CompTIA A+ Lab 5.2.5 – Connect Patch Panel Cables

CompTIA A+ Lab 5.2.5 | Connect Patch Panel Cables (Step-by-Step Networking Tutorial) In this CompTIA A+ 220-1101 hands-on lab, we’ll connect a workstation to the network using a patch panel and a Cisco switch. You’ll learn how to make structured cabling connections, configure DHCP, and verify both local and internet connectivity. This tutorial is perfect for CompTIA A+ students, IT technicians, and anyone learning real-world networking setup. What You’ll Learn: How to connect a patch panel to a switch How to link a workstation to a LAN via wall jacks How to configure Windows to obtain IP and DNS automatically How to test connectivity using the ping command Real-world structured cabling setup for IT technicians Equipment Used: Patch Panel (Port Off 1) Cisco Switch (Port 3) Cat 6 Ethernet cables Windows 10/11 Workstation Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Understanding patch panels 01:30 Connect patch panel to switch 03:30 Connect Office1 workstation 05:00 Configure DHCP settings 06:30 Verify network connection 07:30 Outro #CompTIA #APlus #Networking #PatchPanel #NetworkSetup #CompTIACertification #ITTraining #StructuredCabling #PCTutorial #LANConnection #DHCPConfiguration #CompTIALabs