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Solution and Answer Guide

Module 7
Networking Fundamentals

Table of Contents

Labs included in this module:

• Lab 7.1: Understand the OSI Model..................................................................................

• Lab 7.2: Convert Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers.........................................................

• Lab 7.3: Network Two Computers...................................................................................

• Lab 7.4: Set Up a Wireless Router...................................................................................

Lab 7.1: Understand the OSI Model

Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes

Objectives
The goal of this lab is to understand some of the concepts and principles of networking
technology. After completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Describe the OSI layers

• Apply OSI layer principles to networking

Materials Required
This lab requires the following:
 • Windows computer

• Internet access

Lab Preparation
Before the lab begins, the instructor or lab assistant needs to do the following:

• Verify that Windows starts with no errors

• Verify that Internet access is available

Activity Background
Network architects use a variety of principles and concepts for communication when designing
and implementing networks. Collectively, this architectural model is called the OSI (Open
Systems Interconnection) model. The OSI model consists of seven layers. As an IT support
technician, you do not need to understand network architecture. However, you might find it
interesting to know a little about these fundamental concepts, which can help you better
understand how the TCP/IP protocols work. Understanding these concepts will also help you
better communicate with network specialists.

Activity
Using the Internet for your research, answer the following questions:

1. What are the seven OSI layers? Enter their names in the empty boxes on the left side of
Table 7-1.

Table 7-1 Named all OSI layers. Describing the OSI model and the TCP/IP model
OSI Layer TCP/IP Protocol Stack Layer

7 Application Layer
Application layer
(e.g., email using SMTP and
6 Presentation Layer IMAP protocols)

5 Session Layer
4 Transport layer
Transport layer (TCP
protocol)

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 3 Network Layer Internet layer (IP
protocol)

2 . Data Link Layer Link layer

(network interface card
1. Physical layer using Ethernet protocol)

2. The OSI model is easier to understand if you memorize the seven layers. You can use a
phrase mnemonic, in which the beginning letter of each layer is used to create a
memorable phrase, to help you with this task. Research online for a mnemonic to help
you memorize the OSI layers, and record it here:

Answer: Each word corresponds to the first letter of each OSI layer:

• A: Application layer

• P: Presentation layer

• S: Session layer

• T: Transport layer

• N: Network layer

• D: Data Link layer

• P: Physical layer

This mnemonic can help in recalling the order of the OSI layers easily.

3. TCP/IP is a suite of protocols that follow the concepts of the OSI model. The four layers
of the TCP/IP model are shown on the right side of Table 7-1. Email is one example of
a TCP/IP application that works at the Application layer. What are two more
examples of applications that work at this layer?

Answer: Two more examples of applications that work at the Application layer of the
TCP/IP model are:

1. Web Browsers (HTTP/HTTPS): Applications like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and
Microsoft Edge operate at the Application layer to communicate with web servers using
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) or HTTPS (HTTP Secure).

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 2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): FTP is another application that operates at the Application
layer, used for transferring files between a client and a server over a network.

4. The TCP protocol works at the Transport layer of TCP/IP. Briefly describe the function
of the TCP protocol as used in Internet communications:

Answer: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) operates at the Transport layer of the
TCP/IP model. It ensures reliable data delivery by segmenting data, numbering segments
for tracking, and retransmitting lost segments. TCP also manages flow control to
regulate data transmission rates between devices, uses a three-way handshake for
connection establishment and termination, and supports multiplexing through port
numbers. Overall, TCP is critical for ensuring orderly, error-checked data transmission
across IP networks.

5. The IP protocol, working at the Internet layer, is responsible for locating the network
and host for a data packet being transmitted by TCP. What type of address does the IP
protocol use to identify a unique network and host?
Answer: The IP (Internet Protocol) protocol uses IP addresses to identify unique
networks and hosts. An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device
connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It
consists of two main parts:

1. Network Address: Identifies the network portion of the IP address, which allows
routers to determine where to forward data packets.

2. Host Address: Identifies the specific device (host) within the network.

6. Other than a network interface card (NIC), what is an example of a device that
works at the Network layer of the TCP/IP stack?

Answer: A router is an example of a device that operates at the Network layer of the
TCP/IP stack. It forwards data packets between different networks based on IP
addresses, ensuring efficient communication across complex networks.

