Learn how to Build a Local Area Network in Real Life

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In the sixth lesson of the Practical Networking Fundamentals course we go through the process of building a Local Area Network in the real world using an unmanaged switch, USB NIC, a Windows 10 client and a MacOS client.
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  • @CongNguyen-og3iz
    @CongNguyen-og3iz Жыл бұрын

    Literally the best out there. Ur youtube is a like a hidden gem. Please do more of these types of tutorials. Ur very good at explaining and demonstrating unlike other tutorials.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! I will continue making videos.

  • @jacobalexander560
    @jacobalexander5602 ай бұрын

    This is amazing. I’ve been studying network and currently preparing for an exam and this video is an invaluable resource. Learning network topography on paper is one thing, but seeing everything in a practical setting ties everything together. Keep up the good work!

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words.

  • @jessicajavaherian3992
    @jessicajavaherian3992 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorials. Please keep up the great work. You have a gift for explaining/teaching as well!

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words. There is more videos on the way!

  • @zainabazmi3865
    @zainabazmi38652 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this.. Really helped me.. Thanks again

  • @urloverbaby219
    @urloverbaby219 Жыл бұрын

    Sooooo tired of my WiFi lights going down every time the internet goes out. Now I'm stuck with a router without 2.4 and it's time to set up a no net network for these lights. Thank you for your video, this is awesome

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! Let me know if you need help.

  • @drxav1
    @drxav1 Жыл бұрын

    I must thank you very much for your prompt reply. Your reply means a lot to me as nobody has addressed similar issues in the past.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Anytime!

  • @thesquix6060
    @thesquix60602 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really interesting!!

  • @jacquesetiennendiaye8224
    @jacquesetiennendiaye82243 жыл бұрын

    Wow, love it, thanks you kind sir :)

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @raheem81kg
    @raheem81kg Жыл бұрын

    Seeing in in real life really makes the difference!

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @DilenAfla
    @DilenAfla28 күн бұрын

    Love the explanation, Thanks sir.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    28 күн бұрын

    Any time!

  • @user-cs5zh9lu5o
    @user-cs5zh9lu5o7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much sir. I really appreciate your effort of making this video and spreading your wisdom to the world. God bless....

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words.

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha5 ай бұрын

    Real good demo thank you.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @anochirionyennaemeka3788
    @anochirionyennaemeka3788 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that's awesome......Thanks so much, I really appreciate on this........ please you can also do the DHCP and OSPF.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    I cover DHCP in another video thats out and part of this series. I’m working my way to OSPF once we start talking about routing. OSPF coming soon.

  • @dodokwak
    @dodokwak Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @kakyoin4535
    @kakyoin4535 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @addoejonathan2114
    @addoejonathan21142 ай бұрын

    love it ❤

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @michaeladdisu8043
    @michaeladdisu8043 Жыл бұрын

    thanks bro helps alot

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem! Thanks for watching!

  • @scary_user
    @scary_user7 ай бұрын

    this is such a nice video.... I was acutally doing something similar today but with a a router and for some reason I cant really fatom I kept on getting "Reply from desitination host unreachable".. but I get to understand from your explanation that windows block icmp packet and will love to know how to resolve this... thanks

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    7 ай бұрын

    I am glad this was helpful!

  • @jozefulb412
    @jozefulb412 Жыл бұрын

    i LOVE YOUR LECTURE. i WANT TO BUILD A LAN WITHOUT CONNECTING TO INTERNET

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Go for it! Thank you for your kind words my friend.

  • @markrankin3297
    @markrankin32972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I have a off grid CCTV system that I would like to broadcast the cameras signal over (I believe) a Local Area Network. Right now all 4 cameras connect to a DVR and can be viewed at the monitor in the control room. I am wondering if I could somehow broadcast that same signal to a router that a cell/phone laptop across the building could pickup?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. If I were you Id look into installing some Ubiquity Access Points to extend your wireless signal. Also look into Ubiquity Nanostation wireless bridges.

