1.6 - Windows Network Connections

Question 1

Network setup

Answer 1

• Control Panel
  – Network and Sharing Center
  – Set up a new connection or network
• Step-by-step wizard
  – Confirmation during the process
• Many different connections
  – Direct, VPN, dial-up, etc.

Question 2

VPN connections

Answer 2

• Built-in VPN client
  – Included with Windows
  – Connect to a workplace
• Integrate a smart card
  – Multi-factor authentication
  – Something you know
  – Something you have
  – Something you are
• Connect from the network status icon
  – Click and provide credentials

Question 3

Wireless connections

Answer 3

• Network name - SSID (Service Set Identification)
• Security type - Encryption method
• Encryption type - TKIP, AES
• Security key
  – WPA2-Personal - Pre-shared key
  – WPA2-Enterprise - 802.1X authentication

Question 4

Wired connections

Answer 4

• Ethernet cable - Direct connection
• Fastest connection is the default - Ethernet, Wireless, WWAN
• Alternate configurations - When DHCP isn’t available

Question 5

WWAN connections

Answer 5

• Wireless Wide Area Network
  – Built-in mobile technology
• Hardware adapter - Antenna connections
• USB connected or 802.11 wireless - Tether or hotspot
• Requires third-party software - Each provider is different