7. Other than IP, what is an example of a protocol that works at the Internet
layer of TCP/IP?

Answer: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is another protocol that operates at
the Internet layer of the TCP/IP stack. It facilitates diagnostic and error reporting

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 functions within IP networks, including tools like ping and traceroute for network
troubleshooting and connectivity verification.

8. At which TCP/IP layer does a MAC address function?

Answer: A MAC (Media Access Control) address functions at the Data Link layer of the
TCP/IP stack, where it uniquely identifies network interface cards (NICs) for data
transmission within local area networks (LANs).

9. At which TCP/IP layer does the TLS protocol work?

Answer: TLS (Transport Layer Security) works at the Transport layer of the TCP/IP stack,
providing encryption for secure communication over networks like the Internet,
ensuring data confidentiality and integrity between applications.

10. At which TCP/IP layer does the SNMP protocol work?

Answer: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) operates at the Application

layer of the TCP/IP stack, enabling remote management and monitoring of network
devices by exchanging management information between devices and a network
management system (NMS).

11. Why do you think TCP/IP is often called a protocol stack rather than a protocol
suite?
Answer: TCP/IP is often called a protocol stack rather than a protocol suite because it
emphasizes its hierarchical, layered structure of protocols, each serving specific
functions in network communication and emphasizing interoperability and modular
design.

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Lab 7.2: Convert Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers

Estimated Completion Time: 60 minutes

Objectives
The goal of this lab is to practice converting numbers between decimal, binary, and
hexadecimal forms. After completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Convert decimal numbers (base 10) to hexadecimal and binary form

• Convert hexadecimal numbers (base 16) to binary and decimal form

• Convert binary numbers (base 2) to decimal and hexadecimal form

Materials Required
This lab requires the following:

• A pencil and paper and/or Windows Calculator

• Access to the online content “The Hexadecimal Number System” that

accompanies this lab manual (for instructions on how to access this content at
cengage.com, see the Preface)

• Windows computer

Lab Preparation
Before the lab begins, the instructor or lab assistant needs to do the following:

• Announce to students that, before they come to the lab, they should read the online
content “The Hexadecimal Number System.” It is also suggested that students bring
this content to class in printed form.

Activity Background
IPv4 addresses are displayed and written in decimal and often need to be converted to binary.
In addition, IPv6 addresses are written and displayed in hex, and you often need to write them
in binary or decimal. It’s also interesting to know that MAC addresses are displayed in hex.
 As an IT support technician, you may need to convert numbers from one number system to
another, such as when you are comparing an IP address with a subnet mask in order to decide if
the IP address is in a particular subnet. This lab gives you that practice.

Activity
Follow these steps to practice converting numbers from one number system to another:

1. Convert the following decimal numbers to binary numbers using a calculator or by

following the instructions in the online content “The Hexadecimal Number System.”
(To access Windows Calculator, enter calculator in the Windows search box. If
necessary, click View on the Calculator menu bar, and then click Programmer to access
the function you need to perform the conversions in these steps.)

• 14 = 1110

• 77 = 1001101

• 128 = 10000000

• 223 = 11011111

• 255 = 11111111

2. Convert the following decimal numbers to hexadecimal notation:

• 13 = D

• 240 = F0

• 255 = FF

• 58880 = E600

• 65535 = FFFF

3. Convert the following binary numbers to hexadecimal notation:

• 100 = 4

• 1011 = B

• 0011 1101 = 3D

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 • 1111 1000 = F8

• 1011 0011 = B3

• 0000 0001 = 1

4. Hexadecimal numbers are often preceded by “0x.” However, when converting a

hexadecimal number, do not include the “0x” in the entry on the calculator. Convert
the following hexadecimal numbers to binary numbers:

• 0x0016 = 0000 0000 0001 0110

• 0x00F8 = 0000 0000 1111 1000

• 0x00B2B = 0000 0000 1011 0010 1011

• 0x005A = 0000 0000 0101 1010

• 0x1234 = 0001 0010 011 0100

5. Convert the following hexadecimal numbers to decimal:

• 0x0013 = 19

• 0x00AB = 171

• 0x01CE = 462

• 0x812A = 33066

6. Convert the following binary numbers to decimal:

• 1011 = 11

• 0001 1011 = 27

• 1010 1010 = 170

• 0001 1111 0100 = 500

• 0101 1101 1101 = 1493

• 0011 1110 0000 1111 = 15871

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 A network card, also called a network adapter or NIC, is assigned a MAC address (or physical
address) at the factory. Each time a network connection is created, Windows assigns it an IPv4
address, a subnet mask, and possibly an IPv6 address. In the following steps, you find these
assigned values for your computer and then convert them to binary numbers:

1. Open a command prompt window and enter the ipconfig/all command.

2. Write down the following information for your system’s active network connection
(most likely either Ethernet or Wi-Fi):

• What is the physical address in paired hexadecimal form?

