A+ Core 1 PBQ 2: SOHO Wireless Network Configuration

Scenario

A customer has a SOHO wireless router. They want stable Wi-Fi, a secure private network, and predictable IP information for a printer. The router LAN IP is 192.168.10.1/24. DHCP should hand out addresses from 192.168.10.100 through 192.168.10.199. The network printer should always receive 192.168.10.50.

Your task: Select the correct SOHO settings.

1. Default gateway for client devices:

2. Subnet mask for /24:

3. DHCP start address:

4. DHCP end address:

Wireless and Services

5. Best way to give the printer the same address every time:

6. Best band for faster short-range wireless performance:

7. Best basic security choice for the wireless network:

8. If a client receives 169.254.x.x, what does that indicate?

Instructor Answer

Gateway: 192.168.10.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP range: 192.168.10.100 - 192.168.10.199
Printer: use a DHCP reservation for 192.168.10.50.
5GHz is usually better for faster short-range Wi-Fi; 2.4GHz often travels farther.
Use a strong passphrase and modern wireless encryption.
A 169.254.x.x address indicates APIPA, commonly caused by DHCP failure.