12. Wireless Network Configuration

Part 12 of Computer Networking Fundamentals: Wireless Network Configuration

Wireless Network Configuration

At the end of this episode, I will be able to:

1. Examine and implement a wireless network configuration.

Learner Objective: Examine and implement a wireless network configuration.

Description: In this episode, the learner will explore a demonstration of wireless network concepts through practical application of wireless network configuration.

• Introduction to Network Infrastructure
  • Wireless network demo
  • Components
    • Wireless enabled laptop
    • Ethernet cable (to connect to the access point)
    • TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Wireless Access Point
  • If necessary, perform factory reset on the AP
  • Follow the procedures found on the vendor website
    • https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa1201/
  • Login to the AC point
  • View the Status page
    • Note - examine any current connections via the "Wired Clients" and "Wireless Client"* icons
  • Click the "Quick Setup" tab
    • Note* - Examine the options
      • Access Point mode - the AP controls all communications on the network
      • Range Extender mode - Relays signals to increase the transmission distance of the wireless network
      • Client mode - acts as a networks adapter (or wireless client), allows other wired devices connect to the AP
      • Multi-SSID mode - allows the Access point to create multiple wireless networks for VLANs and security.
  • Click the Network blade
    • LAN - customize the IP address scheme for the AP and the LAN.
    • DHCP Server - customize the DHCP server settings for the wireless network.
  • Click the Wireless blade
    • Wireless Settings - configure the SSID, encryption, mode, channel width and channel.
    • Portal - creates a captive portal to direct clients to for authentication purposes
    • WPS - enable or disable WPS
    • Statistics - view the client's connection properties
    • MAC Filtering - allow or deny access to the wireless networks based on the wireless client's MAC address
  • Click the System Tools blade
    • Time Settings, LED Control, SNMP, Ping Watchdog, Firmware upgrades, Backup & Restore, Reboot Schedule, Administration and Diagnostics