Lab Report: 2.1.

3 Connect to an Ethernet Network

Performance
Your Score: 0 of 2 (0%)
Elapsed Time: 9 seconds

Task Summary
Actions you were required to perform:
In In Office 1, connect the twisted pair cable between the workstation and the wall plate
In In Office 1, confirm that the workstation has a connection to the local network and the Internet

Explanation
To complete this lab, use twisted pair cable with RJ45 connectors to connect to a wired Ethernet network. RJ45 connectors
have eight wires (as seen below) and are larger than RJ11 connectors.

Complete the following steps:

1. Under Office 1, select Hardware to go to the workstation.

2. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
3. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category.
4. Select the RJ45 cable.
5. In the Selected Component window, 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. Select Click to view Windows 10 on the monitor to confirm that the workstation has a connection to the local
network and the internet.
8. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. The
diagram should indicate an active connection to the network and the internet.
Lab Report: 2.2.3 Connect a Cable Modem

Performance
Your Score: 0 of 4 (0%)
Elapsed Time: 6 seconds

Task Summary
Actions you were required to perform:
In Connect the cable modem to the Internet using the RG-6 cable
In Connect the computer to the cable modem using the Ethernet cable
In Plug in the cable modem
In Confirm that the computer is properly connected to the Internet

Explanation
In this lab, your task is to complete the following:

Connect the components to make the internet connection.

Add the cable modem to the Workspace.
Connect the modem to the WAN connection using the RG-6 coaxial cable. Both RG-6 and RG-59 are 75 ohms
and can be used, but RG-6 has less signal loss than RG-59. RG-58 cables are used for 10Base2 Ethernet and
have a BNC connector.
Connect the computer to the cable modem using a Cat5e Ethernet cable.
Use the AC to DC power adapter to plug in the modem.
Confirm that the Home-PC computer is properly connected to the internet.

Complete this lab as follows:

1. On the Shelf, expand the Modems category.

2. Drag the cable modem from the Shelf to the Workspace.
3. Select Back to 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. Over the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer to connect the computer to the cable
modem.
9. On the Shelf, select the Cat5e 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. Select the power adapter on the Shelf to plug in the cable modem.
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. Select Click to view Windows 10 on the monitor.
16. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. The
diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.
Lab 2.3.3

Performance
Your Score: 0 of 4 (0%)
Elapsed Time: 13 seconds

Task Summary
Actions you were required to perform:
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

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

• 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, one for transmit (Tx) and one for receive (Rx).

Complete this lab as follows:

1. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category.

2. Drag the ST to LC fiber cable to the SFP 1 LC port on the switch.
3. In the Select Connector window, select the LC connector.
4. Above the rack, select Back to switch to the back view.
Lab 2.3.3

5. In the Selected Component pane, drag the ST Connector (A) to the Tx port on the
CorpiSCSI server (the bottom server).
6. In the Selected Component pane, drag the ST Connector (B) to the Rx port on the
CorpiSCSI server.
7. Disconnect the Cat5e Cable from the CorpiSCSI server as follows:
a. Drag the RJ45 connector from the back of the server to the Shelf.
b. Click the Front button above the rack.
c. Drag the highlighted RJ45 connector from the switch to the Shelf.
8. On the CorpiSCSI's monitor, select Click to view Windows Server 2016 (right-most
monitor).
9. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing
Center.
10. Select Change adapter settings.
11. Verify that Ethernet 3 is connected to CorpNet.com.
12. Click Done to finish the lab.
Lab Report: 2.4.6 Connect Patch Panel Cables 1

Your Performance

Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed

Elapsed Time: 13 seconds Required Score: 100%

Task Summary
Actions you were required to perform:
In In the Networking Closet, connect an Ethernet twisted pair cable between the IT Adm port on the patch panel and port
5 on the switch
In In the IT Administration office, connect an Ethernet twisted pair cable between the workstation and the wall outlet
In In the IT Administration office, configure the workstation to obtain IP and DNS addresses automaticallyHide Details

Obtain the IP address automatically

Obtain the DNS address automatically

Explanation
In this lab, you should have connected the workstation to the wired network as follows:

In the Networking Closet, use the appropriate twisted pair cable to make a connection between the patch panel and
switch.
Use port IT Adm on the patch panel.
Use port 5 on the switch.
In the IT Administration office:
Connect the ITAdmin workstation to the local area network using the appropriate twisted pair cable.
Configure ITAdmin to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the local network.
Use the Network and Sharing Center to confirm that the workstation is properly connected to the local area
network and the internet.

Complete this lab as follows:

1. In the Networking Closet, connect the patch panel and switch as follows:
a. On the Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Select the Ethernet twisted pair cable.
c. In the Selected Component pane, drag the connector to the IT Adm port on the patch panel.
d. In the Selected Component pane, drag the other connector to port 5 on the switch (top row, fifth column
from the left).
2. Connect the ITAdmin workstation to the local area network as follows:
a. From the navigation menu at the top, select Floor 1 Overview.
b. In the IT Administration office, select Hardware.
c. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
d. On the Shelf, expand Cables.
e. Select the Ethernet twisted pair cable.
f. In the Selected Component pane, drag the connector to the Ethernet port on the computer.
g. In the Selected Component pane, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet.
3. Configure the workstation to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the network as
follows:
a. On the ITAdmin monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.
b. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
The Network and Sharing Center should indicate a bad connection to the internet.
c. Select Ethernet.
d. Select Properties.
e. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
f. Select Properties.
g. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
h. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
i. Click OK.
j. Click Close.
k. Click Close.
l. Open the Network and Sharing Center to confirm the connection to the network and the internet for the
workstation. The Network and Sharing Center should indicate an active connection to the local network
and the internet.
Lab Report: 2.4.7 Connect Patch Panel Cables 2

Your Performance

Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed

Elapsed Time: 13 seconds Required Score: 100%

Task Summary
Actions you were required to perform:
In In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the Exec 1 port on the patch panel and port 1 on the switch
In In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the Support port on the patch panel and port 6 on the switch
In In the Networking Closet, connect a patch cable between the Lobby port on the patch panel and port 8 on the switch

Explanation
In this lab, you should have connected the following patch cables as indicated:

Patch Panel Port Switch Port

Exec 1 Port 1
Supp Port 6
Lobby Port 8

Complete this lab as follows:

1. In the Networking Closet, do the following:

a. On the Shelf, expand Cables.
b. Select the Cat5e cable.
c. In the Selected Component window, drag the connector to the Exec 1 port on the patch panel.
d. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to port 1 on the Cisco switch (top row, first
column on the left).
2. Repeat steps 2–4 for the Lobby and Supp ports.