The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy Networking Essentials CourseThe Networking Essentials course is for developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, and other professionals looking to broaden their networking domain knowledge. It's also an excellent launching point for students pursuing a wide range of career pathwaysfrom cybersecurity to software development to business and more. A Networking Academy digital badge is available for the instructor-led version of this course. No prerequisites required.Students will Learn These Core Skills:Plan and install a home or small business network using wireless technology, and then connect it to the InternetDevelop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using Cisco Packet TracersPractice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivityRecognize and mitigate security threats to a home network. The 37 comprehensive labs in this manual emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skillsThe Networking Essentials Lab Manual provides students with all the labs and packet tracer activity instructions from the course designed as hands-on practice to develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.