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Routing between Networks - Cisco Module 7
It is fun to create your peer-to-peer network, but pretty soon, you will want to venture out to other networks and onto the internet. When that time comes, you will need to have a router. This part of networking is even more fun!
| Topic Title | Topic Objective |
|---|---|
| The Need for Routing | Explain the need for routing. |
| The Routing Table | Explain how routers use tables. |
| Create a LAN | Build a fully connected network. |
Configuration Issues
Share your response to these questions.
How long does it usually take you to set up your router? When was the last time you were able to get it right on the first try? What about when you wanted to add a new PC to your wireless network? And how about getting your wireless printer to connect to your network?
Let’s face it: each network is different and getting the right combination of settings can be confounding. For example, even some reasonably experienced PC hands may not understand the differences between security settings or know that WPA-2 offers better protection than WEP and ordinary WPA?
