Week 7: Lab Overview
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lab 7 of 7: NETW202 Week 7 Lab (40 points)
Lab Overview
Scenario/Summary
Welcome to your Week 7 Lab.
The purpose of this week’s Lab are to
• learn how to enhance the security of an Ethernet switch by adding encryption to the remote access method;
• discover how to protect the network in general by limiting switch port access to specific devices; and
• learn how to enhance the security of a router by adding encryption to the remote access method.
You will be working with the Skillsoft Practice Labs: Enhancing the Security of Initial Switch Configuration: SSH and Port Security and Enhancing the Security of Initial Router Configuration.
In this lab, you will gain experience and write about the objectives of the lab.
Deliverables
Download this week’s Lab Report Template and Lab Report Instructions from the Files section of the Course Menu. Read through them both as you start to work on this week’s lab. Note that it is an excellent idea to read over this template before performing your labs so that you know what to expect.
A completed lab report is your deliverable each week.
The lab report template contains two sections.
• Section 1: Enhancing the Security of Initial Switch Configuration: SSH and Port Security
• Section 2: Enhancing the Security of Initial Router Configuration
Lab Report and Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to successfully complete your Lab in Skillsoft and complete your Lab report using the lab report templates.
1. Use the lab report template for all of your Labs. Do not turn in separate documents for each lab, or create your own document. Each lab is easily identified within the document by an appropriate section title. Note: It is a good idea to read over everything in the lab report template before performing your Labs, so that you know what to expect.
2. Make sure that you read, understand, and follow all of the steps in this week’s Lab page, as well as all Lab instructions.
3. For Labs that require screenshots, have your lab report open along with your instructions, so that you can immediately capture the screen and then paste it in your lab report before moving on to subsequent steps. In many cases, it is difficult to go back and capture an accurate screenshot after you have moved beyond the step requiring the screenshot.
4. Your screenshot request may be accompanied by an additional written requirement. If so, be sure to respond. Write in complete sentences and be complete in your answers.
5. When asked to summarize what you learned, always provide well-written, college-level paragraphs that include well-formed sentences, along with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Don’t just identify the steps that you performed (we already know those); give it some thought. In your summary, include what you accomplished in the assignment or lab, what you learned from performing it, how it relates to this week’s COs and course material, and just as importantly, how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career.
6. Always append your name to your lab report before saving it. Submit your completed lab report.
7. Please write your answers to each question in a different color font to make it easier for the Professor to grade.
Taking Screenshots
• For Labs that require screenshots, have your lab report open, along with your instructions, so that you can immediately capture the screen and then paste it in your lab report before moving on to subsequent steps. In many cases, it is difficult to go back and capture an accurate screenshot after you have moved beyond the step requiring the screenshot.
• Your screenshot request may be accompanied by an additional written requirement. If so, be sure to respond. Write in complete sentences and be complete in your answers.
• When asked to summarize what you learned, always provide well-written, college-level paragraphs that include well-formed sentences, along with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Don’t just identify the steps that you performed (we already know those); give it some thought. In your summary, include what you accomplished in the assignment or lab, what you learned from performing it, how it relates to this week’s COs and course material, and just as importantly, how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career.
• Always append your name to your lab report before saving it. Submit your completed lab report.
• Please write your answers to each question in a different color font to make it easier for the Professor to grade.
Required Software
This lab uses the following Lab Resources:
• Virtual Labs – Skillsoft Practice Labs
Click on the Practice Labs links in the Introduction & Resources area under Modules.
Make sure to review the Practice Lab Resources for general information on Skillsoft Practice Labs.
Download the Lab Report Template and Instructions
Download this week’s Lab Report Template and Lab Report Instructions from the Files section of the Course Menu. Read through them both as you start to work on this week’s lab. Note that it is an excellent idea to read over this template before performing your labs so that you know what to expect.
A completed lab report is your deliverable each week.
PLEASE NOTE: Detailed Lab Instructions for Skillsoft Practice Labs are found within the Skillsoft lab page. They are NOT found on the Lab content items in the course shell. You can download a pdf version of the lab instructions from within Skillsoft.
Lab Steps
Step 1: Enhancing the Security of Initial Switch Configuration: SSH and Port Security
All Labs use the Skillsoft Practice Labs Single Sign On. Students do not need credentials to log on. Each weekly Lab will have a link to the Practice Labs SSO. For information and assistance in accessing and navigating the Practice Labs environment, click on the Practice Lab Resources link in the Required Software section.
While performing your lab, please follow the instructions below.
• Fill in the header on your lab report template with your personal information.
• Please write your answers to each question in a different color font to make it easier for the Professor to grade.
• Copy the required screenshots from your lab and paste them into the lab report template.
• At each step, answer any questions or provide any additional information required within the lab report template.
• To conclude this lab, write a paragraph (with a minimum of five college-level sentences) that summarizes what was accomplished in this lab, what you learned by performing it, how it relates to this week’s COs and other course material, and (just as importantly) how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career.
Step 2: Enhancing the Security of Initial Router Configuration
All Labs use the Skillsoft Single Sign On. Students do not need credentials to log on. Each weekly Lab will have a link to the Skillsoft SSO. For information and assistance in accessing and navigating the Skillsoft environment, click on the Lab link in the Introduction and Resources module.
While performing your lab, please follow the instructions below.
• Fill in the header on your lab report template with your personal information.
• Please write your answers to each question in a different color font to make it easier for the Professor to grade.
• Copy the required screenshots from your lab and paste them into the lab report template.
• At each step, answer any questions or provide any additional information required within the lab report template.
• To conclude this lab, write a paragraph (with a minimum of five college-level sentences) that summarizes what was accomplished in this lab, what you learned by performing it, how it relates to this week’s COs and other course material, and (just as importantly) how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career.
Step 3: Submit Your Work
Your lab is now complete! When you are satisfied with your documentation, submit your completed report.