Networking For Dummies

From Networking For Dummies, 11th Edition by Doug Lowe

Managing a small computer network is well within your reach, but it's vital to track key information that's unique
to your network. Begin by recording your network and Internet connection information in one place, making it
easy to find and readily available when you need it. Then, get to know some of the basic networking concepts
such as pin connections and IP address ranges — and become familiar with useful websites for networking
information.

Tracking Key Network Information

Fill in these tables to keep track of the key information that allows you to
access your network, contact your network administrator, access network
storage, use network printers, and oversee important network servers.

Account Information

My user ID __________________________________

My Don't write it here! (Memorize it or keep it in a safe place,

password separate from associated information.)

Domain __________________________________
name

My e-mail __________________________________
address

My Network Administrator

Name __________________________________

Phone number __________________________________

E-mail name __________________________________

Favorite snack food __________________________________

My Network Drives

Drive Letter Description

___ ______________________________________________________

___ ______________________________________________________

___ ______________________________________________________

___ ______________________________________________________

___ ______________________________________________________

My Network Printers

Printer Name IP Address Description

_________ ________ ________________________________________

_________ ________ ________________________________________

_________ ________ ________________________________________

_________ ________ ________________________________________

_________ ________ ________________________________________

_________ ________ ________________________________________

My Network Servers

Server Name IP Address Description

____________ ________ _____________________________________

____________ ________ _____________________________________

____________ ________ _____________________________________

____________ ________ _____________________________________

Tracking Key Internet Connection Information

Use these spaces to keep track of key information about your Internet
connection, including your Internet service provider, your TCP/IP
configuration, and information about your router.

Provider

Company name ____________________________________

Technical-support contact ____________________________________

Technical-support phone ____________________________________

number

Website ____________________________________

E-mail address ____________________________________

TCP/IP Information

IP range ________________ to ________________

Subnet mask ____________________________________

Default gateway ____________________________________

Nameservers __________ — __________ — __________

Router Information

Make and model ____________________________________

Internal IP ____________________________________
address (LAN)

External IP ____________________________________
address (WAN)

Administrator ____________________________________
username

Password Don't write it here! (Memorize it or keep it in a safe

place, separate from associated information.)

RJ-45 Pin Connections for Your TCP/IP Network

If you're wiring up your own RJ-45 connectors for a TCP/IP network, you
need this information to make sure you connect the pins correctly. Colors
make identification easy:

Pin 1: White/orange

Pin 2: Orange

Pin 3: White/green

Pin 6: Green

Private IP Address Ranges for Networks

Private IP (Internet protocol) address blocks are the IP addresses most often
used for private networks. Most networks use addresses in one of these
ranges:

10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255

172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255

Useful Websites for Networking Information

As a network administrator, the Internet is your best friend for networking
resources, solutions, news, and guidance. Here are some websites for you to
visit often.

To register domains:

InterNIC

Network Solutions
register.com

To check your TCP/IP configuration: DNSstuff

To see if your e-mail server has been blacklisted: DNSBL.info

To stay current in the industry, try these standards organizations:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

International Organization for Standardization

Internet Engineering Task Force

Internet Society

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