# Lab-12-2-Johnson Lab: Setting up a LAN Using Wifi ### Course Objectives 1. Describe the operation of common Local Area and Wide Area network technology 2. Describe the history and structure of the OSI and TCP/IP protocol models; identify the major functions of each layer and its use in the communications process 3. Discuss the structure and components of data networks ### Lab Objectives **Part 1: Configure a Wireless Router** **Part 2: Configure a Wireless Client** **Part 3: Verify Connectivity** ***\*for this activity we will be using Packet Tracer\**** ### Introduction In this activity, you will configure an access point, allowing for remote access from PCs as well as wireless connectivity with WPA2 security. You will manually configure PC wireless connectivity by entering the router SSID and password. In this lab we will be using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to use a special group of IP addresses which have been assigned for LAN use only and can never be routed on the Internet. When properly configured, DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to connecting hosts. The addresses you will be using are on the 192.168.0.0/24 network. ### Instructions 1. **Document your work in your Tech Journal taking meticulous notes of the steps you take during the implementation of this lab. Words and pictures are both good. Be sure to document any problems you had in the completion of this lab as well as your successes.** | Device | Interface | IP Address | Subnet Mask | Default Gateway | | ----------------------------- | --------- | ------------- | ------------- | --------------- | | Router | Fa 0/0 | 192.168.30.1 | 255.255.255.0 | N/A | | Router | Fa 0/1 | 192.168.1.1 | 255.255.255.0 | N/A | | Laptop1 | NIC | DHCP | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.0.100 | | Laptop2 | NIC | DHCP | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.0.100 | | Laptop3 | NIC | DHCP | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.0.100 | | Wireless Router (WR) Internet | Internet | 192.168.1.100 | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.1.1 | | Wireless Router (WR) Internet | LAN | 192.168.0.100 | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.0.1 | | Web Server | FE0 | 192.168.30.15 | 255.255.255.0 | 192.168.30.1 | **Part 1: Configure a Wireless Router** **Step 1: Configure the Internet connection type on the WR.** * Click **WR > GUI** tab. * Set the **Internet Connection type** to **Static IP**. * Configure the **Internet** IP address according to the Addressing Table. ![](/files/49aaY7jUuLiomkJFEL7Z) **Step 2: Configure the network setup.** * Scroll down to **Network Setup**. For the **Router IP** option, set the IP address to **the Wireless Router’s LAN address** and the subnet mask * Enable the DHCP server. * Scroll to the bottom of the page and click **Save Settings**. ![](/files/EbUjMjZefsbM5Dogmfuh) **Step 3: Configure wireless access and security.** * At the top of the window, click **Wireless**. Set the **Network Mode** to **Wireless-N Only** and change the SSID to **whatever you want to call your network**. * Disable **SSID Broadcast** and click **Save Settings**. * Click the **Wireless Security** option. * Change the **Security Mode** from **Disabled** to **WPA2 Personal**. * Configure a passphrase. * Scroll to the bottom of the page and click **Save Settings**. ![](/files/8Zbli0WqBWsuAT1Fu07z) **Part 2: Configure a Wireless Client** **Step 1: Configure Laptop1 for wireless connectivity.** Because SSID broadcast is disabled, you must manually configure **Laptop1** with the correct SSID and passphrase to establish a connection with the router. * Click **Laptop1** > **Desktop** > **PC Wireless**. * Click the **Profiles** tab. * Click **New**. * Name the new profile **Wireless Access**. * On the next screen, click **Advanced Setup**. Leave on Infrastructure Mode * Then manually enter the SSID of **your network** on **Wireless Network Name**. Click **Next**. * Choose **Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP)** as the network settings, and then click **Next**. * On **Wireless Security**, choose **WPA2-Personal** as the method of encryption and click **Next**. * Enter the passphrase and click **Next**. * Click **Save** and then click **Connect to Network**. **Step 2: Verify Laptop1 wireless connectivity and IP addressing configuration.** * The **Signal Strength** and **Link Quality** indicators should show that you have a strong signal. * Click **More Information** to see details of the connection including IP addressing information. * **SCREENSHOT #1** * ![](/files/jOjKlqk76ITrp7AQkKce) * Close the **PC Wireless** configuration window. **Step 3: Configure Laptops 2 and 3 to connect to Wireless** ![](/files/jelu5AuG1tUuvXbDLY8W) ![](/files/nEcH3uf3EgK52MEfcy6m) **Part 3: Connect to Wired Router and Web Server** **Step 1: Configure the Wired Router with the correct IP addresses per the Table** * Connect the Wired Router to the Wireless Router using a crossover cable and correct ports * Connect the Wired Router to the Web Server using a crossover cable and the correct ports. **Step 2: Access Web server from the Laptops** * Using the Web Browser on the laptops – connect to the Web Server * Show Laptop 2 connecting to Web Server. * **SCREENSHOT #2** ![](/files/HkbmOZq3391p0mTKx8dd) * Show Laptop 3 connecting to Web Server. * **SCREENSHOT #3** ![](/files/SulgtUVLpFpMHiK6Lk7A) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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