pace it - client networking (part 2)

Client side network setup II.

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– Establishing network connections.

– Proxy settings.

– Remote Desktop.

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Establishing network connections.Client side network setup II.

Establishing network connections.

– Dial-up.» Requires a modem and an ISP that accepts dial-up

connections.

– Set up.» Select Network and Sharing Center from the

Control Panel.» Select Set Up a New Connection or Network.» Enter the information provided by the ISP (e.g.,

the number to use, username, and password).» Either allow or disallow other people to use the

connection.» Click on the Create button.



– Virtual Private Network (VPN).» Allows for private connection over public

networks.» Creates an encrypted tunnel to the VPN server or

firewall.

– Set up.» Select Network and Sharing Center from the

Control Panel.» Select Set up a new connection or network.» Select Connect to a workplace.» Click on the Use my Internet connection

(VPN) button.» Enter the IP address of the VPN server.» Enter the proper username, password, and

domain (if required).» Click on the Connect button.» The computer will cycle through all the available

tunneling protocols until the VPN server accepts one.



– Wireless.» Requires the capability (wireless adapter), a

compatible wireless access point (WAP), and an Internet connection.

– Set up.» Know the service set identifier (SSID) of the

wireless network.» Know the type of security used (WEP, WPA, WPA2,

or 802.X).» Click Start.» Select Connect To.» Select the wireless network you wish to join.» Select Connect.» Enter the proper credentials when prompted.» Click on the OK button.



– Wired.» Requires a network interface card (NIC) and the

proper type of cabling (e.g., Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6).» Requires a switch or router, or both.

– Set up.» In most cases, the set up for a wired network is

automatic, as access to a functioning switch port is deemed sufficient authorization to use a network.

» Set up for both wired and wireless networks often use DHCP to configure the proper IP addresses.


Proxy settings.Client side network setup II.

Proxy settings.

Proxy servers enable a network to use caching and filtering on the network.

Caching conserves bandwidth, while filtering restricts access to Web pages. An added benefit to using a proxy server is that the end user is hidden (shielded) from the Internet.


Proxy settings.

– Proxy Settings.» Most client side proxy settings are established by

the browser.

– Set up.» Select Internet Options from the Control Panel.» Click the Connections tab.» Click the LAN Settings button.» Check the box for Use a Proxy Server for Your

LAN.» Enter the IP address and port for the proxy server.» It is possible to bypass the proxy server for local

network traffic.» Click on the OK button.


Remote Desktop.Client side network setup II.

Remote Desktop.

Allowing Remote Desktop access means you can use your PC from anywhere you have Internet access.

Remote Desktop can be a powerful tool in your arsenal, but it is also a vulnerability. Allowing Remote Desktop permits outside access to what should be a secure system.


Remote Desktop.

– Remote Desktop.» Remote settings need to be allowed before

Remote Desktop can be enabled.» By default Windows Firewall blocks access to the

Remote Desktop feature.

– Set up.» Select System from the Control Panel.» Select Remote settings.» Select the radio button that sets the remote

connection level that is desired.» Click Apply.» Select Windows Firewall from the Control Panel.» Select Allow a program or feature through

Windows Firewall.» Check the box for Remote Desktop and then

check the box for the types of network profiles allowed, either Private or Public (not recommended).

» Click the OK button.


What was covered.Client side network setup II.

Dial-up, VPN, wireless, and wired networks all have their own methods of establishing connections. Wired networks are the easiest, as access to a working port is usually deemed sufficient authentication.

Topic


Summary

Proxy servers allow for caching of and restriction to Web pages. On the client side, the settings are usually established by the Web browser.

Proxy settings.

Remote Desktop requires a two-step process. Remote Desktop must be enabled under the Systems settings and then Windows Firewall must be configured to allow the remote connection into the system.

Remote Desktop.

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