Lab Kit

Official kit & self-study alternative

Official Workbook + USB Lab Kit

For enrolled students, the kit may include:

  • • Printed workbook
  • • USB lab drive with prebuilt folder structure
  • • Templates
  • • Ethernet cable practice materials
  • • RJ45 connectors and T568B reference
  • • Midterm and final project forms

Self-study version

Independent learners can recreate most of the kit with:

  • • A USB drive
  • • Downloaded templates (see Tools)
  • • Free software tools
  • • A basic Ethernet cable
  • • Optional: RJ45 connectors and crimping tool
  • • Optional: used router and second computer

The official lab kit is designed for students in the course, but independent learners can still complete most of the learning path using free tools and basic equipment. Start with the Self-Study Hub.