1. Mark Shaw
Consulting Manager
MNA / Npower Michigan
mark@npowermichigan.org

2. Slides Available from…
http://www.slideshare.net/npowermichigan

3. NPower Mission
To inspire and empower nonprofits to use
technology to better serve their communities.

4. • Tech Assessments
• Tech Workshops
• Project Work
• Managed Care
– Monitoring and Help desk with
remote support

5.  LAN and WAN
 Internet Connections
 Network Devices
 Configuration Info
 Network Printing
 File Shareing

6. • WAN Wide Area Network
Internet
• LAN Local Area Network
Internal Office Network
LAN LAN
LAN
LAN
WAN
LAN
LAN

7. Internet Connectors
T1 Line (1.5
Mbps) Standard DSL Standard Cable
download & download speed download speed (6
upload (1.5 Mbps) Mbps)
“symmetrical”
Standard DSL Standard DSL
upload speed (384 upload speed (1.5
kbps) Mbps)

8. From LAN to Wan
WAN
Software Firewall ? Cable or DSL Modem
Zone Alarm
Router
WAN
Cable or DSL Modem

9. Networking Equipment
Stick with top brands:

10. Modems
DSL
• 1 Phone In Line (from WAN)
• 1 Network Out (Router’s WAN port or PC)
• Needs Router or PC to “authenticate”
Cable
• 1 Cable In Line (coax)
• 1 Network Out (Router’s WAN port or PC)

11. Firewall
Secures traffic between WAN and LAN
• Usually integrated into Router
• Can be separate device
Connected after Router
Typically seen with T1 Service
T1 Modem Router LAN
Firewall
24 Port Switch
WAN
Router
Cable or DSL
Firewall
Modem
4Port Switch
Wireless Access Point

12. One for all!
ADSL Router
• DSL Modem
• Router
• Firewall
• 4 Port Switch
WAN
LAN

13. Routers
Separates the LAN from the WAN
High End Router
Basic Router Wireless Router Content Filtering Subscription
Basic Firewall Basic Firewall High Speed to WAN
4 Port Switch 4 Port Switch Advanced Management
Basic Management Basic Management Wireless Access Point
Wireless Access Point

14. Wired vs. Wireless
Wired Connections:
More reliable
Faster
More secure
Use wireless for Convenience and Necessity
Buy the Wireless and disable the WAP

15. Wireless Routers
Wireless G – Wireless N (pre N) –
54 Mbps speed 108+ Mbps
100 meter range 300 meter range
Not a standard yet…

16. Router Integration
• Router
• Firewall
• Wireless Access Point
• Network Switch
• DSL or cable modem
• Print Server
• USB Network Drive Port
• Reset Button!!
Erases configuration of router back to factory settings
IT DOES NOT “reboot” the modem

17. Configuring a Router
Use the Setup Wizard
WAN
Cable Connection
Select Cable or use defaults
DSL
Select and setup PPPOE connection using your DSL
username and password to “authenticate” DSL modem

18. Configuring Router Wireless
Enable/Disable
SSID (“NewDetroitOpen”)
Channel ( From 6 to 11 )
Wireless Type (A/B, G, PreN, N)
Security (default is OPEN no pwd)

19. Router Wireless Security
Security Mode
WEP  breakable
WPA2 Personal (aka WPA2-PSK)  more secure
Define Wireless Password or Key

20. Configuring Router
Change Default Admin Password
Router Management
From browser: 192.168.1.1 or .0.1 then.. Enter username and pwd
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Automatically sends IP information to PC’s, printers etc.
Range: Defined (ie. From 192.168.1.50 - .100)
Can ONLY be one service (if you have a server disable DHCP on router)
Hint: Label bottom of Router
• Address: 192.168.1.1
• Admin Pwd
• SSID
• Wireless Pwd

21. Switches
Distributes Network Connections
•Switches vs. Hubs
•Managed vs. UnManaged
•Ports (4, 5, 8, 16, 24, 48 ports)
•Speed ( 10/100 or 10/100/1000 gb)

22. Cable
• Cat5 (only 10/100)
• Cat5e ( 1000gb up to 200ft)
• Cat6 ( 100gb up to 300ft )
http://www.Cablesforless.com

23. Wireless Access Point (WAP)
•Attached to Switch
•Looks like a Router but is NOT
•Has 1 Network port for connection to switch
•Setup for Wireless only
SSID
Wireless Security

24. Basic Network Layout
Cable/DSL Firewall/Wireless
Modem Router
Switch
Private LAN

25. Network Printers
•Use Workgroup Laser Printers over Dedicated
•Duplex, Color, Network Copier etc..
•Workgroup Printer Network setup
•Setup with “Static IP#” out of DHCP range

26. Printers
Networked Laser Color Inkjet
copier 3-5 cents laser 10-35 cents
<2 cents 7-9 cents
Source: http://www.jeffersondavis.k12.ms.us/Departments/InformationTechnology/FAQs/tabid/72/Default.aspx
accessed on 8/9/2007.

27. Print Servers
Network a non-network printer
HP Jetdirect VS. Others

28. NAS Devices
Used For Network File Sharing
•Inexpensive alternative to Server
•Reliable
•Fairly easy to setup
•User Securities
•Fast

29. Cloud File Sharing
File Sharing and Backup from a Hosted Server
• Amazon Jungle Disk
• Mozy Pro
• Ibackup
Great for “fragmented” org’s
Can be slow due to down/up load times

30. Best Source for Professional Reviews:
Best Source for User Reviews and
Purchasing:

31. Mark Shaw
Consulting Manager
MNA / Npower Michigan
mark@npowermichigan.org