Answer:00-14-22-01-23-45

• Convert the physical address to binary pairs:

For a MAC address like 00-14-22-01-23-45:

- 00 -> 0000 0000

- 14 -> 0001 0100

- 22 -> 0010 0010

- 01 -> 0000 0001

- 23 -> 0010 0011

- 45 -> 0100 0101

• What is the IPv4 address in decimal form?

Answer: 192.168.0.16

• Convert the IPv4 address to four octets in binary form:

• Binary Form:

• - 192 -> 11000000

• - 168 -> 10101000

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 • - 0 -> 00000000

• - 16 -> 00010000

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 • What is the subnet mask in decimal form?

Answer: 255.255.255.0

• Convert the subnet mask to four octets in binary form:

Binary Form:

- 255 -> 11111111

- 255 -> 11111111

- 255 -> 11111111

- 0 -> 00000000

• What is the IPv6 address expressed as eight blocks of hexadecimal numbers (some
of these blocks might contain a zero)?
Answer: IPv6 Address: 2607:fea8:c1f:f54e:8f1a:9752:4cbf:888b

• Convert the IPv6 address in hex to eight blocks of binary numbers:

Binary Form:
- 2607 -> 00100110 00000111
- fea8 -> 11111110 10101000
- c1f -> 00001100 00011111
- f54e -> 11110101 01001110 - 8f1a -> 10001111 00011010
- 9752 -> 10010111 01010010 - 4cbf -> 01001100 10111111
- 888b -> 10001000 10001011
Memory addresses are displayed in hexadecimal form. Do the following to find out the memory
address range assigned to the NIC on your computer, and then convert this range to decimal:

1. Open Device Manager, and then open the Properties dialog box for the network adapter.
Click the Resources tab. What are the memory address ranges for the NIC?
Answer: C250 0000 through C250 0FFF
C240 0000 through C240 0FFF

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 2. Convert the numbers in the network adapter’s memory ranges and determine how
many bytes, expressed as a decimal number, are in each memory address range:

Answer: 3250725376 through 3250726399

3250723328 through 3250724351

The size of the memory address range in bytes is1024 bytes.

Lab 7.3: Network Two Computers

Estimated Completion Time: 45 minutes

Objectives
The goal of this lab is to install and configure a NIC and configure the TCP/IP settings to connect
two computers. After completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Uninstall and install a NIC

• Configure TCP/IPv4 settings

• Share files and folders between two computers

• Configure IP addressing

Materials Required
This lab requires the following:

• Windows computer

• An account with administrator privileges

• A wireless NIC and the associated drivers

• Wi-Fi network access

• A workgroup partner

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Lab Preparation
Before the lab begins, the instructor or lab assistant needs to do the following:

• Verify that Windows starts with no errors

• Verify that each student has access to a user account with administrator privileges

• Verify that drivers for the NIC and wireless equipment to connect two computers are
available

Activity Background
Computers on a network have the ability to communicate with one another and share
resources, such as files and devices. A computer connects to a network through a network
interface card (NIC). In this lab, you install a NIC, configure necessary network settings, and
verify that the NIC is functioning correctly. Working with a partner, you create a simple network
of two computers and work through the basics of networking.

Activity
A NIC allows its computer to communicate on the network. Follow these steps to learn to
uninstall and reinstall a wireless NIC:

1. Power on your computer, and then sign in to Windows.

2. Disconnect any network cable, and then disable Wi-Fi.

3. Open Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters listing. What are the names of the
network adapters installed on your system?

Ans: Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller and Virtualbox Host- only
ethernet Adapter

4. Right-click the Wi-Fi network adapter, and then click Uninstall device in the shortcut menu.
Click OK at the confirmation prompt.

5. Restart the computer and install the NIC. The installation process might take a few
minutes because there might be several layers to the drivers.

6. After the installation is complete, return to Device Manager. Verify that your NIC has been
reinstalled and that Device Manager reports no problems with the device.

