1B Configure SOHO Networks

Question 1

What type of network is a SOHO?

Answer 1

LAN - local area network

Question 2

SOHO

Answer 2

Small office/home office - a category of LAN with a small number of computing hosts that typically rely on a single integrated appliance for local and internet connectivity.

Question 3

SOHO Functions

Answer 3

Modem
Switch
Wireless access point
Router
Firewall

Question 4

SOHO Router

Answer 4

A residential router- considered a multifunctional device. one of it’s primary functions is to forward traffic between the LAN and the WAN (the internet) even though routing is just one of it’s functions.

Question 5

SOHO physical layer functions

Answer 5

• RJ-45 ports to connect to a local cabled network. typically labelled as LAN ports.
• Radio antennas to transmit and receive wireless signals
• Modem to connect to ISP’s network labeled as WAN port. Some will have RK-45 some have RJ-11 port to connect to DSL (digital subscriber line) service.

Question 6

SOHO data link layer functions

Answer 6

• Ethernet Switch: RJ-45 connectors are internally connected by an ethernet switch
• wireless access point: functions as a wireless hub. also wired to ethernet switch via an internal port. forms a bridge b/w cabled and wireless segments.
• each host interface is identified by MAC address.

Question 7

SOHO Network Layer Functions

Answer 7

• makes forwarding decisions b/w local private network ad public internet.
• zones are distinguished by IP addresses. (private vs public IP ranges)
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