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11 Practical Scenarios for you to learn and follow
1: Connect two Desktop PCs using a crossover UTP Cable
This is the simplest network, using a single cable and allowing Windows to choose the IP addresses.
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Minimum recommended specifications:
- Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP PC
- 450 MHz Intel Pentium II processor – or equivalent
- 128mb RAM
- 120Mb of uncompressed hard disk space
- Purchasing the full version requires
Internet access
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2: Connect 2 Desktop PCs using a Hub and UTP Cables
3 or more PCs require a hub, or switch, to create a simple network. Each PC is connected directly to the switch using a normal UTP cable and allowing Windows to choose the IP addresses.
3: Connect 2 Desktop PCs using a Hub and UTP Cables using Manual IP Addressing
By default, Windows assigns an IP address to each PC automatically. IP addresses can be assigned manually, but care must be taken to assign a unique address to each.
4: Add a printer to the previous network and share it
Sharing a printer on the network should be straight forward, but we might have to first install “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks” on the PC with the printer.
5: Find an IP conflict between 2 PCs in a network and reassign one PC to resolve the conflict
You are presented with a pre-configured network of 4 PCs.
6: Share a folder on a network with 2 Desktop PCs and 1 Laptop
One PC will be setup to share a folder and the other machines configured to view the shared folder.
7: Working with Laptops and Offline Files
Two folders on a Desktop PC have been shared in a pre-configured network. The laptop will be enabled to carry on working with one of the shared folders when disconnected from the network.
8: Create an Ad Hoc Wireless network
We will let Windows manage the connection, rather than the software that comes with the adapter. A Windows managed wireless connection is often easier, but you reduce some of the control you have.
9: Create a wireless network of 2 Desktop PCs and 1 Access Point (an Infrastructure network)
A wireless Infrastructure network requires an Access Point (AP), which has a similar role to a wired network hub. The AP also acts as a DHCP server meaning it will automatically assign the IP addresses
10: Secure the existing wireless network using a shared key
When setting up a wireless network it is important to secure it so that no unauthorized people can use access your network.
11: Create a complex network using the skills learned in all of the previous scenarios
This scenario sets up a typical small business network of 3 PCs in a wired networked and a laptop connected to the same wired network wirelessly through a secure wireless network.
9 Learning Objects
Lessons for you to complete and learn, including a comprehensive glossary of terms.
1: Introduction to networks
Covers: What is a network?, Ethernet and 802.3 network standard, Physical network connections
Network cabling – Typical Business Wiring
2: IP Addresses
Covers: IP Addressing, IP Networking concepts, IP Addresses, IP Addresses and the Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask, The importance of the Subnet Mask, Choosing IP addresses, MAC Addresses, Routers
3: Introduction to Wireless Networking
Characteristics of a wireless network, The 802.11 wireless standard, Benefits of Wireless Networking
Drawbacks of Wireless Networking, RF and 802.11a/b/g Channels,
4: Wireless Networks
Covers: The Service Set Identifier - SSID, Ad-hoc and Infrastructure Wireless Networks
Creating an Ad Hoc Network, Creating an Infrastructure Network, Configuring Access Points
5: Wireless Security
Covers: Wireless threats, Simple Wireless countermeasures, More Advanced Wireless Countermeasures
Choosing the right encryption for your network
6: Wireless Antennas
Covers: Types of Antennas, Antenna Diversity, Line of Sight and the Fresnel Zone
7: Introduction to File Sharing
Covers: Sharing Data Overview, Central File Servers, Advantages of a Central File Server
Disadvantages of a Central File Server, Choosing a Central File Server, Maintaining a Central File Server
8: IT Data Backup and Restoration
Covers: Introduction to Backup, Five Backup Principles, Choosing the right backup system
Alternative backup system for home or very small businesses
9: Disaster Recovery Policy and Forward Planning
Covers: Disaster Scenarios, Creating a Plan, Forward Planning, Defining Critical Systems |