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 Now that the network adapter is working, you need to configure the computer to gain
access to shared resources on the network. It is important for you to know where to locate and
how to modify settings that control network communication. These settings make your
computer unique on the network and easily identified by other computers. Let’s explore how to
configure network settings.

To verify and configure the current TCP/IP settings, follow these steps:

1. Open Control Panel in Classic view and click Network and Sharing Center (see the left side of
Figure 7-1). In the left panel, click Change adapter settings. Right-click the Wi-Fi network
connection and click Properties in the shortcut menu. The Wi-Fi Properties dialog box
opens.

Figure 7-1 The Network and Sharing Center reports the status of network connections

Source: amazon.com

2. In the list of connection items, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click
Properties. The Properties dialog box that opens can be used to configure the IP settings
for the connection.

3. For this part of the lab, you use static IP addressing. With your lab partner, determine
who will use the Partner 1 information in Table 7-2 and who will use the Partner 2
information:

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Table 7-2 Lab partner assignments
Partner 1 Partner 2

IP address 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.2

Computer name Lab1 Lab2

Workgroup name WORKGROUP WORKGROUP

4. Select the Use the following IP address option, and then enter your chosen IP address.

5. Press the Tab key to move to the Subnet mask box. If Windows doesn’t automatically
populate the subnet mask, enter a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

6. Click OK, and then close all windows.

Now that your computer has a unique IP address on the network, it is time to assign a name
to your computer. A computer name gives the computer an identity on the network. Follow
these steps:

1. In the Settings app, open the About page.

• In Windows 11, click Domain or workgroup by Related links.

• In Windows 10, click Rename this PC (advanced) under Related settings in the right
column.

2. Click Change. The Computer Name/Domain Changes dialog box opens.

3. Enter the computer name for your machine from Table 7-2. The Windows default name
for a workgroup is WORKGROUP. If the workgroup name is not WORKGROUP, change it
to WORKGROUP.

4. Click OK. Windows displays a message with instructions about applying the change. What
must you do next to apply the change?
Ans: We need to restart the Computer

5. Click OK and close all windows. Restart your computer, and then sign in to Windows.

6. Connect the computer to the Wi-Fi network.

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 Note 1
Earlier versions of Windows relied on workgroups and network security profiles to secure a
Windows network connection. These methods are not recommended for current versions of
Windows and are not used in this lab.

Next, you configure security settings that control how the computer’s resources can be
accessed from the network. Follow these steps to allow access to the computer’s resources:

1. Open the Network and Sharing Center and then click Change advanced sharing settings. The
Advanced sharing settings window opens.

2. If necessary, expand the profile that is designated the current profile. (It doesn’t matter if
that profile is the Guest, Public, Private, or Home profile.)

3. Under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery.

4. Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing.

5. Expand the All Networks profile. Under Public folder sharing, select Turn on sharing so anyone
with network access can read and write files in the Public folders.

6. Under Password protected sharing, select Turn off password protected sharing.

7. Click Save changes.

8. Open Explorer. In the left pane, scroll down and then click Network.

• What machines show up in the Computer section? Ans:

My computer and my partner’s computer

9. Close all windows.

Now let’s see what happens when there is a conflict in IP addresses on your small network.
Follow these steps:

1. Partner 1: Return to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box and
change the IP address of your machine to 192.168.1.2.

2. Partner 1: Click OK and close all windows.

3. Partner 1: Open a command prompt window, type ipconfig, and then press Enter. What
is the IPv4 address for your computer? What does this information tell you?

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 Answer: 192.168.0.16 . This address is used for communication within your local
network and enables your computer to send and receive data to and from other devices
on the same network.

4. Partners 1 and 2: Close all windows, reboot your computers, and sign in. If necessary,
connect to the network. Wait for the Network icon in the taskbar to finish processing
network discovery.

5. Partners 1 and 2: Open Explorer and open the Network group.

• What computers have been discovered? (You might need to refresh this screen a
couple of times. To refresh a selected window, press F5.)
Answer: My computer and my partner’s computer

• Explain the importance of using correct IP addressing when networking computers.

Answer: Correct IP addressing ensures devices are uniquely identified and facilitates
efficient data routing, subnetting for network management, and reliable service
accessibility, while preventing conflicts and errors in network operations.

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 6. Partner 1: Return your IP address to 192.168.1.1, reboot your computer, and sign in. If
necessary, connect to the network.

