Prepare for your IT certification exam with these home wireless network questions. This guide covers router setup, wireless security, SSID configuration, and network troubleshooting.
Q: You are working on a small office/home (SOHO) network. The home owner recently changed his Internet Service Provider (ISP) and has an existing Ethernet router connected to an RJ45 jack on the wall plate. He has a new laptop and would like to connect this laptop to the Internet with a wireless connection. You need to create a wireless network.
Answer: 1. On the Shelf, expand the Wireless Access Points category.2. Read the device descriptions to identify the correct wireless access point. Drag the wireless access point to the computer desk.3. Switch to the back view of the wireless access point.4. To plug in the wireless access point, expand the Cables category on the Shelf.5. Select the power adapter.6. In the Selected Component window, drag the DC power connector to the port on the wireless access point.In the Selected Component window, drag the AC power adapter end to an empty outlet on the surge protector or the wall outlet.7. To connect the wireless access point to the router, select the Cat5e cable on the Shelf.8. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless access point.9. Switch to the back of the router.10. In the Selected Component window, drag the other Cat5e cable connector to one of the free LAN ports on the switch.11. To enable the integrated wireless network interface on the laptop, click the wireless switch on the front of the laptop. This will slide the switch to the on (ON) position.12. To connect the laptop to the wireless network, click the 13.Windows icon on the laptop’s screen.14. In the notification area, click the networking icon and click the TrendNet-BGN wireless network.15 Ensure that the Connect automatically checkbox is selected and click Connect.16. To make your PC discoverable on the network, click Yes.
Q: You are working on a small office/home (SOHO) network. Recently, you increased the security of the wireless network.
Answer: 1. Manually create the wireless network profile on the laptop as follows:Right-click the Network icon in the notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center.Select Set up a new connection or network.Select Manually connect to a wireless network; then click Next.Enter the network name.Select the security type from the drop-down list.Make sure AES is selected as the encryption type.Enter the security key.Make sure Start this connection automatically is selected.Select Connect even if the network is not broadcasting; then click Next.Click Close.2. Delete the out-of-date profile as follows:Select the Network icon in the notification area.Select Network settings.Select Manage known networks.Select the network to be deleted from the list.Select Forget.
Q: You are a network technician for a small corporate network. It’s been decided that the office needs a wireless network for the employees. You’ve already installed and configured a wireless controller and are in the process of installing wireless access points (WAPs) in the office.
Answer: 1. On the Shelf, expand the Wireless Access Points category.2. Drag the Wireless Access Point (Omnidirectional Antenna) to the installation area in the Lobby.3. Drag one of the Wireless Access Point (Directional Antenna) to the installation area on the west wall of the IT Administration office.4. Drag another Wireless Access Point (Directional Antenna) to the installation area on the east wall of the Networking Closet.5. To complete the lab, select Done.
Q: You are a network technician for a small corporate network. You have been asked to create a network connection between two buildings. You’ve decided that a wireless connection between the two buildings would be the best solution.
Answer: 1. On the Shelf, expand the High-gain Antennas category.2. Drag the High-gain Antenna (Directional) to the installation area on the roof of Building A.3. Drag the remaining High-gain Antenna (Directional) to the installation area on the roof of Building B.4. On the Shelf, expand the Wireless Access Points category.5. Drag the Wireless Access Point (Outdoor) to the installation area on the roof of Building A.6. Drag the remaining Wireless Access Point (Outdoor) to the installation area on the roof of Building B.7. On the Shelf, expand the WAP Antennas category.8. Drag the WAP Antenna (Directional) to one of the installed outdoor WAPs.9. Drag the remaining WAP Antenna (Directional) to the other installed outdoor WAP.10. To complete the lab, select Done.
Q: You are a network technician for a small corporate network. You need to increase the security of your wireless network. Your wireless controller provides several security features that you would like to implement.
Answer: 1. Change the admin username and password as follows:From the taskbar, open Internet Explorer.Maximize Internet Explorer.Type 192.168.0.6 and press Enter.Enter the username.Enter the password.Select Login.From the top, select the Administer tab.Make sure Authenticate using the admin name and password is selected.In the Admin Name field, enter the new username.In the Current Password field, enter the current password.In the New Password field, enter the new password.In the Confirm New Password field, enter the new password.On the right, select Apply.2. Enable MAC address filtering as follows:From the top, select the Configure tab.From the left menu, select Access Control.Expand L2-L7 Access Control.Under L2/MAC address Access Control, select Create New.In the Name field, enter Allowed Devices.Under Restriction, make sure Only allow all stations listed below is selected.Enter a MAC address.Select Create New.Repeat step 2g-2h for each MAC address you would like to add to the ACL.Click OK.3. Configure access controls as follows:In Access Control, expand Device Access Policy.Select Create New.In the Name field, enter NoGames.Select Create New.In the Description field, enter Games.In the OS/Type drop-down list, select Gaming.In the Type field, select Deny.Under Uplink, make sure Disabled is selected.Under Downlink, make sure Disabled is selected.Click Save.Click OK.