Lab Report: 10.3.4 Create a Home Wireless Network
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Lab Report: 10.3.4 Create a Home Wireless Network Performance Your Score: 0 of 6 (0%) Elapsed Time: 8 seconds Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Place the 802.11b/g/n wireless access point on the computer desk In Connect the wireless access point to the existing router in the rack using a Cat5e cable In Provide power to the wireless access point In On the laptop, slide the wireless switch to turn the integrated wireless network interface card on In On the laptop, connect to the TrendNET-BGN wireless network In Save the wireless profile on the laptop Explanation To complete this lab, you must perform the following: Place the 802.11b/g/n wireless access point on computer desk. The 802.11b/g/n wireless access point has transmission speeds up to 600 Mbps and is backwards compatible with other wireless standards which use 2.4GHz. Connect an Ethernet twisted pair cable to the Ethernet port on the wireless access point and to a free LAN Port on the existing router. Provide power to the wireless access point. Slide the wireless switch on the front of the laptop to the on (On) position. This will enable the integrated wireless network interface card on the laptop. Connect the laptop to the TrendNet-BGN wireless network. Create a wireless network profile while connecting to the wireless network. Complete this lab as follows: 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. 7. In the Selected Component window, drag the AC power adapter end to an empty outlet on the surge protector or the wall outlet. 8. To connect the wireless access point to the router, select the Cat5e cable on the Shelf. 9. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless access point. 10. Switch to the back of the router. 11. In the Selected Component window, drag the other Cat5e cable connector to one of the free LAN ports on the switch. 12. 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. 13. To connect the laptop to the wireless network, click the 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. To confirm the connection, click the networking icon in the notification area again or open the Network and Sharing Center. Lab Report: 10.3.5 Secure a Home Wireless Network Performance Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Elapsed Time: 6 seconds Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Change the wireless network settingsHide Details Use PoliceVan for the SSID Use WPA2-PSK authentication, with AES for encryption Configure 4WatchingU as the security key In Change the wireless access point's default administrator authentication credentialsHide Details Set the username to @dm1n Set the password to StayOut! In Configure the laptop to connect to the wireless network Explanation In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Change the settings on the wireless access point using: SSID: PoliceVan (the SSID name is case sensitive). Authentication: WPA2-PSK. Encryption: AES. Security key: 4WatchingU (the security key is case sensitive). Change the wireless access point's administrator authentication credentials from their defaults using the following settings: Username: @dm1n Password: StayOut! (O is the capital letter O). Do not save the credentials in Internet Explorer. Configure the laptop to connect to the wireless network and save the wireless profile settings as listed above. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Change the settings on the wireless access point as follows: a. In the URL field of Internet Explorer, enter 192.168.0.254 and press Enter. b. In the username field, enter admin as the username. c. In the password field, enter password as the password. d. Select OK. e. Maximize Internet Explorer. f. Select Wireless > Basic on the left. g. In the Wireless Name (SSID) field, enter PoliceVan. h. Scroll down and select Apply. i. In the username field, enter admin as the username. j. In the password field, enter password as the password. k. Select OK. l. In the left menu, under Wireless, select Security. m. From the Security Mode options, select WPA2-PSK. n. In WPA Algorithms, make sure AES is selected. o. In the Pass Phrase field, enter 4WatchingU. p. Select Apply. 2. Change the wireless access point's administrator authentication credentials as follows: a. From the left menu, select Administrator. b. Select Management. c. In the Account field, enter @dm1n as the username. d. In the Password field, enter StayOut! (O is the capital letter O). e. Select Apply. 3. Configure the laptop to connect to the wireless network and save the wireless profile settings as follows: a. From the navigation tabs at the top, select Computer Desk. b. On the Home-Laptop monitor, select Click to view Windows 10. c. Select the Network icon. d. Select PoliceVan. e. Make sure Connect automatically is selected. f. Select Connect. g. Enter the security key (pass phrase). h. Select Next. i. Select Yes to make your PC discoverable on the network. j. Right-click the Network icon and select Open the Network and Sharing Center to confirm the connection. Lab Report: 10.3.6 Configure Wireless Profiles Performance Your Score: 0 of 6 (0%) Elapsed Time: 5 seconds Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Create the wireless profile for the PoliceVan network In Use WPA2-Personal authentication In Use AES encryption In Use 4WatchingU for the security key In Start the connection automatically if the network is detected In Delete the out-of-date TrendNet-BGN wireless profile Explanation In this lab, your task is to perform the following: Manually create a wireless network profile on the laptop as follows: Network name (SSID): PoliceVan (the SSID name is case sensitive.) Security type: WPA2-Personal. Encryption type: AES. Security Key/Passphrase: 4WatchingU (the security key is case sensitive.) Start the connection automatically. Connect even if the network is not broadcasting. Delete the out-of-date TrendNet-BGN wireless profile. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Manually create the wireless network profile on the laptop as follows: a. Right-click the Network icon in the notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. b. Select Set up a new connection or network. c. Select Manually connect to a wireless network; then click Next. d. Enter the network name. e. Select the security type from the drop-down list. f. Make sure AES is selected as the encryption type. g. Enter the security key. h. Make sure Start this connection automatically is selected. i. Select Connect even if the network is not broadcasting; then click Next. j. Click Close. 2. Delete the out-of-date profile as follows: a. Select the Network icon in the notification area. b. Select Network settings. c. Select Manage known networks. d. Select the network to be deleted from the list. e. Select Forget. Lab Report: 10.4.7 Design an Indoor Wireless Network Performance Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Elapsed Time: 7 seconds Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Install an omnidirectional AP in the lobby In Install a directional AP on the west wall of the IT Administration office In Install a directional AP on the east wall of the networking closet Explanation Only three WAPs are required to complete this lab , one omnidirectional WAP and two directional WAPs. The following WAP configuration provides adequate coverage and reduces signal emanation. Complete this lab as follows: 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. Lab Report: 10.4.8 Design an Outdoor Wireless Network Performance Your Score: 0 of 4 (0%) Elapsed Time: 7 seconds Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Install a high-gain directional antenna on the roof of Building A In Install a high-gain directional antenna on the roof of Building B In Provide better WiFi coverage to Patio AHide Details Install an outdoor WAP Attach an outdoor directional antenna to the WAP In Provide better WiFi coverage to Patio BHide Details Install an outdoor WAP Attach an outdoor directional antenna to the WAP Explanation The connection between the buildings should use a high-gain directional antenna. Using this antenna will provide a very strong, concentrated signal in only one direction. Using a high-gain omnidirectional antenna would broadcast the signal in all directions for a very long distance, introducing a security vulnerability. For the patio, you should use an outdoor WAP.