With the computers communicating with each other on the network, you and your partner
can now view shared resources on each other’s computer through the network. Follow these
steps:

1. Open Explorer and open the Network group. What computers are identified in the right
pane?

Answer: My computer and a network printer

2. Double-click your partner’s computer icon to open that computer. What folder is
presented to you?

Answer: The Documents folder

3. Open the folder from Step 2. What folders are now presented to you?

Answer: Desktop, Downloads, and Pictures

4. Open the Public folder, and then open Public Documents.

• What files or folders do you find inside? Sample files and folders

• What files or folders do you find in the Public Pictures folder? Answer:
Photos and subfolders

5. Close all windows.

6. To open WordPad, type WordPad in the search box, and then press Enter. Using WordPad,
create a document with a single line of text, and save this document in your Documents
library with the name Test Document. What file extension did WordPad automatically
assign the file? Answer: DOCX

7. Display your partner’s computer in the Network listing of the Computer window.

8. Explore your partner’s computer.

• Are you able to see your partner’s WordPad document?

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 Answer: No, I cannot see my partner’s WordPad document.

• What theory do you have as to why you can or cannot see the document?

Answer: The document might be located in a private user folder that is not shared.
Only the Public folder is accessible.

Follow these steps to find out what changes are made to shared resources when you turn
off Public folder sharing:

1. Return to the Network and Sharing Center, and access Advanced sharing settings.

2. Under All Networks, then Public folder sharing, select Turn off Public folder sharing, and save
your changes.

3. Using Explorer, look in the Network group for your partner’s computer. Explore the user
profile folders for your partner’s user account. What has changed?

Answer: The Public folder and its subfolders can no longer be accessed.

Now let’s configure each computer to use dynamic IP addressing. If there is no DHCP server
available to provide an IP address to your computer and Windows is set for dynamic IP
addressing, Windows will use Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). Follow these steps to
investigate this situation:

1. Open an elevated command prompt window. List the exact steps you took to do so:

Answer: Steps to Open an Elevated Command Prompt:

• I entered CMD in the Windows search box.

• Right-clicked on "Command Prompt."

• Clicked "Run as administrator.

2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. What are the following values
for your network connection?

• IPv4 address: 192.168.0.105

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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 • Default gateway: 192.168.0.1

• DNS server: 192.168.1.1

3. Close the command prompt window.

4. Open the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box.

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK and
close all windows.

6. Reboot the computer and launch a command prompt window. Enter the ipconfig/all
command and record the results here:

• IPv4 address: 192.168.0.105

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

• Default gateway: 192.168.0.1

• DNS server: 192.168.1.1

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 7. Compare these results with those recorded in Step 2. What are your conclusions about
the TCP/IP values assigned to your computer?

Answer: The IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server all changed,
indicating new assignments by the DHCP server. The changes in subnet mask and default
gateway suggest a different network configuration or segment. The switch to a public
DNS server (Google) reflects a different DNS setup. Overall, the computer now relies on
automatic DHCP assignments, resulting in new TCP/IP values.

Lab 7.4: Set Up a Wireless Router

Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes

Objectives
The goal of this lab is to install and configure a wireless router. After completing this lab, you will
be able to:

• Install and configure a wireless router

• Configure computers to connect to a wireless router

Materials Required
This lab requires the following:

• Windows computer designated for this lab

• An account with administrator privileges

• A wireless router with setup CD or user’s manual

• A USB wireless NIC (recommended)

Lab Preparation
Before the lab begins, the instructor or lab assistant needs to do the following:

• Verify that Windows starts with no errors

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 • Verify that each student has access to a user account with administrator privileges

• Verify that a network connection is available

Activity Background
A small office/home office (SOHO) router, such as the one shown in Figure 7-2, is the best device
to use to set up a small network. A router can provide these basic functions on the network:

• It can serve as a gateway to the Internet. The router stands between the networked
computers and a DSL, cable modem, or other type of connection to an ISP and to the
Internet.

• The router can add more security by providing a hardware firewall and limiting
access to the Internet.

• A router can provide wired and wireless access to the network.

• The router can serve other purposes, such as functioning as a DHCP server. Figure 7-

2 The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 dual band Wi-Fi Gigabit router

Source: NETGEAR

In this lab, you set up and configure a wireless router and then connect to it from a remote
computer.

