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Practical Computer Networking: A Student's Guide to LANs, Cables & Wi-Fi

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What cable connects the modem to the router's WAN/Internet port in a SOHO setup?

A Cat6 patch cable.

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SOHO Networking

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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).