1-Day Introduction To Show Networking Hands On Workshop hosted by Rational Acoustics and taught by John Huntington.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

1-Day Introduction To Show Networking Hands On Workshop at Rational Acoustics Headquarters in Woodstock, CT. This class is taught by John Huntington

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This introductory hands-on 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 lecture videos, and then explored through a day of hands-on labs done on participants’ PC or macOS laptops. Network device control will be explored, and other topics like VLANs, simple routing and broadcast storms will be demonstrated in group exercises.

INTRODUCTION
Once an attendee registers for a class, they are sent a link to a private introduction video and a private page with links for the class. A lot of information is covered in this course, and the pre-workshop preparation is critical for participant learning.

Students are given the following assignments to complete before the online review:

Read the Introduction to Show Networking book (http://controlgeek.net/bookinfo/), and/or watch three approximately one hour lecture videos.
Do online quizzes for each section.
Install and test Packet Sender on your laptop: https://packetsender.com/
Ensure that your laptop has a hard-wired ethernet jack or a USB adapter.

ONLINE REVIEW MEETING
About a week before the hands on workshop day, there is a review session on Zoom. In the zoom, we review information from the reading and video lectures, and answer any questions from participants. If a participant can not attend live, they can send questions in advance, and the zoom is recorded.

Class price includes class materials, breakfast & lunch, and a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the class. A $250 deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your spot in the class, with the balance due 2 weeks prior to the class start date. Or, you can choose to pay the class fee in-full at the time of registration. Class fees may be paid via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover). Click HERE to view our refund / cancellation policy

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Closest Airport:

TF Green International (PVD)
(approx. 40 miles to venue)

Bradley International (BDL)
(approx. 56 miles to venue)

Nearby Hotels:

Inn at Woodstock Hill
94 Plaine Hill Road
Woodstock, CT 06281
ph: 1-860-928-0528
website
Mention Rational Acoustics when booking to receive a special rate.

Comfort Inn and Suites
16 Tracy Road
Dayville, CT 06241
ph: 1-860-779-3200
website

*Note: These hotel suggestions are based solely on proximity to the class location. Rational Acoustics makes no guarantees as to hotel quality, pricing or availability. Attendees should research hotels personally prior to booking.

Woodstock, CT Introduction To Show Networking Hands On Workshop - September 2025