UC 2 - LO 3 | SET ROUTER / WIFI / WIRELESS ACCESS POINT / REPEATER CONFIGURATION

LESSON 1: Router Configuration

After reading this lesson, you should be able to configure a router device.
THE REAR PANEL

WIFI

This button is used to enable/disable the Router's wireless function.

WPS/RESET

This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the WPS function, press it for less than five seconds; to use
the RESET function, press it for more than five seconds.

Used as RESET button:

There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:

Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools - > Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility.

Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button (more than 5 seconds)
until the SYS LED becomes quick- flash from slow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its
factory default settings.

Used as WPS button:

If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi protected Setup, then you can press this button
to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for
your wireless network.

INTERNET:

This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem.

4, 3, 2, 1 (LAN):

These ports connect the Router to the local PC(s).

ON/OFF:

The switch for the power.

POWER:

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-\
VR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router.
CONNECTING THE ROUTER

Requirements

System Requirements

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the
Ethernet.)

PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

TCP/IP protocol on each PC

Web browser , such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

Installation Environment Requirements

Place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

Operating Temperature: 32'F-10CF

Operating Humidity: 10%-90%RH, Non-condensing

Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully.
If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the Router according to the following steps.
Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

How to connect a router:

1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network.
3. Connect the pc(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have
the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.)

4. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router

5. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router
will start to work automatically.

HOW TO CONFIGURE THE ROUTER

1. Know the default router IP address and default user name with password in a Web browser to access the setup
wizard.

2. Choose your connection type from the options. Most Ethernet connections use DHCP. Click "Connect."

3 Enter the username and password for your Internet service into the appropriate fields or fill in the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway Address and Primary DNS Server fields, if applicable.

4. Click "Connect" to set up the network on the D-Link

5.Choose "Configure" from under Wireless Settings. Click "Wireless Connection Setup Wizard." Click "Next"
6. Enter a name for the network into the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field and then choose "Automatically Assign a
Network Key" from the options

7. Select "Use WPA Encryption Instead of WEP," for the best security, and then click "Next." Write down the security
password shown on-screen and store the password in a secure location.

8. Click "Save" to finish configuring the router. After the router automatically reboots, disconnect the router's Ethernet
connection from the computer if desired

HOW TO CONFIGURE THE ROUTER

Other Functions of a Router

1. DHCP IP Address Reservation:

2.Mac filtering

3. QoS (Quality of Service)

4. Router Firewall Function

1. Application Rules

2. Web Filtering
3.Application Filter

4.Port Filtering

LESSON 2: Access Point Configuration

 After reading this lesson, you should be able to configure a wired access point.

WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

It refers to as a base station and wireless router, an access point is a wireless receiver which enables a user to
connect wirelessly to a network or the Internet.

TP-LINK TL-WA801ND - WiFi Access Point | Alzashop.com

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONFIGURATION

Connect to the access point with the Ethernet cable or via wireless. The default wireless network name (SSID) of the
access point is TP- LINK AP XXXX. The default password is on the label at the bottom of the access point. You can check
the label at the bottom for more details.

Plug the provided power adapter into the power jack on the back of the access point, and other end to a standard
electrical wall socket. Then press the on/off button to power the device

Turn on all of your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the access point display normally as the
diagram below describes

HOW TO CONFIGURE AN ACCESS POINT

1. Open your web browser, type in http://tplinkap.net or http://192.168.0.255 in the address bar and press Enter

2. A dialog box will prompt for the Username and Password. Enter the default values and click Login.
3. After successful logging in, the quick setup page will display, then click Next

4.Then you will see the start page shown as below, then click Next

5. The operation mode page will appear then. The TL-WA801ND supports up to five operation modes.

Access point
In this mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired access into wireless that
multiple devices can share together, especially for a home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.

ACCESS POINT OPERATION MODE

1. Create and easy-to-remember name for your wireless network here.

2. Select Channel for your device.

3. Select most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK) mode and enter a wireless password to prevent unauthorized access to your
access point.

The network setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default setting on this page.
4. Check your setting and click save to save your setting for future reference.

5. Click Finish

REPEATER

In this mode, this device can copy and reinforce the existing wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal,
especially for a large space to eliminate signal-blind corners.

In this mode, the device can extend the coverage of another wireless access point or router. The universal repeater
mode is the access point or router which does not support IVDS function.