  • @markrankin3297

    @markrankin3297

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs Thankyou for the fast response, I was just on Ubiquity's website the other day for a different reason (Point to Point) I am trying to broadcast the internet access from the main building to new outbuilding (where the CCTV system is) so the customer would not have to open another account with his internet service. I find this technology so interesting, I do not deal with this enough to retain the information so I am grateful for your teaching style and your willingness to share information.

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@markrankin3297 you are on the right track. Ive used Ubiquity’s products for that exact thing. Its surprising how much distance the signal is broadcasted using their Nanostations. No problem at all! I love teaching and sharing knowledge.

  • @markrankin3297

    @markrankin3297

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs Follow up, I plugged the network cat5 wire into the DVR's network outlet, then plugged the other end into a wireless router. I was able to log into the wireless router with my cell phone but that was as far as I could get. I am in the dark as to what to do next. Keep in mind there is no internet access at this location for the time being. Any suggestions?

  • @mannaiazza2502
    @mannaiazza2502 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing content ! Can you please tell me if it is possible to create a LAN in real life without using cables ?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes there is! You can create a Wireless LAN using a home router or wireless access point. You are probably connected to a wireless LAN now.

  • @mannaiazza2502

    @mannaiazza2502

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs Thank you so much for your answer , however i'am trying to connect several distant servers into one LAN , because i don't have physical acess to it! and i don't understand exactly how to start

  • @mannaiazza2502

    @mannaiazza2502

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs if you have any manual of how it can be done , can you please leave it here in the comments and thank you !

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mannaiazza2502 First check and see if your home router has VPN capabilities. You can do this by going to command prompt on a Windows computer and typing the command "ipconfig". The IP address you are looking for is the "Default Gateway". Youll type that Default Gateway address in a browser and login to the router. You can then look for VPN. Feel free to join my Discord and I can help you via chat. discord.gg/3nhXkrHS

  • @drxav1
    @drxav1 Жыл бұрын

    Sir, In my office we share program in the local network using Internet Explorer at port 2000. Will I be able use this program if I change my ISP to T-mobile 5G. Right now we are using ATT DSL. Thank you for your expertise, JX

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you should be able to but be mindful that the ip addresses of the devices in the office may change.

  • @lerumoses9813
    @lerumoses9813 Жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @egwungozi9042
    @egwungozi904224 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video but i need assistance, i have been using wireless network, but now i want to build a LAN with 70 computers both Desktop and Laptops, so what and what do i need, i already have a router and range extender

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    24 күн бұрын

    It will depend on the space you are working in. Id recommend purchasing at least 2 48 port switches and a spool of CAT 7 cable. Does the building already have structured cabling in place? Feel free to join the discord and we can talk about this in more depth.

  • @egwungozi9042

    @egwungozi9042

    24 күн бұрын

    No structured cable, we were using wireless but now want wired

  • @DanielMartins-mo7oi
    @DanielMartins-mo7oi Жыл бұрын

    Can we connect two systems directly together with the ethernet cable without switches or routers?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, but that is not a best practice.

  • @irfanuddin2498

    @irfanuddin2498

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes but a special type of ethernet cable called crossover cable is needed. The physical wires inside the cable is connected in a different manner which allows hosts to network directly.

  • @temp06j723-pmeighttq

    @temp06j723-pmeighttq

    8 ай бұрын

    @irfanuddin2498 With Auto-MDIX these days, two(2) MDI devices interconnected wouldn't require a CrossOver cable anymore.

  • @nevaeh5202
    @nevaeh5202 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Question: how do these devices actually communicate with each other once connected to the switch? In this scenario, you know the IP address of the computer. But what if this is in a larger organization?… for example: how would “Bob” know how to send data to “John” without knowing his IP or MAC?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Great question. Thats where DNS comes in to resolve hostnames to IP addresses. You would also have routers in place to route traffic between different subnetworks. I discuss these later in the course

  • @nevaeh5202

    @nevaeh5202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabsthank you 😊😊

  • @emojeljohn
    @emojeljohn Жыл бұрын

    Am trying to connect 4 Pcs to similar switch using that method but I've failed. All four are on Windows

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Make sure each of them has an IP address in the same network but don't duplicate IP addresses. Also keep in mind that the Windows Defender firewall blocks ICMP by default :).

