Franske CNT-2300 Basic Networking Lab

In this lab students, working in partners or small groups, will setup, configure and test a basic network.

1. Research online the Linksys 300N router, determine how to perform a factory reset as well as the default administrator username and password
2. Reset your Linksys 300N router and connect it to two lab computers
3. Make sure the computers are set to receive automatic addressing
4. Check the IP address of each system which has been assigned by the router
5. Try PINGing between your two systems
6. Enable file an printer sharing and share a folder on both systems
7. Test sharing folders and copying files between the two systems
8. Check and test how various Windows Firewall configurations alter your ability to communicate between the two systems
9. Return your system to the original settings

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