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00:00:00 – 00:34:42
The video provides a detailed tutorial on configuring a wireless network using CCNA version 7 packet tracer. Key objectives include connecting and configuring a wireless router, adding wired and wireless devices, extending wireless coverage with an access point (AP), and updating router settings.
The setup process involves initially connecting the admin PC to the wireless router via Ethernet and configuring it to obtain an IP address using DHCP. Proper IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are verified, and the router's configuration is adjusted from DHCP to a static IP method. The network settings such as default gateway, DNS server, and saving configurations are demonstrated, including troubleshooting techniques.
Wireless settings are configured focusing on the 2.4 GHz band, changing the SSID, and setting wireless security with WPA2 and a passphrase. Various devices are connected to the network by selecting the correct SSID and entering the configured passphrase to ensure secure access.
The video also explains extending the wireless LAN coverage by configuring an access point with a distinct SSID and security settings. Multiple laptops are connected to both the router and the access point, verifying internet connectivity.
Administrative tasks include updating the router's password and DHCP address range and reconfiguring device IPs on the network to match new settings. These tasks are conducted via the router's web interface, ensuring network changes are properly saved and verified.
The tutorial concludes with demonstrating IP configuration renewal for devices using command prompts, reconfirming network connectivity through web server access tests, and summarizing the activity with an invitation for further questions or suggestions.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter introduces the CCNA version 7 packet tracer activity focused on configuring a wireless network. The main objectives outlined include connecting and configuring a wireless router, connecting both wired and wireless devices to the router, adding an access point to extend wireless coverage, and updating default router settings. The specific steps demonstrated involve:
1. Connecting the admin PC to the wireless router (WR) using an Ethernet cable.
2. Selecting the appropriate connection type (copper straight-through) in the packet tracer tool.
3. Connecting to the router’s Ethernet ports and establishing a link, indicated by green triangles.
4. Configuring the admin PC to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain an IP address from the wireless router’s DHCP server.
Detailed instructions are provided on how to establish physical and network configuration, ensuring the devices are appropriately connected and configured to communicate within the network.
00:05:00
In this part of the video, the process of setting up IP configuration using DHCP is demonstrated. The IP configuration includes verifying the assigned IP address (192.168.0.100), subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and default gateway (192.168.0.1). Next, the setup navigates to connecting a wireless router through a web browser by entering the default gateway address (192.168.0.1) in the URL field. Admin credentials (username and password both as ‘admin’) are used to access the router’s configuration page. The DHCP server settings and the allocated range of IP addresses are reviewed, confirming the PC’s IP address falls within the expected range. The segment proceeds to configuring the internet port of the wireless router to switch from automatic configuration (DHCP) to a static IP method, detailing the entry of the static IP address for the internet interface.
00:10:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to configure network settings including setting a default gateway, a DNS server, and saving these settings. If a “request timed out” message appears, instructions are provided to resolve it, including waiting for lights to turn green or using a fast-forward option to speed up the process. After ensuring settings are saved, the presenter verifies connectivity by navigating to various URLs. Additionally, the presenter starts configuring wireless settings, focusing on the 2.4 GHz network. Instructions include navigating to the router’s GUI interface, logging in with admin credentials, and changing the SSID for the 2.4 GHz network, noting that SSIDs are case-sensitive.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the user manipulates the router settings by adjusting the SSID to “e company”, setting the standard channel to 6 (2.437 GHz), and disabling the 5 GHz frequency. They then navigate to the wireless security settings, select WPA2 Personal for security mode, use AES for encryption, and set a passphrase to “Cisco123!”. After saving these settings, they verify the changes made. Moving to step 3, they connect a laptop to the wireless network by selecting the network named “e company” and entering the previously configured passphrase to establish the connection.
00:20:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on setting up and verifying wireless connectivity for different devices. Initially, Laptop 1 connects to a wireless router and checks internet navigation using a browser. Laptop 2 follows a similar process, connecting to the network and verifying internet access by visiting www.cisco.pka.
The video then details configuring an access point (AP) to extend the wireless LAN. The AP is connected to a wired router using an Ethernet cable. The access point configuration involves setting the SSID to “a company” and configuring security settings with WPA2-PSK and a specific passphrase.
Finally, Laptop 3 connects to the newly configured wireless network. The process involves selecting the network SSID, refreshing to find the network, and entering the passphrase to connect. The success is verified by the laptop’s connectivity status in the network topology.
00:25:00
In this part of the video, the demonstration begins with verifying access to a specific website using a browser. It then guides through administrative tasks, such as changing the router’s password to “Cisco” via the administrative management interface at the IP address 192.168.0.1, and saving the new settings. Following this, it instructs on altering the DHCP address range from 192.168.0.0/24 to 192.168.1.200, which requires updating device IP addresses on the network. The process includes accessing setup, navigating to basic setup and network setup sections, changing the router IP address to 192.168.50.1, setting a static DNS server address, and saving the settings, leading to an automatic update of the DHCP range and a timed-out browser request due to the IP address change.
00:30:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on configuring network settings using command prompts. The presenter demonstrates how to renew the IP address for the admin by typing “ipconfig /renew” in the command prompt, which updates the admin’s IP information via DHCP. They then access the web interface of a router (WR) using a browser and entering the new address “192.168.1.1” with admin credentials. Verification of DHCP server settings is shown, followed by testing access to the web server by navigating to “www.assist.org” from the browser.
The presenter renews the IP address on multiple laptops using the same command, verifies the new IP addresses, and tests web server access on each. They highlight that laptop three connects to an Access Point (AP) instead of the WR due to stronger signal proximity. Finally, the presenter concludes by summarizing the packet tracer activity and offering assistance for any questions or suggestions.