2.3 - Installing a SOHO Network

Question 1

The SOHO

Answer 1

An all-in-one device

• Modem, router, switch, wireless AP, firewall, etc.

Question 2

Routing and switching

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

Access point settings

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

IP addressing

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

NIC configuration

Answer 5

• Wired
• May not have many options
• Ports configured for auto speed and duplex
• Speed: 10/100/1000
• Duplex: Half/Full
• Wireless
• Enable/disable

Question 6

End-user device configuration

Answer 6

• Automatic
• Auto speed and duplex
• DHCP addressing
• End-user device configures based on router
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway
• DNS servers

Question 7

Iot configurations

Answer 7

• 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