REPEATER (RANGE EXTENDER) MODE

1. In the Operation Mode section, select “Repeater (Range Extender) – Extend your existing wireless coverage by
relaying wireless signal” then click Next
2. Select the repeater mode, for example Universal Repeater, then click Survey.

3. Click your desired access point to connect.

4. Note: The information of APS which you could connect to are shown on this page. Use as follow:

1. First, find the line where the network you want to connect lay on

2. Then, click the hyperlink "Connect" at the end of that line

3. Now, the target network's SSID is filled in the correct place on the WLAN configure page automatically

4. Note: Click the Refresh button to update the AP list.

Click the Back button to return WLAN configure page.

5. Type the wireless password then click next.

Note: All security settings, for example the wireless password should match the Root AP.
6. Click Next

7. You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page.

Type - Choosing Smart IP to get IP address from remoter DHCP server, or choosing Static IP to config IP address
manually.

IP Address - Enter the IP address of your system in dotted-decimal notation

(factory default: 192.168.0.254).

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally

255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.

DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you chose Smart IP type, the selection will be disabled. If you disable the
Sewer, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the IP address of the
computer manually.

Note: If you change the IP address, you must use the new IP address to login the system.

Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default
values, otherwise may result in low wireless network performance

8. Save changes and click Finish

 UC 2 - LO 4 | INSPECT AND TEST THE CONFIGURED COMPUTER NETWORKS

LESSON 1: Network Troubleshooting

After reading this lesson, you should be able to troubleshoot a computer network.

INTRODUCTION

A complete setup of network uses up various components, hardware, configurations of network, setups and operating
systems which works together for making a network successful. However, it might happen that some of the components
stop functioning due to some glitch or error. Such a situation might result in the complete shutdown of a network which
can also call up huge losses for the large-sized networks. So, all that is needed in such a situation is troubleshooting of
the network for making the network functional again.

1. Adapter resources

Try to make sure that the adapter of the network has been installed properly and has also been detected by the
computer without any hassle. If you are using Windows OS, open up the device manager and then verify that there is no
form of error. In case there is any form of discrepancy in the adapter of the network or if it has been detected by the
computer as other device, you need to check that whether the adapter has been installed properly or not.

2. Verifying the connections

In case you are using a wired form of network, make sure that the network cable has been connected properly and the
LED indicator right next to the network jack is blinking. A solid green LED or light means that the cable has been attached
properly and it is receiving signals from the network. In case there is no light in the indicator, it might indicate that the
card is not good or it has not been connected in the proper way or there is any form of error in the network signal. If you
are on a small-sized local network, check all the hubs and routers and make sure that the cables are connected properly
in all.

In case you are using a wireless network like a laptop, make sure that the Wi- Fi option in your laptop has been turned
on. If you are still facing any issue, make sure that you have selected the proper Wi-Fi network. Also, check the
connection of the Wi-Fi router for ensuring that the router is receiving signal from the internet.

3. Functionality of adapter

You need to verify that the card of the network is able to ping itself by the use of ping command. If the local host is
properly functioning you will receive replies from the host. In case you receive any error such as time out, check that the
network card has been properly installed and the drivers are updated as well.

HARDWARE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Hardware maintenance can be performed as per the following routines and considerations:

1. Cleaning
2. Performing inspections
3. Upgrading firmware
4. Upgrading hardware
5. Repairing hardware
6. Administration
 7. Maintaining system-wide documentation
8. Administering and supporting end users
9. Adding workstations and peripheral devices

HARDWARE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

1. Cleaning

Every two weeks, clean all network equipment. Doing so will help keep your equipment cool and make other
maintenance tasks easier to perform. When cleaning, dust the equipment, shelves, and nearby areas. A small vacuum
should be used to vacuum keyboards and the computer vent and fan openings. Additionally, you should use the vacuum
to gently suck dust out of removable media drives. Unused wall jacks and empty equipment jacks in dust-prone
environments can be vacuumed on occasion as well. For printers and plotters, follow the manual instructions for
cleaning print heads on inkjets and vacuuming paper dust from laser printers. Monitors can be wiped down with an eye-
glass cleaning solutions and glasses- cleaning cloths.

