Red Lion Network Topology

Details + Agenda

 Industrial networks are more connected—and more critical—than ever. But with that increased connectivity comes complexity, risk, and the need for a deeper understanding of how systems communicate and where failures occur.

Join us for this hands-on Red Lion training focused on network topology, security, and troubleshooting in industrial environments. This session is designed to give you a practical understanding of how LAN and WLAN networks operate both inside the panel and across your broader infrastructure.

Led by Jeff Marcum, Network Specialist, this course goes beyond theory, helping you identify communication breakdowns, understand how data moves through your network, and implement strategies to improve reliability and security.

Through instructor-led discussion and real-world examples, attendees will gain experience with:

• Core principles of industrial network topology
• Differences between copper, fiber, and wireless communication media
• Understanding network layers and how data flows across them
• Network Address Translation (NAT) and routing fundamentals
• Security risks in industrial networks and how to mitigate them
• User authentication and credential management strategies
• Secure remote access considerations
• Identifying and diagnosing communication failures
• Basic network traffic analysis and troubleshooting techniques

Cost: Free to attend (limited space - Register Now)
Who Should Attend: Controls engineers, Instrumentation & Electrical (I/E) Professionals, Automation Engineers working with industrial networks, Maintenance and operations personnel responsible for network uptime.

Agenda at a Glance:

Module 1: Network Topology Fundamentals

• Media types: copper, fiber, and wireless
• Network layers explained
• How devices communicate across networks

Module 2: Routing & Network Configuration

• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Routing fundamentals
• Managing traffic across distributed systems

Module 3: Industrial Network Security

• Device-level security considerations
• Default settings vs. hardened configurations
• User credentials and authentication (including RADIUS concepts)
• Secure remote access strategies

Module 4: Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Identifying common communication failures
• Understanding underlying network issues
• Basic traffic analysis techniques
• Preventative strategies for long-term reliability