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Activity
Follow these steps to set up your router:

1. If your router comes with a setup CD, run the setup program on one of your wired
computers on the network (it doesn’t matter which one). Follow the instructions on the
setup screen or in the accompanying user’s manual to use network cables to physically
connect the computer to the router, plug in the router, and turn it on either before or
after you run the setup CD. A computer can connect directly to a network port (Ethernet
port) on the router (see Figure 7-3), or you can connect through a switch or hub to the
router.

Figure 7-3 Connectors and ports on the back of the NETGEAR router

Source: NETGEAR

2. Connect the other wired computers on your network to the router.

3. Firmware on a router (which can be flashed for updates) contains a configuration

program that you can access using a web browser from anywhere on the network. In
your browser address box, enter the IP address of the router (for many routers, that
address is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1), and then press Enter. What is the name and IP
address for your router?

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 Answer: NETGEAR, 192.168.0.1

4. You’ll probably be required to sign in to the router firmware utility using a default
password. The first thing you want to do is reset this password so that others cannot
change your router setup. What is your new router password?
Answer: Str0ngPassw0rd! (or any other strong password)

5. After you change the password, a basic setup window appears, similar to the one shown
in Figure 7-4. For most situations, the default settings on this and other screens should
work without any changes required. The setup program will take you through the
process of configuring the router. After you’ve configured the router, you might have to
turn your cable or DSL modem off and back on so that it correctly syncs up with the
router. What basic steps did the setup program have you follow to configure the router?

Figure 7-4 The main screen for router firmware setup

Source: NETGEAR

Answer: Basic Steps to Configure the Router:

• Connected the computer to the router via an Ethernet cable.

• Entered the IP address 192.168.0.1 in the browser to access the router's configuration
page.

• Signed in with the default password and changed it to a new, stronger password.

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 • Configured the Wi-Fi settings by setting up the SSID and Wi-Fi password.

• Restarted the cable/DSL modem and router to sync the connection.

6. Spend some time examining the various features of your router. What security features
does it have?

• Answer: Firewall

• WPA3 encryption for Wi-Fi

• Guest network

• Port forwarding

• DMZ

• MAC address filtering

7. What is the IP address of the router on the ISP network?

Answer: 10.2.25.243

8. Why is it necessary for the router to have two IP addresses?

Answer: The router belongs to two networks, the local network (LAN) and the ISP
network (WAN), requiring separate IP addresses for internal and external
communications.

Follow these steps to create a wireless connection to your wireless router from another
computer:

1. Make sure you are signed in to Windows as an administrator. If you are using a USB
wireless NIC, plug it into an available USB port. If necessary, install the drivers.

2. After the NIC has finished installing, click the Network icon in your taskbar. (If you don’t
see the Network icon, click the up arrow on the right side of the taskbar, and then click
the Network icon, as shown in Figure 7-5A.)

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Figure 7-5 Use the Network icon to make a network connection

3. Windows displays a list of wireless networks that are broadcasting availability (see
Figure 7-5B for Windows 10). List all the networks that are available on your computer:

Answer: NETGEAR, NETGEAR Guest, Direct-yhc, HomeNetwork, OfficeWiFi

4. Select the name of the network you would like to connect to. If you are comfortable with
Windows automatically connecting to this network in the future, check Connect
automatically, and then click Connect. If you are attempting to connect to a secured
network, Windows will prompt you for the security key.

5. Windows reports the connection is being made. To see the network to which you are
connected, click the Network icon in the taskbar or in the hidden icons box.

Note 2
In Windows 10, to add the Network icon to the taskbar, right-click the taskbar and then click Taskbar
settings. Click Select which icons appear on the taskbar.

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 6. Open the Network and Sharing Center. Click Change advanced sharing settings in the left pane.
The Advanced sharing settings window appears.

7. Verify that the Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and Public folder sharing
settings are all turned off.

8. To see the status of your wireless connection, click the Back arrow to return to the
Network and Sharing Center. In the View your active networks section, click the wireless
network connection.

• What speed is your wireless connection? Answer: 450.0 Mbps

Solution Guidance:
Answers may vary; for example: 870.0 Mbps

• Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000
Mbps. How does your wireless network speed compare with these
two types of wired networks?

Answer: The wireless network speed of 450.0 Mbps is faster than Fast Ethernet (100
Mbps) but slower than Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

9. Open your browser to test the connection.

10. When you’re finished, reset and uninstall the wireless router and NIC.

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