CONTENT STANDARDS The learners demonstrate an understanding of

concepts and principles in setting up computer

networks

PERFORMANCE The learners shall be able to set up computer

STANDARDS networks based established procedures and
system requirements for hardware

LEARNING LO 3. Set router/Wi-fi/wireless access

point/repeater configuration
COMPETENCY:
3.4 Configure wireless settings in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, network
design, and end-user preferences.
3.5 Configure security/firewall/advanced
settings in accordance with manufacturer’s
instruction and end-user preferences.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After going through this module, you are

expected to:

1. identify what is Wireless Network

2. enumerate steps in Configuring
Wireless Settings
3. identify What is Firewall with Advanced
Security
4. enumerate steps in Configuring Firewall
with Advanced Security
INTRODUCTION

In this lesson, you will be able to identify wireless settings, enumerate steps in
Configuring Wireless Settings, identify what Firewall with Advanced Security and
enumerate steps in Configuring Firewall with Advanced Security.

PRETEST

Rearrange the given steps on how to configure WAN. Put the correct sequence of steps
by using numbers 1-10 in the space provided, 1 is the First Step and 10 is the Last
Step.
1. Change the default user name and password

2. Set up a security key (password) for your network

3. Select Set up a new connection or network.

4. Securing your wireless network

5. Select the Start button, look for Control Panel and click

Network and Internet.

6. Look for Network and Sharing Center.

7. Positioning the wireless router.

8. Select Set up a new network, and then choose Next.

9. Setting up the modem and Internet connection.

10. We Need To Check Whether You Have a Wireless Adapter.

ROUTER, WI-FI, WIRELESS ACCESS
POINT & REPEATER CONFIGURATION
3.4 Configure wireless settings in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
network design, and end-user preferences.
3.5 Configure security/firewall/advanced settings in accordance with manufacturer’s
instruction and end-user preferences.

Wireless Configuration also known

as Wireless Auto Configuration,
or WLAN AutoConfig, is a wireless
connection management utility included
with Microsoft Windows XP and later
operating systems as a service that
dynamically selects a wireless
network to connect to base on a user's
preferences and various default
settings. This can be used instead of, or
in the absence of, a wireless network
utility from the manufacturer of a
computer's wireless networking device.
The drivers for the wireless adapter
query the NDIS Object IDs and pass
the available network names (SSIDs) to
the service. The service then lists them in the user interface on the Wireless
Networks tab in the connection's Properties or in the Wireless Network
Connection dialog box accessible from the notification area. A checked (debug) build
version of the WZC service can be used by developers to obtain additional diagnostic
and tracing information logged by the service.

SET-UP A WIRELES ROUTER

As increasingly devices are able to connect to wireless networks, setting up a wireless
router has gotten to be a significant step for virtually any home network. Setting up a
wireless network will permit your devices to put through to the internet from essentially
anyplace within the house, without the required for messy wires.
HOW TO SET UP A WIRELESS ROUTER
1. Purchase a wireless router. Routers are available in all shapes and sizes. Compare
features to search out the router that's right for you. If you have got more area that you
just must cover, or have plenty of walls
in your home, you’ll need a router that
gives the choice of upgrading
antenna(s) with high gain types - if not
supplied within the box.
All modern routers should support
802.11n, or Wireless-N). This is the
most stable, offers the fastest speeds
and is backwards compatible with older
standards such as 802.11g.

2. Connect your router to your modem.  Routers and wireless routers enable you
to share your broadband internet connection with numerous devices. To do so, you ought to
connect your broadband modem to the router. For best comes about, put your router close your
modem.
 Connect the router and the
modem with an Ethernet cable.
Most routers come packaged with
a short Ethernet cable that you
can use for this.
 Connect the modem to the WAN /
Internet Port on your router. It is
usually offset, and may be a
different color from the LAN
Ports. WAN stands for "Wide
Area Network" which is what the internet actually is. LAN stands for "Local Area
Network". The router will assign a local or "private" IP address to any device
connected to its LAN Ports or WiFi signal from a pool of private addresses
(listed further below).
3. Connect any devices you want to hard wire with CAT 5 (or better) Ethernet
cables. If you have computers that are close, or a video game console or TV, you can
connect them to the router via Ethernet. This will result in a more stable and faster
connection, and doesn’t require any extra configuration.

