Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success 40+ 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 In this lab manual, you"ll practice: Building a network with the OSI seven-layer model Sharing and accessing network resources Configuring network hardware, topologies, and cabling Interconnecting network operating systems--Windows, Mac OS, UNIX/Linux Connecting multiple Ethernet components Setting up clients and servers for remote access Configuring wireless networks Monitoring and troubleshooting networks Working with network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SIP, and IMAP Securing networks with firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, authentication, and other methods Configuring IPv4...