Chapter 6: Applied

Networking

IT Essentials v7.0
Chapter 6 - Sections & Objectives
6.1 Device to Network Connection
• Configure devices for wired and wireless networks.
• Explain MAC and IP addressing for computer networks.
• Configure a NIC for wired and wireless networks.
• Configure wireless networking in a small LAN.
• Configure firewall settings.
• Configure IoT devices.

6.2 Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot problems and solutions related to networks.
• Explain the six steps of the troubleshooting process for networks.
• Troubleshoot common and advanced problems related to networks.

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6.1 Device to Network
Connection

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Network Addressing
Two Network Addresses

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Network Addressing
Two Network Addresses (Cont.)
 When a laptop is
moved to a different
network, the MAC
address stays the
same, but the IPv4
and IPv6 addresses
change.
 A MAC address is a
unique number that is
part of the NIC.
 IP addresses are
assigned by the
company or internet
provider.

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Network Addressing
Displaying the Addresses

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Network Addressing
IPv4 Address Format
 Two parts of an IP address:
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a d dr
• Network he k
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• Host ort bn
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 The subnet mask determines Net due to

which part of the address is

the network part.

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Network Addressing
IPv6 Address Format
 Rules:
• Omit leading 0s – 0db8 can
be db8
• Omit all 0 segments – use
double colons (::)

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Network Addressing
Static Addressing
 Static address information
needed for communication
with other networks and
the internet:
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway (address
of router so information
can be sent to other
networks)
• DNS server (converts
domain names or URLs to
IP addresses for easy
reachability or remote web
sites and devices)
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Network Addressing
Dynamic Addressing

 IP addressing information
ing
is se t t comes from a DHCP server
th
Use

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Network Addressing
Link-local IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
 IPv4 device uses if the
device cannot obtain an IPv4
IP address.
 IPv6 device must always
have a dynamic or manually
configured link-local IPv6 IP
address.

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Configure a NIC
Network Design
 Network
components
 Network design Typical Home
Network

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Configure a NIC
Selecting a NIC

Wired Wireless
Ethernet Ethernet

Wireless
Ethernet

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Configure a NIC
Installing and Updating a NIC
 If installing a wireless NIC,
ensure antenna is positioned
for optimum reachability
 Use Device Manager to
view the driver details:
• Expand the Network
adapters category
• Right-click on specific NIC >
Properties or Update driver

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Configure a NIC
Configure a NIC

 Wireless devices including

smart phones also need IP
addresses to participate on a
wireless network.

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Configure a NIC
ICMP

ping command switch options

 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is used to

test connectivity and send control and error messages.

 The ping command is part of ICMP.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Connecting Wired Devices to the Internet
To connect a small office or
home wired network device:

1. Connect the cable to

device.

2. Connect other end of

cable to switch (yellow To modem To PC
port).

3. Connect cable between

the wireless router (blue
port) and the broadband
modem.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Logging into the Router

 Open a browser and enter the

default IP address of the router.
 Change the default username
and password immediately.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Basic Network Setup

1. Log in to router.

2. Change the default password.

3. Log in with new password.

4. Set the DHCP address range

5. Renew IP addresses on
devices (ipconfig
/release and then
ipconfig /renew
commands).

6. Change default IP address and

log in with new IP address.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Basic Wireless Settings 2.

1. View WLAN defaults.

2. Change the network mode. 3.

3. Configure SSID. 4.
4. Configure channel.

5. Configure security mode.

6. Configure the passphrase. 5.

6.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Configure a Wireless Mesh Network

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
NAT for IPv4

 Network Address Translation

(NAT) converts private IPv4
addresses to Internet-routable
public IPv4 addresses.

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Configure a Wired and Wireless Network
Quality of Service

 Quality of Service (QoS)

configuration allows
prioritization of specific
traffic types.

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Firewall Settings
UPnP

 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

is not secure and is a security
risk.
 UPnP allows devices to
dynamically add themselves to a
wireless network without
intervention/configuration.

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Firewall Settings
DMZ
 A demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a
network that provides services to
an untrusted network.
 A DMZ often contains servers.

 Some wireless routers support

the creation of a DMZ.

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Firewall Settings
Port Forwarding

 Port forwarding allows traffic to

specific ports.
 Port triggering allows a temporary
opening in the firewall to allow
data to specific inbound ports or a
port range for an application or
game.

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Firewall Settings
MAC Address Filtering
 MAC Address Filtering is
used to specify the MAC
addresses that are
allowed on the wireless
network.

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Firewall Settings
Whitelisting and Blacklisting

 Whitelisting – allow users such

as children or employees access
to specific IP addresses.
 Blacklisting – block known web
sites

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IoT Device Configuration
Internet of Things

 Internet of Things (IoT) may

connect to a pre-existing network
or a network of its own.
 A smart home contains IoT
devices.

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IoT Device Configuration
IoT Devices in Packet Tracer

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6.2 Network Troubleshooting
Process

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Troubleshooting Process

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 1

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 2

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 3

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 4

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 5

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Network Troubleshooting Process
The Six Steps to Troubleshoot a Network – Step 6

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Network Problems and Solutions
Common Problems and Solutions for Networking

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Network Problems and Solutions
Advanced Problems and Solutions for Network Connections

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Network Problems and Solutions
Advanced Problems and Solutions for FTP and Secure Internet
Connections

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Network Problems and Solutions
Advanced Problems and Solutions Using Network Tools

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6.3 Chapter Summary

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Chapter 6: Applied Networking Summary
6.1 Device to Network Connection
• Configure devices for wired and wireless networks.
• Explain MAC and IP addressing for computer networks.
• Configure a NIC for wired and wireless networks.
• Configure wireless networking in a small LAN.
• Configure firewall settings.
• Configure IoT devices.

6.2 Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot problems and solutions related to networks.
• Explain the six steps of the troubleshooting process for networks.
• Troubleshoot common and advanced problems related to networks.

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