2.3 - Installing a SOHO Network Flashcards
1
Q
The SOHO
A
An all-in-one device
• Modem, router, switch, wireless AP, firewall, etc.
2
Q
Routing and switching
A
- Routing to the outside world
- WAN / DSL port
- Switching local devices
- One VLAN / LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4, etc.
- Not much to configure
- Routes and switches by default
3
Q
Access point settings
A
• Enable/disable frequencies • 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz • Available options will depend on the wireless standard used • Configure an SSID • May need a separate SSID for each frequency • Security mode • WPA2, preferably • Pre-shared key or Enterprise • Channel / channel bandwidth • Automatic / other nearby networks
4
Q
IP addressing
A
- WAN interface
- Automatically assigned via DHCP from the ISP
- May require authentication
- LAN interface
- Internal IP address and subnet mask of the router
- DHCP address range for other devices
- DNS server addresses
5
Q
NIC configuration
A
- Wired
- May not have many options
- Ports configured for auto speed and duplex
- Speed: 10/100/1000
- Duplex: Half/Full
- Wireless
- Enable/disable
6
Q
End-user device configuration
A
- Automatic
- Auto speed and duplex
- DHCP addressing
- End-user device configures based on router
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Default gateway
- DNS servers
7
Q
Iot configurations
A
• Internet of Things • Home automation, mostly wireless • Security is an issue • Devices • Thermostat • Light switches • Security cameras • Door locks • Voice-enabled smart speakers / digital assistants • Almost all devices communicate outbound • No special port-mapping or NAT configurations required
