networking-2025-s1/september/lab-1.1.4.md

# 1.1.4 Packet Tracer - Create Realistic Structured Cabling in the Physical Workspace and Cabling Devices in a Rack

## Objectives

In this activity, you will install a patch panel and a wall mount. You will then use these to connect network devices in the office to the equipment in the wiring closet.

- Part 1: Install a Patch Panel in the Wiring Closet
- Part 2: Attach a Wall Mount in the Office
- Part 3: Connect an Additional Wall Mount and Cables

## Required Resources

- Latest Packet Tracer version

## Procedure

### Part 1: Install a Patch Panel in the Wiring Closet

- Step 1: Install a patch panel in the Rack;
  
  ![Figure 1 – Installing a patch panel in the Rack](./assets/lab-1.1.4-1.png)

- Step 2: Connect the Office-SW1 to the patch panel.

  ![Figure 2 – Connecting the Office switch to the Patch panel](./assets/lab-1.1.4-2.png)

### Part 2: Attach a Wall Mount in the Office

- Step 1: Install a wall mount;

  ![Figure 3 – Installing a wall mount](./assets/lab-1.1.4-3.png)

  ![Figure 4 – Verifying connection from Office-Admin by opening a website](./assets/lab-1.1.4-4.png)

- Step 2: Organize the cables.

  ![Figure 5 – Orginizing the cables](./assets/lab-1.1.4-5.png)

### Part 3: Connect an Additional Wall Mount and Cables

  ![Figure 6 – Connecting additional cables betweed the Office switch and the Patch panel](./assets/lab-1.1.4-6.png)

  ![Figure 7 – Connecting to the Wall mount and managing cables](./assets/lab-1.1.4-7.png)

  ![Figure 8 – Verifying connection from Office-User by opening a website](./assets/lab-1.1.4-8.png)