Simneta NetLab Learning Modules

Step-by-step structured NetLab learning modules for computer networking and core routing fundamentals. Learn key concepts through focused chapters, interactive to-do lists, and hands-on practice directly in your browser.

Computer Network Basics
Computer Network Basics

Computer Network Basics

Fundamentals

Learn how computers connect, communicate with IP addresses, and route traffic across local networks.

1Connecting Two Computers Directly
2Setting IP Addresses and Subnets
3Testing Reachability with Ping
+ 7 more chapters
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Local Network Services
Local Network Services

Local Network Services

Network Services

Master core network application protocols including local DNS, web servers, DHCP, and FTP.

1Client and Server Basics
2Hosting a Web Server
3Setting Up DNS Servers
+ 2 more chapters
Switching and VLAN Segmentation
Switching and VLAN Segmentation

Switching and VLAN Segmentation

Switching

Segment enterprise network traffic using 802.1Q virtual local area networks.

1Why Flat Networks Fail
2VLANs and Access Ports
3Switch Trunking with 802.1Q
+ 3 more chapters
IPv4 Subnetting and Addressing
IPv4 Subnetting and Addressing

IPv4 Subnetting and Addressing

Addressing

Master practical IPv4 subnetting, custom masks, and variable length subnet design.

1Subnet Masks and Broadcasts
2Subnetting for Two Departments
3Point-to-Point /30 Subnets
+ 2 more chapters
Static Routing and Gateways
Static Routing and Gateways

Static Routing and Gateways

Routing

Connect enterprise branch networks with static routing, default routes, and next-hop forwarding.

1How Routing Tables Work
2Configuring Next-Hop Static Routes
3Configuring Default Gateway Routes
+ 2 more chapters
Network Security and Access Lists
Network Security and Access Lists

Network Security and Access Lists

Security

Master packet filtering fundamentals, standard and extended access control lists, port-based traffic

1How Packet Filtering Works
2Configuring Standard Access Lists
3Filtering Ports with Extended ACLs
+ 2 more chapters
Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Master industry-standard troubleshooting models, isolate default gateway and subnet mask faults, res

1Troubleshooting with OSI Layers
2Fixing Default Gateway Errors
3Fixing IP and Subnet Conflicts
+ 2 more chapters
Wi-Fi and Home Office Networks
Wi-Fi and Home Office Networks

Wi-Fi and Home Office Networks

Wireless

Master Small Office Home Office router architecture, Wi-Fi access point deployment, DHCP automated p

1Home Routers and NAT
2Setting Up Wi-Fi Access Points
3DHCP Pools and Reservations
+ 2 more chapters