Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success 90+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary Lab solutions are only available to instructors and do not appear inside the book In this lab manual, you'll practice: Building a network with the OSI and TCP/IP models Configuring network hardware, topologies, and cabling Connecting multiple Ethernet components Installing and configuring routers and switches Working with TCP/IP applications and network protocols Configuring IPv6 routing protocols Setting up clients and servers for remote access Configuring wireless networks Securing networks with firewalls, NAT, port filtering, packet filtering, and other methods Implementing virtualization Building a SOHO network Managing and troubleshooting networks