In this learning activity you'll explore three common network protocols that computers use to communicate in a network.

The learner will understand how to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using a home computer network.

In this learning activity you'll examine how network address translation works.

In this learning activity you'll review how a local area network computer uses a subnet mask to determine if its message is intended for a computer on the same network or on a remote network.

In this learning activity, you'll examine the different ways in which computers and other equipment are physically connected in local area networks and the advantages and disadvantages of each topology.

Fibre Channel storage area networks can play a pivotal role in the performance of cloud computing. This learning activity

will explain the benefits, components, and some basic configurations of fibre channel networks.

In this learning activity you'll explore the IPv4 IP address scheme and the planned conversion to IPv6.

In this learning activity you'll explore how VPN is used to create a secure connection between two networks.

In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that keeps the motor running at a constant speed as the load varies.

In this learning activity you'll examine how computers operate in a peer-to-peer network operating system.

Learners view animations showing how hubs and switches work in local area network configurations.

In this learning activity you'll examine how a large computer network is configured.

In this learning activity you'll use the Spanning Tree Protocol to correctly set up a loop-free Ethernet local area network.

In this learning activity you'll observe how computers operate in a client-server network operating system and consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.

In this simulation activity, an electrician troubleshoots a defective water pump that will not start. To find the problem, the learner selects the appropriate blueprints that must be referred to while performing the troubleshooting steps. Then safety protocols will be followed, such as making lockout-tag out installations and donning PPE items before taking measurements with a multimeter to locate the faulty component.

In this learning activity you'll examine how logical addresses work. The IP address is the logical address assigned to a connection by the ISP or network administrator.

In this simulation activity, an electrician troubleshoots a defective compressor motor that will not start. To find the problem, the learner selects the appropriate blueprints that must be referred to while performing the troubleshooting steps. Then safety protocols will be followed, such as making lockout-tag out installations and donning PPE items before taking measurements with a multimeter to locate the faulty component.

In this learning activity you'll observe how switches are used in local area networks to increase data transmission speeds.

In this learning activity you'll explore how port scanning is commonly used by hackers to infiltrate a network and how IT security professionals can detect it.

In this simulation activity, an electrician will troubleshoot an AC motor that quit running and cannot be restarted. Before accessing blueprints and then using a multimeter to find the fault, the learner will follow safety protocols by following lock-out tag-out procedures and then suit up with appropriate (PPE) personal protection equipment.