unplugged. - Answer Q2: What is the initial status of the Ethernet adapter? - Close the Network Connections window. - Close the Network and Internet settings window. 2. Connect the cable as follows: - In the top navigation tabs, select Office 1 to work with the computer hardware. - Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. The computer has a network cable, but the link light is not on. - Select the network cable connected to the computer to see what is connected to the other end.In the Selected Component window, notice that one end is unconnected. - Select the unconnected end and drag it to the network connection on the wall plate. 3 on next card

6.3.4 Set Up an Ethernet Connection You are a network technician for a small corporate network. The owner of the company has asked you to connect a new workstation to the network while a new employee is in an orientation meeting. Your task in this lab is to: - Connect the workstation in Office 1 to the Ethernet local area network using an RJ-45 twisted pair cable. - Confirm that the workstation (named Office1) has a connection to the local network and the Internet. Tip: Click the Hardware button under Office 1 to go to the workstation.

To complete this lab, use twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to a wired Ethernet network. RJ-45 connectors have 8 wires (as seen below), and are larger than RJ-11 connectors. Complete the following steps: 1. Click the Hardware icon shown in Office 1 to go to the workstation. 2. In Office 1, switch to the back view of the computer. 3. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category. 4. Select each cable type. Examine the cable ends in the Selected Component window to identify the cable with RJ-45 connectors. 5. In the Selected Component window, select a cable end. Drag and drop the connector to the Ethernet port on the computer. 6. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet. 7. To confirm that the workstation has a connection to the local network and the Internet, click the Windows icon on the monitor. 8. In the notification area, click the network icon and click Network & Internet settings. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the network and the Internet.

6.3.8 Use a Wireless Network You and your roommates have just set up a wireless router that will serve as a secure wireless access point in your apartment. Since your desktop computer did not come with built-in WiFi, you will need to install a USB wireless adapter before you can connect to your wireless network. To complete this lab, do the following: 1. Drag the USB wireless adapter from the Shelf and connect it to a USB port on the back of your computer. 2. Switch to the operating system and connect to your secure wireless network using the following information. - Network Name: Apt-34 - Connect automatically: Enabled - Network Security Key: @SecurePlace&! - Allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network: No

To complete this lab, you must perform the following tasks: 1. In the Workspace area, switch to the back of the computer. 2. On the Shelf, expand the Wireless Adapters category. 3. Drag the device from the Shelf to a USB port on the computer. 4. To connect to the wireless network, click the monitor screen. 5. On the System tray in the bottom-right corner of the screen, click the network icon. 6. Select the Apt-34 network. 7. Select Connect automatically, then click Connect. 8. Enter @SecurePlace&! as the network security key, then click Next. 9. Click No to set your network connection as private.