Wireless Network Training Manual

Mamadou A Diallo

BTech in Computer Systems

New York City College of Technology, CUNY

This User manual was created as a class Project in ENG2575, Spring 2021. Any question about this project should be addressed to Mamadou  Diallo at Mamadou.Diallo14@citytech.cuny.edu.

Table of Contents

(Use section numbering instead of pagination)

1.0 Introduction

      1.1 Purpose

      1.2 Intended Audience

      1.3 Scope

      1.4 Organization Descriptions

      1.5 Abbreviations

      1.6 Motivation

      1.7 Safety

2.0 Description of a Wireless Router

     2.1 Illustrations of a wireless router

      2.2 Description of wireless router parts.

3.0 List of Material and Equipment required for a wireless Network Connection

      3.1 Illustration of the Equipment Needed to Carry Out the Instructions

      3.2 Tools Needed for a Wireless Internet Connection

      3.3 Table of Tool Parts and Descriptions

4.0 Directions

5.0 Trouble Shooting

6.0 Glossary List

7.0 References List

Wireless Network Training Manual

1.0 Introduction

A wireless network is a single system of broadband internet developed for home or office use. It utilizes equipment such as a transceiver, card/antenna, and router; the equipment relies on a broadband service obtained from a service provider. Wireless devices and broadband services create a wireless broadband network that sends data on wireless technology (Wi-Fi). After a full connection, you can access internet service within a particular coverage area asset on the router. A wireless router connects to the modem directly, allowing transmission of information to devices on the home network and allowing them to access the internet.

1.1 Purpose

The instructional manual intends to provide simple and viable information on how wireless network works utilizing wireless routers.

1.2 Intended Audience

The target audience for the training manual is the grade eight students.

1.3 Scope

The range of wireless network coverage depends on the connected area's size and the barriers that hinder signals from reaching target destinations. The strength of a router plays a core role in determining the area are internet service will cover. Examples of objects that block Wi-Fi signals include fireplaces, mirrors, and landscape.

1.4 Organization Descriptions

At the end of the training menu, the 8th-grade students are expected to have a clear understanding of:

·          What is wireless internet?

·          What is a wireless router?

·          The core tools required to facilitate wireless internet commands in a computer.

·          The network configuration process.

·          How to solve internet-related issues.

1.5 Abbreviations

WLAN- Wireless Local Area Network

WAN- Wireless Area Network

WPS – Wi-Fi Protected Setup

USB – Universal Serial Bus

IOS – iPhone Operating System

WPA2 – Wi-Fi Protected Access 2

1.6 Motivation

Wireless internet is significant to 8th-grade students as it assists them in accessing online education materials and share important ideas with friends. The motive to develop this training manual is to offer the students essential information on wireless internet components, how it connects with devices, and improve their ability to access the internet and improve on their browsing abilities. The manual also seeks to recommend a viable solution to the common problems they encounter while using the internet.

1.7 Safety

Wireless internet is available to a broad public audience. There are security issues that arise when an electronic device is connected to a wireless network, such as viruses, attacks, and unauthorized access in case of inappropriate protection (Kavianpour & Anderson, 2017). Wireless internet providers cannot guarantee private data and communication while you are utilizing the service. Therefore, it is recommendable for internet users to adopt safety software such as lock systems, anti-virus, and effective firewall protections.

2.0 Description of a Wireless Router

A wireless router is an electronic device that facilitates transmission of wireless network and access to broadband internet services; it acts as an access point for a Wireless local area network (WLAN). A wireless router utilizes wireless radio signals to interface internet devices to the external network environment (WAN), the Internet; it also functions as a switch and an internet access point. A wireless router can support multiple users or cover a particular network range depending on its functional capabilities (Okokpujie & Chukwu, 2018). Most of the quality wireless routers function as firewalls to monitor, control, filter, and block the forwarding and routing of network traffic.

2.1 Illustrations of a wireless router

A wireless router comprises power buttons and connectivity ports. The power buttons at the front view indicate the connection of devices to the back view of the router's port. The connection ports and indicators include the power button, WAN, LAN, Network ports, and input ports.

2.2 Description of wireless router parts.

A wireless internet router comprises the front view power indicators and the back view connectivity ports that offer significant features to support its functions.

1. The Front View: The features include six indicator lights.

• The first light indicator is a power button. It shows a solid green light while powered on and a solid red while the firmware is upgrading. While off, no light connection.
• The second indicator light is for the USB. A solid green light indicates that storage or devices connected by USB. While in use, it lights a flashing green indicator, and when off, no devices are connected to the USB.
• The third indicator is a WPS power button. When the WPS is ready to connect, it indicates a solid green light. A flashing green light indicates that pairing is in progress and while off indicates the WPS is disabled.
• The fourth button is a wireless indicator that lights up a solid green color when the network is ready. A flashing green light shows the device is transmitting the wireless data. While off, the wireless network shows that the device is disabled.
• The fifth light button indicates LAN. A solid green color shows that a LAN is connected, and the flashing green shows that the device is transmitting data over the local area network. Off shows, no LAN Ethernet transmission.
• The sixth light button is the Internet/WAN button. Solid Green (The device has WAN Internet IP and is ready to use. Solid Red (The device has a WAN Ethernet link, but the WAN IP is unavailable). A Flashing green light (the device is transmitting data over WAN internet). Off shows no WAN Ethernet connection.

2. The back view has the following features:

• Power switch to light a router on and off
• LAN Network Ports. It connects electronic devices to the Ethernet cables.
• Power Input port. It connects the router to the source of power.

