Flashcards on Introduction to Practical Computer Networking
Practical Computer Networking: A Student's Guide to LANs, Cables & Wi-Fi
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SOHO Networking
28 cards
Card 1
Question: What cable connects the modem to the router's WAN/Internet port in a SOHO setup?
Answer: A Cat6 patch cable.
Card 2
Question: Which router port should be connected to the switch's uplink port?
Answer: The router's LAN port.
Card 3
Question: Where should each PC be connected in a SOHO network?
Answer: Each PC should be connected to the switch using patch cables.
Card 4
Question: How can the wireless AP be connected in a SOHO network?
Answer: Connect the wireless AP to the switch, or use the router's built-in AP.
Card 5
Question: Where should the network printer be connected in a SOHO wired setup?
Answer: Connect the network printer to the switch.
Card 6
Question: What is the typical default gateway address for the router's admin interface?
Answer: 192.168.1.1 (admin URL http://192.168.1.1).
Card 7
Question: What WAN setting options might your ISP require when configuring the router?
Answer: DHCP, PPPoE, or static, as instructed by the ISP.
Card 8
Question: What LAN subnet and subnet mask are specified for the SOHO network?
Answer: LAN subnet 192.168.1.0 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (/24).
Card 9
Question: What DHCP address range is recommended for the SOHO network?
Answer: 192.168.1.100–192.168.1.200.
Card 10
Question: What DNS servers are suggested in the configuration?
Answer: Your ISP's DNS servers, or use 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).