4. Connect at least one computer via Ethernet. You will need at least one computer
connecting via Ethernet cable in order to adjust your router settings. You can disconnect
this computer afterwards if you want to connect wirelessly. You can also connect your
laptop wirelessly for the first time, the Wi-Fi network name and the default password will
be printed on the router's label

PART 2 SET-UP:

1. When you power on the router, it'll only create its Wi-Fi network, and also the
device are going to be connected to the router's Wi-Fi connection, not the net. To
attach the router to the web, with some internet providers (i.e. PLDT), it's required to
register router's MAC address to the web service provider's website.

MAC of the router can be found printed on router or in the documents etc.

2. Go to the internet service provider's website. Type IP address Log in with the

username and password provided by the internet service provider and go to MAC
address update option. One can see their existing laptop / computers MAC address
there. Add the router's MAC address there and save it. This process means that the
router is authorized to use the internet provide by the broadband company.

PART 3 SET-UP: Configuring the Router

1. Find the IP address of the router. If this is a new installation or new router, determine
the default IP address that may be printed on a label affixed to the router or in the
documentation. If you can’t find the router’s IP address anywhere, you can do a web
search for the router model to see what the default address is.
 IP addresses are formatted as four groups of up to three digits, separated by
periods.
  Commonly found "default" Local IP addresses for routers are 192.168.0.1,
192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1, 10.0.0.1. Note that all the addresses in the follow
ranges: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255, 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 & 10.0.0.0
- 10.255.255.255 have been set aside for exclusive use in a LAN; and one
address in the range of any of them of them would be assigned to the
connected router.

2. Enter your username and password. In order to access the configuration page, you
will need to be on the router's IP address and enter a valid username and password at
the prompt. Most routers have a basic account set up that you will need to use to log on.
This varies from model to model, but should be printed on the router or in the
documentation.
 The most typical username is “admin”.
 The most typical passwords are “admin” and “password”.
 Many routers will only require a username and a blank password, and some
allow you to leave all fields blank.
 If you can’t figure out the correct IP address, your username or password, search
for your router model online to see what the default login is. If it has been
changed, press the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 (to 30+
seconds as dictated in the instructions for the router model) to restore factory
defaults and try again.

3. Open the Wireless Settings. When you log in to your router, you will be taken to the
router’s main menu or status screen. There will be several options to choose from. The
Internet section can usually be left at default settings, unless you received specific
instructions from your internet service provider. The Wireless section will allow you to
set up your wireless network.
4. Enter a name for your wireless network. In the Wireless section, you should see a
field labeled SSID or Name. Enter a unique name for your wireless network. This is
what other devices will see when scanning for networks.
 Check the box to enable SSID broadcast. This will essentially “turn on” the
wireless network so that it may be readily seen by anyone in range of the signal.
*See the Tips section below for additional information on the SSID setting.

1. Choose a security method. Choose from the list of available security options. For the
best security, choose WPA2-PSK as the encryption method. This is the most difficult
security to crack, and will give you the most protection from hackers and intruders.

2. Save
your

settings. Once you are finished naming and securing your wireless network,
 click the Apply or Save button. The changes will be applied to your router, which
may take a few moments. Once the router has finished resetting, your wireless
network will be enabled.

PART 4 SET-UP: Connecting Your Devices

1. Connect a computer, tablet, or smartphone to the wireless network. Scan for the

wireless network with the SSID you provided above. On any device that supports
wireless networks, you should see your new network as long as you are within range of
the router. Select it and you will be prompted for the passphrase.

2. Enter your wireless password. Once you enter the password, your device will be
automatically connected to the wireless network. The network will be stored in your
devices memory and will automatically connect whenever you are within range.