3.0 List of Material and Equipment required for a wireless Network Connection

• Electronic devices such as computers, mobile phone
• Router
• Modem cable
• Internet
• Server

3.1 Illustration of the Equipment Needed to Carry Out the Instructions

A wireless router connects to devices within a network by transmitting data packets between them, sending them to the different electronic devices, and from devices to the Ethernet. The diagram below illustrates the process of data and wireless internet transmission on devices.

The image demonstrates that the transmission of wireless internet works as delivery of a courier package. The courier requires a delivery recipient, the sender, and a proper mode to deliver the parcel to the right recipient. Similarly, wireless internet is the (package) that needs a viable method of communication (the Wireless router), the correct address/ location of the recipient (electronic device), and a support system of the transmission such as a power source.

3.2 Tools Needed for a Wireless Internet Connection

·          Wireless network systems such as WPA or WOA2 security-enabled devices.

·          Graphic User Interface that is web-enabled such as Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system.

·          Supporting browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Chrome

·          A phone require a Safari on IOS and a browser such as Google Chrome 32 or higher for mobile.

3.3 Table of Tool Parts and Descriptions

4.0 Directions

A wireless router requires a configuration setup to link or reset it to the internet and computers.

Step 1: Configuration settings

·          Connect the power cord to your power source

·          Unplug all Ethernet connections

·          Then, hold down the reset button for a few seconds.

Step2: Cable setting

Connect your electronic device to the WAN port and DO NOT interfere with the LAN ports.

Step 3: Router Setup

·          Use your computer to open browser support such as Chrome while it’s connected to a router.

·          Enter the IP address provided in the wireless settings and press enter (Check an address starting with 192.168.)

·          On the user name, insert blank or admin.

·          On the passcode, space insert admin or password.

·          Then, click OK.

Step 4: Setup and confirm the IP details

·          Adjust time and date or other necessary information on the screen display.

·          Then, save settings.

Step 5: Wireless (SSID) Configuration

·          Click wireless on the display.

·          Select the basic wireless settings.

·          Enter the name of your choice into the SSID space.

·          Select the latter option on the network usage. Do NOT share the password with untrusted parties to maintain credential security.

·          Save settings at the bottom toolbox.

Step 6: Securing Network. Security mode should always use the WPA or WPA2.

·          On the top toolbar, select wireless.

·          Click wireless security.

·          Select WPA/WPA2 key in the security mode field.

·          Set the WPA algorithm to AES. If the choice is not available, use TKIP.

·          Insert the shared WPA Key (8-32 characters). It should be easy for you to remember but challenge for a third party to guess.

·          Click on the save settings field.

Step 7: WAN cable setup

Connect your device/computer to the WAN port (in color yellow). DO NOT use the LAN ports.

Step 8: Setup Verification

·          The first step, restart the computer,

·          ON the computer desktop, click START, RUN, and then OK.

·          On windows, type “ipconfig/release,” click Enter, retype, “ipconfig/renew,” and press Enter.

·          Recheck the preferred IP address and restart the process if it does not begin with 169.233.xxx xxx.

5.0 Trouble Shooting

Below are solutions recommended on issues you might encounter while using your router.

Problem 1: Inactive indicator lights. The power indicator should produce green lights when switched on. If it is off:

·          Confirm the switch button at the back view is turned on

·          Check if the adapter is plugged into power properly, indicating a green light

·          Check whether the electrical outlet is plugged into a power source; you can also test if it works using another electrical device.

Problem 2: Slow Internet. You can try the solutions below:

·          Reboot the router

·          Check the Wi-Fi band and reposition it separate from your other electronic devices to prevent band interference.

·          If your device is 5GHz enabled, you can connect it to the 5GHz network to access a better and faster service experience.

·          Place an electrical device you are using within 10 feet from your router, solving the wireless range issue; internet speed decreases with an increase in distance away from the router.

Problem 3. The internet is not working

·          Check if the wireless signal is on and, if not, confirm that the wireless broadband is recharged.

·          Restart the electronic device you are using and try to reconnect to the internet

·          Check Ethernet cables and ensure they are stable and intact and verify if they are damaged.

·          Do the three options fail? Reconnect the Wi-Fi network, wait for a few minutes, turn on the modem, wait for two minutes, and finally turn on the router.

·          You still cannot access the connection? Contact your Internet Service Provider for further assistance.

Problem 4: The wireless device does not connect to the router

·          First, ensure that your device is Wi-Fi enabled.

·          Secondly, checks if your device supports WPA 2 encryption in the network settings menu; if not, change to the mode.

·          Finally, ensure that you connect your device to the appropriate network using the right password security code.

6.0 Glossary List

Wireless Internet. It is the sending and receiving of internet data through radio waves instead of sounds and pictures.

Broadband service. It involves a high transmission of internet access from a trusted subscription provider.

Ethernet. It refers to the link of computers to a local area network.

Router. A networking device that received and sends data packets between computer networks and the receiver; traffic director of internet functions.

7.0 References

Kavianpour, A., & Anderson, M. C. (2017, June). An overview of wireless network security. In 2017 IEEE 4th International Conference on Cyber Security and Cloud Computing (CSCloud) (pp. 306-309). IEEE.

Okokpujie, K. O., Chukwu, E. C., Noma-Osaghae, E., & Okokpujie, I. P. (2018). Novel active queue management scheme for routers in wireless networks. International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (I. Re. CAP), 8(1), 53-61.