DEC30023 - COMPUTER NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

LAB 4: CONFIGURE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND CLIENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

CLO2 : Construct a simple LAN or WLAN in accordance to IEEE or TIA/EIA-
568-A/B wiring standard and network troubleshooting using network
simulation tool. (P4, PLO5)
PLO5 : Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and
IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the
limitations. (DK6)
CLO 3 : Demonstrate awareness of the norm practice of professional bodies
such as IEEE or TIA/EIA-568-A/B during practical work session. (A3,
PLO8)
PLO 8 : Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of technician practice

THEORY

The Linksys Wireless Router create a home Wi Fi network to which can connect to
computers, printers, game consoles and other Wi Fi devices. With transfer rates of
up to 300 + 300Mbps, this router can download files and access websites at rapid
speeds. Using four antennas, the Linksys E2500 router sends out a widespread
signal that establishes communication with the devices throughout your home. WEP,
WPA, WPA2 and a wireless MAC filter help this router keep your home network
secure. Five ports give you the space needed to connect wired devices to the home
router.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS

a. Computer with Packet Tracer software

PROCEDURE

TASK 1: Verify default connectivity to Linksys router

Step 1: Create a logical network diagram with 3 laptops, 2 pc and a wireless

LINKSYS –WRT300N Wireless Router.

a. Draw the wireless network as shown in the topology.

b. Rename the device exactly as picture shown.
Step 2: Put LINKSYS-WMP300N module for all laptops and desktop.
Adding Modules: Drag the module to an available slot on the device.

Removing Modules: Drag the module from the device to the module list.

a. Click Laptop KUMAR >> Physical tab.

b. Shut down the laptop. Click button off as shown below.

c. Click and drag Linksys-WPC300N to the empty slot behind router as shown
below.

d. Do the same step for Laptop ALI, Laptop HASSAN, PC AISYAH and PC
ASMAH.
e. Configure IP address for all Laptop and desktop according to below table.
 Device
IP Address Subnet Mask
Designation
Wireless Router0 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0

Laptop KUMAR 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.0

Laptop HASSAN 192.168.0.3 255.255.255.0

Laptop ALI 192.168.0.4 255.255.255.0

PC ASMAH 192.168.0.5 255.255.255.0

PC AISYAH 192.168.0.6 255.255.255.0

Step 3: Verify default connectivity to LINKSYS router.

a. From Laptop KUMAR ping router Linksys WRT300N
b. Click Laptop KUMAR >> Desktop >> Command Prompt >> type ping
192.168.0.1
c. Print screen the result.
d. Do the same for Laptop ALI, Laptop HASSAN, PC AISYAH and PC ASMAH
e. Print screen all the result.

TASK 2: Configure security for Linksys router - Change default name for SSID.

Step 4: Configure security for LINKSYS router – Change default name for SSID.

a. Click the Wireless tab. The Basic Wireless Settings tab is selected by default.
b. Network Mode is selected to Mixed by default.
 c. Click on the Radio Band drop-down menu and there are four options which is
Mixed, Wireless-A only, Wireless-N only and disable.
** For a wireless network that can use 802.11b, g, or n client devices, the default
is Mixed. Mixed allows the Wide Channel option to be chosen and gives the
best performance. Leave the default of Mixed selected.
d. The Network Name (SSID) is the name of your wireless network shared among
all devices on your network. It must be identical for all devices in the wireless
network. It is case-sensitive and must not be more than 32 characters.
Change the SSID from the Default to a unique name (suggestion: Your
name). Record the name you have chosen:
_____________________________________________
e. The AP is now configured for a wireless network with the name (SSID) that you
gave it. It is important to write down this information before starting attaching
any PCs to the wireless network.
f. Save your settings before going to the next screen.

TASK 3: Configure security for Linksys router - Encryption and Authentication

Step 5: Configure security for LINKSYS router - Encryption and Authentication.

a. Choose the Wireless Security tab on the Wireless screen.
b. This router supports five (5) types of security mode settings:
• WEP
• WPA Personal
• WPA Enterprise
• WPA2 Personal
• WPA2 Enterprise
 c. Select WPA2 Personal Security Mode.
d. Choose AES.
e. Enter your password on Passphrase. Write down your password:
______________
f. Save your settings before going to the next screen.

TASK 4: Configure security for Linksys router - Limited access on a wireless

LAN (MAC address filtering).

Step 6: Configure security for LINKSYS router - Limited access on a wireless

LAN (MAC Address Filtering).

a. Choose the Wireless MAC Filter tab on the Wireless screen.

b. MAC address filtering allows only selected wireless client MAC addresses to
have access to your network.
c. Select radio button to Enable.
d. Select the radio button to Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless
network. Click the Wireless Client List button to display a list of all wireless
client computers on your network.
e. Key in LAPTOP ALI and PC ASMAH and PC AISYAH mac address only in the
list.
f. Save your settings before exiting the screen.
TASK 5: Configure traffic filtering on a wireless LAN - Blocked applications.

Step 7: Configure traffic filtering on a wireless LAN – Blocked Applications.

a. In tab Access Restrictions is set to enabled by default.

This tab is specialized for blocked certain application for examples block or allow internet
access during selected day and hours, blocked certain PCs, block website using URL Address
and block website by keyword.

b. Change your setting to the same as below picture. Add some protocol that can
be blocked by router.
 c. Click on the Save Settings button.

TASK 6: Verify connectivity to Linksys router after setting have been changed

Step 8: Connect all devices to wireless router

a. Open properties PC ASMAH.
b. Click PC ASMAH >> PC Wireless. The Linksys show Adapter is Inactive.
c. Click Connect tab. It will show the SSID name that you have configured
earlier.

d. Enter password that has been configured.

 e. The Linksys show Adapter is Active.

f. Do the same for Laptop ALI, Laptop HASSAN, PC AISYAH and PC ASMAH

Step 9: Verify connectivity to LINKSYS router after setting have been changed.
a. From Laptop KUMAR send packet to Linksys WRT300N.
b. Click Envelope on the right side.
 c. Click Laptop KUMAR and Wireless Router.
d. Do the same for Laptop ALI, Laptop HASSAN, PC AISYAH and PC ASMAH.
e. Print screen the result.

**REPORT

Provide a report that include all the task given including all screenshot output. From
the OBSERVATION describe the output that got from the task. The report also must
include DISCUSSION and CONCLUSION.