2. Performing Inspections

Keeping a close eye on the condition of all hardware is essential. For this reason, you should inspect all hardware at least
once per month. This inspection should include the following:

Make sure cooling vents are not blocked or excessively dusty.

Listen to and feel the vents to make sure cooling fans are operating.

Sniff the area. When power supplies and other parts are near failing, they may emit an odd odor from excessive heating.
A burnt smell means trouble is imminent or has already occurred.

Check all power cables, peripheral cables, and network cables for tightness in their sockets.

Check all power cables, peripheral cables, and network cables for fraying or other damage.

Check the server area for proper operation of heating, venting, and cooling systems to be sure they are operable- even if
those systems are not needed at the time of the inspections.

3. Upgrading Firmware

“Firmware” refers to any program that is resident in a chip. For example, a computer’s BIOS is the firmware. Sometimes,
manufacturers release updates for the firmware to fix flaws or to enable the equipment to work with some newly
released hardware device or operating-system upgrade. You should check the manufacturer’s Web site or help desk for
all network equipment at least quarterly to determine whether any firmware upgrades are available for your equipment.

If so, be sure to adhere to the maker’s instructions to the letter for loading new firmware and firmware updates.
Firmware loads often require low- level booting from a DOS or maintenance disk, although some will be compatible with
the computer’s operating system.

4. Upgrading Hardware

Two factors drive hardware upgrades:

Performance issues due to changes in applications or the addition of new applications may necessitate a hardware
upgrade or the addition of new features that are linked to the hardware’s capability or capacity. For example, adding
memory and installing an additional hard drive for more file space are typical upgrades performed to support those
changes.

You may opt to upgrade hardware on a purely optional basis-for example, adding a bigger monitor, higher-quality sound
card, a TV card, or a similar device.

5. Repairing Hardware

As the person responsible for the network, you must assess your willingness and ability to perform hardware repairs-
before a hardware component stops working. To that end, you should go through your entire hardware inventory and
determine the following:

Is the equipment still under warranty? If so, take advantage of that warranty in the event the equipment stops working.

Would it be more cost-effective to simply replace a piece of hardware if it breaks? Given the high cost of technical labor,
repairing a low-cost item, such as a printer that can be replaced for Php 2,500, may not be justified. It might even be
best to replace rather than repair PCs purchased for less than Php 30,000 if you’ve used them for more than ten months.
Don’t get me wrong: I am not advocating short equipment life cycles or unnecessarily adding to scrap piles.

For big-ticket items, you may want to transfer the repair risk to someone else by arranging for service and support
contracts-assuming your budget can support this.

6. Administration

Large networks often have one or more staff members dedicated exclusively to performing network administrative
tasks. For smaller networks, the manager must wear various hats and perform multiple roles to support the network.
Over time, he or she must rise to the level of journeyman-or at least experienced apprentice-to be successful.

Primary or routine network-administrative tasks fall into one of the following categories:

 Administering and supporting end-users.

 Adding workstations and peripheral devices.
 Maintaining system-wide documentation.

7. Maintaining System-Wide Documentation

Maintaining system-wide documentation might seem like a task you could skip, but you shouldn’t. Without complete
documentation, a lot of person-ours can be wasted when something goes wrong, or when you are trying to add
hardware to a server or applications to network hosts or workstations. Regrettably, for some technicians and network
managers, checking the documentation prior to making system changes is not a priority one as it should be. Good
documentation practices are not a bane because they take time; they are a benefit to the network manager with little
time to waste.

Network documentation should include all operation and maintenance

booklets as well as manuals for all the hardware.

8. Administering and Supporting End Users

As the network administrator, you will likely be responsible for administering and supporting end-users. Examples of
tasks you’ll need to perform may include the following:

 Vetting new users for security purposes.

 Adding, deleting, and changing end-user accounts.
 Creating and administering group, role-based, and individual access controls.
 Providing technical support.
 Adding workstations and peripheral devices.

9. Adding Workstations and Peripheral Devices

There will likely be times when some software-based administrative chores must be completed in order to add new
workstations and peripheral devices to the network. Examples are hardcoding an IP address into a new workstation or
printer or attaching a new printer to a print server’s queue. In addition, users may need to be assigned rights to access
new equipment such as printers, along with access passwords for new workstations on the network. For more
information, consult the documentation provided with the new equipment and your own documentation of necessary
steps from previous changes.