  • @kiransubramanianpallayil5861
    @kiransubramanianpallayil5861 Жыл бұрын

    hello, I am new to networking so I was wondering if I can directly connect my devices to a router and still try to ping them

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can! Keep in mind if those devices are running Windows you’ll need to add an exception to the firewall allowing icmp in or temporarily disable the firewall.

  • @kiransubramanianpallayil5861

    @kiransubramanianpallayil5861

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs thanks, I understand

  • @user-hx4mk5rg6o
    @user-hx4mk5rg6o5 ай бұрын

    Hi today I was having problems networking 3 pc n sharing a printer on them

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    5 ай бұрын

    What problems are you having specifically? Knowing will give us a place to start.

  • @richardanthony684
    @richardanthony684 Жыл бұрын

    Please how connect 30 desktop computers on a local network?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    You can use a wireless network or get a larger switch. They make 48 port switches. You may also want to call a contractor to get cabling run if this is in a business setting.

  • @kakyoin4535
    @kakyoin4535 Жыл бұрын

    But i prefer using cross cable if it just 2 pc

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Understood but most organizations will use a switch to physically connect all the devices on their networks 😁

  • @TravisDelzell
    @TravisDelzell2 ай бұрын

    What is the importance of setting up a LAN when you can just buy a modem and connect wirelessly to your computer and also wirelessly connect to your printer and other devices ?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    2 ай бұрын

    In medium size to large companies its important to understand the ins and outs of the network to support, administer and actively secure it. I believe its a useful learning experience to start at home.

  • @thecasualreviewer2148
    @thecasualreviewer2148Ай бұрын

    1:44

  • @Italian_Isaac_Clarke
    @Italian_Isaac_Clarke Жыл бұрын

    Why isn't magic real?

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Tech is magic :)

  • @ru2979
    @ru297910 ай бұрын

    malware firmware software hardware

  • @alittax
    @alittax Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are SUPERB! I like how you think of everything, even small details such as setting the notebook to go to sleep so that you can point out that detail about the switch light turning off, or some machines not having Ethernet ports but needing the USB to Ethernet adapter... the list goes on! You also have a lot of practice explaining things as simply as possible. At least I assume it's practice, but you could also have a natural talent for that. I've found your videos by searching for this specific topic, and I can see it also has a lot of hits. If I were you, I'd check out some of the most viewed videos on other tech channels and do my own video on them. A lot of people search for a solution to a very specific problem, and there are some videos which do a very good job of explaining the solution, which is why they have so many views. I'm sure you could do a much better job than most (or probably even ALL) of them, and the people who stumble onto your channel by looking at those videos would start browsing your other content. Just a thought though. I'd love to see your channel thrive! :) Here are some other awesome IT channels which you might find interesting: Best networking channel: www.youtube.com/@PracticalNetworking Best CCNA course (has a paid version with amazing labs): www.youtube.com/@Flackbox Best explanations of IT technology (has a CompTIA A+ and Network+ video in the playlist, both around 4 hours long): www.youtube.com/@PowerCertAnimatedVideos Also excellent networking explanations (has the best networking site): www.youtube.com/@Networklessons I hope to watch more of your videos!!! :) You've earned a subscriber!

  • @ltnlabs

    @ltnlabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words. I see teaching as a skill alone and am constantly working on improving at it. I love your suggestions and will most certainly use them to make more videos and for inspiration on ideas.

  • @alittax

    @alittax

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltnlabs Thank you for your reply. It's obvious that you do see it as a skill and you're improving, because you're an excellent teacher. I hope to see more videos! :) Have a great weekend.

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