This introductory workshop, based on John Huntington’s book
Introduction to Show Networking, explores the basics of networks and how they work in show systems such as lighting, sound, video, and even stage machinery. Basic networking concepts, IP addresses and assignment methods, subnet masks, general network operations and physical topologies will be introduced through readings and videos and online meetings, and then explored through hands-on labs. Network device control will be explored and other topics like broadcast storms and VLANs will be demonstrated.
After an online kick-off meeting approximately two weeks in advance of the hands-on session (date TBD), participants read several chapters of the
Introduction to Show Networking book and/or watch several lecture videos. Then, the group meets online again approximately a week in advance of the hands-on session (date TBD) to review the information and answer any questions from the readings. Finally, the group meets in person to explore these concepts in a full-day, hands-on workshop for which participants bring their own PC or Apple laptop.
ETCP Renewal Credits: 7.5
Advanced registration and additional fee required. There will be a one-hour lunch break where attendees will be on their own. If minimum attendance is not met by February 19 this class may be canceled.
