This document provides information about local area networks (LANs) and firewall configuration. It discusses the two main types of LANs - client/server and peer-to-peer. Client/server LANs have a central server that manages resources, while peer-to-peer LANs distribute resources across connected devices without a central server. The document also explains how to turn the Windows firewall on and off, including selecting the network profile and changing the firewall setting. Key networking terms like gateway, firewall, and proxy server are defined. Multiple choice questions assess understanding of LAN types, firewalls, and gateway devices.
This document provides information about local area networks (LANs) and firewall configuration. It discusses the two main types of LANs - client/server and peer-to-peer. Client/server LANs have a central server that manages resources, while peer-to-peer LANs distribute resources across connected devices without a central server. The document also explains how to turn the Windows firewall on and off, including selecting the network profile and changing the firewall setting. Key networking terms like gateway, firewall, and proxy server are defined. Multiple choice questions assess understanding of LAN types, firewalls, and gateway devices.
This document provides information about local area networks (LANs) and firewall configuration. It discusses the two main types of LANs - client/server and peer-to-peer. Client/server LANs have a central server that manages resources, while peer-to-peer LANs distribute resources across connected devices without a central server. The document also explains how to turn the Windows firewall on and off, including selecting the network profile and changing the firewall setting. Key networking terms like gateway, firewall, and proxy server are defined. Multiple choice questions assess understanding of LAN types, firewalls, and gateway devices.
This document provides information about local area networks (LANs) and firewall configuration. It discusses the two main types of LANs - client/server and peer-to-peer. Client/server LANs have a central server that manages resources, while peer-to-peer LANs distribute resources across connected devices without a central server. The document also explains how to turn the Windows firewall on and off, including selecting the network profile and changing the firewall setting. Key networking terms like gateway, firewall, and proxy server are defined. Multiple choice questions assess understanding of LAN types, firewalls, and gateway devices.
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper.
1. The term NIC means.
a. Network Information Communication c. Network Interface Card b. New Technology Communication d. Network Technology Computers 2. The term IPV4 means. a. Internet protocol version 4 c. Information provider version 4 b. Information protocol version 4 d. Internet provider version 4 3. The term IP means. a. Internet protocol c. Information provider b. Information protocol d. Internet provider 4. What is the purpose of a Subnet Mask? a. It determines which services on your computer remote users on the network can access. b. To communicate and send data back and forth. c. Separates the IP address into the network and host addresses d. Protects the network from viruses 5. All of the following are examples of IP addresses class exempt. a. Class A c. Class D b. Class F d. Class B
Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
Local Area Network Or LAN.
A LAN is a network limited to an area such as a home or small business that is used to interconnect devices. LAN settings can be configured to limit the number of devices that can be connected and what IP addresses those devices will receive. What are the 2 types of LAN networks. In general, there are two types of LANs: client/server LANs and peer-to-peer LANs. A client/server LAN consists of several devices (the clients) connected to a central server. The server manages file storage, application access, device access, and network traffic. A client can be any connected device that runs or accesses applications or the Internet. The clients connect to the server either with cables or through wireless connections. A peer-to-peer LAN does not have a central server and cannot handle heavy workloads like a client/server LAN can, and so they are typically smaller. On a peer-to-peer LAN, each device shares equally in the functioning of the network. The devices share resources and data through wired or wireless connections to a switch or router. Most home networks are peer-to-peer. How To Check Your LAN Settings on Windows Go to the Control Panel > Internet Options > Connection’s tab and then click on LAN settings: (Fig. 1)
Page 1 of 5 In the window that opens, clear the checkboxes next to Use a proxy server for your LAN and Use automatic configuration script. The Automatically detect settings option is the only one that should remain enabled: Below is an example of hard drive, disc drive and flash drive Click on OK to save your settings. Open your web browser and try to connect to other websites. If the problem persists, then the only alternative left is to perform a system restore. (Fig 2) GATEWAY A gateway is a hardware device that acts as a "gate" between two networks. It may be a router firewall, server, or other device that enables traffic to flow in and out of the network. While a gateway Figure 1 protects the nodes within network, it also a node itself. The gateway node is considered to be on the "edge" of the network as all data must flow through it before coming in or going out of the network. It may also translate data received from outside networks into a format or protocol recognized by devices within the internal network. A router is a common type of gateway used in home networks. It allows computers within the local network to send and receive data over the Internet.
FIREWALL A firewall is a more advanced type of gateway, which filters inbound and outbound traffic, disallowing incoming data from suspicious or unauthorized sources. A proxy server is another type of gateway that uses a combination of hardware and software to filter traffic between two networks. For example, a proxy server may only allow local computers Figure 2. to access a list of authorized websites.
TURN MICROSOFT DEFENDER FIREWALL ON OR OFF
Microsoft Defender Windows 10 It's important to have Microsoft Defender Firewall on, even if you already have another firewall on. It helps protect you from unauthorized access. To turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off: 1. Select the Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Firewall & network protection. Open Windows Security settings (Fig. 3 - )
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2. Select a network profile. (Fig. 7)
3. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On. If your device is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. (Fig. 7) For more info, contact your administrator. 4. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off. Turning off Microsoft Defender Firewall could make your device (and network, if you have one) more vulnerable to unauthorized access. If there's an app you need to use that's being blocked, you can Figure 7 allow it through the firewall, instead of turning the firewall off. (Fig. 8 Image: Showing firewall is turn on and no actions needed) Note: If you get errors, or if the setting won't turn on, you can use the troubleshooter and then try again.
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Let’s Apply
True or False: Write T if the statement is correct and F it is incorrect. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper.
1. A LAN is a network limited to an area such as a home or small business that is used to interconnect devices. 2. In general, there are three types of LANs 3. A peer-to-peer LAN does not have a central server. 4. A LAN setting can be configured to limit the number of devices that can be connected. 5. A client/server LAN consists of several devices (the clients) connected to a central server.
Page 3 of 5 Let’s Analyze
Direction: Arrange the stepsfrom 1-5 how turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off:
______1. Select a network profile.
2. Select the Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Firewall & network protection. 3. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On. 4. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off. 5. If the setting won't turn on, you can use the troubleshooter and then try again.
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Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It consists of several devices (the clients) connected to a central server.
a. A client/server LAN c. Router b. Gateway d. Peer to peer 2. It is a hardware device that acts as a "gate" between two networks.? a. A client/server LAN c. Router b. Gateway d. Peer to peer 3. On this type of connection each device shares equally in the functioning of the network. a. A client/server LAN c. Router b. Gateway d. Peer to peer 4. More advanced type of gateway, which filters inbound and outbound traffic, disallowing incoming data from suspicious or unauthorized sources. a. A client/server LAN c. Firewall b. Gateway d. proxy server 5. Another type of gateway that uses a combination of hardware and software to filter traffic between two networks. a. A client/server LAN c. Firewall b. Gateway d. proxy server
Page 4 of 5 Let’s Create Direction: Record a video of yourself performing and narrating an actual windows firewall configuration by turn the firewall ON and setting it OFF.
