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Presented by Nick SmithSeptember 9, 2014
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QuestionsHow many of you have more than one computer athome?How many of you connect to the Internet usingbroadband (Cable or DSL)How many already have a home router? Already have a wireless router?
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AGENDAConnecting things togetherHome network - terminology
Security Firewalls, Filtering, etc Setting up a home router Setting up Print and File SharingQuestions
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HOME NETWORKInternet ISP
Wire to home
ModemTranslates electronic data
RouterDisperses electronic data
Network AdaptorRequired for each Computer Wired
NIC (network interface card) orethernet card
Wireless Wireless Adaptor
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NETWORKOne OR More Devices Connected Together
To the Internet with a routerTo each other in order to share Resources:
Internet ConnectionsSharing FilesSharing Printers
WAN, LAN, WLAN, PAN WAN Wide Area N etwork many computers, locations LAN Local Area Network few computers, 1 location PAN Personal Area N etwork home network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
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WIRELESS Wireless Networking Standards802.11 a, b, and gconfiguration specifications to insure compatibilityDifferent speed/range capabilities
Equipment conforming to g is most popular/available Good for 100-400 feet in a house
General rule dont mix equipment made to differentstandards
Bluetooth
Standard which is often used for peripheral devicesPrinters, scanners, cell phones, etcShort range (10 ft), high speed
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What is a Cable/DSL ModemModem (modulator/demodulator)
encodes/decodes information transmitted to theinternet
Usually provided and controlled by your ISPConnects your home to the Internet.This is the device that gets your public IP (internetprotocol) addressNormally has no firewall protection
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What is a RouterConnects one network to another Sometimescalled a Gateway Connects your computer to the internet (cablemodem or DSL Line) keeps LAN traffic localRouters keep track of IP addresses and physical(MAC) addresses of hosts
IP (Internet Protocol) address your computersinternet addressMAC (Media Access Control) id for each physicalcommunication device
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What is a Firewall A device that filters packets of data or trafficIts job is to be a traffic cop
You configure the firewall: What will allow to pass What will it block
Hides your home network from the outside worldCan be either in hardware or softwareMost popular routers for home have built infirewall protection
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What Does a Firewall do?They:Protect your home computer from the bad guysKeep your information privateMake you less of a target
By:
Stopping virusesHiding your computer from the worldMaking the bad guys work harder to get your info
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Firewall Protection
1. Checks incoming traffic from the network before it gets to your home network . default Blocks all Incoming connections
2. Traffic leaving your home network default - Allow all outbound connections
3. Hardware firewalls protect you home network by stop all traffic before it get to yourcomputers
4. Personal software firewall on your computer blocks incoming and outgoing (lets you knowwhat is leaving your computer)
FirewallHome
Network
Internet
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HardwareFirewall RoutersThe idea is layers of protection
Examples of home combo units include
Belkin (we will demo tonight)Dlink Linksys Netgear
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Software Firewalls Adding a second level of protectionControlling what leaves your computer
By being aware of application level attacksBy allow you to schedule
Usage of the internet by time (control access at night)By location (block content for young children)
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Configure Wireless Firewall/router
Overview1. Basic Settings name, ip address, etc Check for firmware updates
2. Set Account name and passwordChange name and password dont used default
3. Wireless Settings SSID broadcast make sure that remote computers are set to automatically connect
Do not enable DMZDo enable ping blocking
4. Security - Blocking and Filtering Wireless Security encryptionMAC filtering
5. Back up settings
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Basic Settings and InfoRun Install CD that comes with router
Basic info will be automatically entered or requested
To change info:For Belkin the default IP address is 192.168.2.1Other manufacturers use different ip addresses (later slide)Enter this into address barSetup page will be displayed
Firmware - software that is embedded in a hardware device Updated occasionally by manufacturesCheck whenever you access router
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Account NameChange nameDefault name is set by manufacturer eg, Belkin54
Bad guys know defaults and default administrativepasswords
Create Administrative PasswordUse Strong Password
Record your password where you can find it so youcan make changes
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Passwords
Your computer password is the foundation of your computer security
No Password = No SecurityOld Passwords & Same Password = Reduced SecuritySet and change the administrator password on router (and yourcomputer logon)STRONG PASSWORD 6-8 digit passwords
use upper, lower case, numbers and symbols
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Wireless Settings
SSID - service set identifier name given to your wireless networkBroadcasting this ID makes network visible to PCs in area
can be turned off so it will not be detected by other PCs in areaBe sure to set up your own pc to automatically detect and logon to your WLAN
DMZ allows you to select a PC to access WLAN outside the firewalldo not enable unless firewall interferes with some activity
Ping Blocking troubleshooting toolSignal sent and echo received indicates valid ip addressUsed by hackers to find active computersEnable ping blocking wont send echo back
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Security Blocking and Filtering
Encryption coding transmissionsMultiple variations. 2 most common:
WPA-PSK Wireless Protected Access (Pre-shared key)Use same password for all computersPreferred Choice
WEP Wired equivalent privacy
64 or 128 bit encryption doesnt matter Enter Password converts to hex codeMust enter hex code
2nd Choice (if WPA not supported)
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MAC FilteringMAC address Media Access Control address
Unique ID permanently attached to eachcommunication device by manufacturer hardware idCan find MAC address: run cmd ipconfig/all
Enter MAC addresses of acceptable networkclients
If address is not on filter list, access to network will bedenied
Very effective security method
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RECAPSteps to protect your wireless network
1. Change the default password on your router2. Enable WPA(PSK) or WEP on router and wireless
workstation3. Use MAC address filtering4. SSID broadcast off5. Prohibit Peer-to-peer (Ad Hoc) networking5. Keep current on hardware bios upgrades
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Print and File SharingOverview
Print and File Sharing:Useful, but Risky if all computers are not secure
Setting up Network for Printer and File sharing1. Interface card
Set Interface card to allow2. Each computer in network
Make sure each computer is part of network3. Printer
Make sure that Print sharing is allowed for printerLoad appropriate print drivers on each computer
4. Firewall SettingsReset network IP range to trusted zone
5. Place files to share in Shared Documents folder
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Print and File SharingDetails (1)
Be sure WLAN is working and secureInterface card
Start connect to NIC or WLAN card properties
Check File and Printer sharing on Microsoft Networks Repeat for all PCs on Network
PrinterStart Printers and Faxes shared printer
Select properties sharing check share this Printer)
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Print and File SharingDetails (2)
FirewallBe sure WLAN IPs are allowed in Firewall for all PCsZone Alarm
Firewall zones add IP range
Network ID for each computerUnder My Computer Properties Computername
Click Change and add WLAN name as Workgroup
Shared Documents Folder for each computer Any files in the Shared Documents folder will beaccessible from all computers