This is a basic help document for EduNetworkBuilder. You can get to this by going to "Help" -> "Help" from the main network-builder window. Or, if you are working on a puzzle, the number buttons on the right-side should open context help. (Help topics that somehow relate to the specific puzzle).\par
This is a basic help document for EduNetworkBuilder. You can get to this by going to "Help" -> "Help" from the main network-builder window. Or, if you are working on a puzzle, the number buttons on the right-side should open context help. (Help topics that somehow relate to the specific puzzle).\par
\b Overview:\par
\b Overview:\par
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\pard\widctlpar\sa200\sl276\slmult1 The firewall can also do VPNs (see the help topic on VPNs for more information). The VPN allows devices behind one firewall to talk to devices behind another firewall.\par
\pard\widctlpar\sa200\sl276\slmult1 The firewall can also do VPNs (see the help topic on VPNs for more information). The VPN allows devices behind one firewall to talk to devices behind another firewall.\par
}\f0 The wireless router is the most complex device on the network. It functions as a firewall, as a switch (on the wired side) and as a hub (on the wireless side). It has VPN capability and can serve DHCP.\par
}\f0 The wireless router is the most complex device on the network. It functions as a firewall, as a switch (on the wired side) and as a hub (on the wireless side). It has VPN capability and can serve DHCP.\par
\b0 The WAP (Wireless Access Point) is a simple device, which allows you to plug one Ethernet port into a wire, and attach multiple wireless devices to it. Read up on General Wireless for more information on how to configure it. \b \par
\b0 The WAP (Wireless Access Point) is a simple device, which allows you to plug one Ethernet port into a wire, and attach multiple wireless devices to it. Read up on General Wireless for more information on how to configure it. \b \par
\b0 A Wireless Bridge is the opposite end of a Wireless Access Point. It has one wireless client connection, to connect to something that serves a wireless signal, and a built in Ethernet switch to connect to the wired connections. It goes at the far end of a wireless link, and allows you to attach multiple wired devices. The Wireless Bridge is also called Wireless Client Mode (when referring to wireless devices.)\par
\b0 A Wireless Bridge is the opposite end of a Wireless Access Point. It has one wireless client connection, to connect to something that serves a wireless signal, and a built in Ethernet switch to connect to the wired connections. It goes at the far end of a wireless link, and allows you to attach multiple wired devices. The Wireless Bridge is also called Wireless Client Mode (when referring to wireless devices.)\par
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\b0 If you plan it right, you should be able to supernet your subnets, and have one route or rule for them. For example, you may have your networking equipment in 1-63, and your printers from 65-127. That means you can have one route or rule that matches all 128 IPs. This makes life a lot simpler for creating many sorts of rules.\b\par
\b0 If you plan it right, you should be able to supernet your subnets, and have one route or rule for them. For example, you may have your networking equipment in 1-63, and your printers from 65-127. That means you can have one route or rule that matches all 128 IPs. This makes life a lot simpler for creating many sorts of rules.\b\par
Smaller routing tables require less management and resources.\par
Smaller routing tables require less management and resources.\par
\b0 Again, with the onset of more powerful routers, firewalls, and faster networking speeds, this is no longer quite as critical as it once was. But if you have a finely tuned firewall, you can end up with many rules. Often it is very nice to block all access to a whole range instead of blocking access to each machine one IP at a time. Often, the "less management" simply means less work for the techies who are keeping things running smoothly.\par
\b0 Again, with the onset of more powerful routers, firewalls, and faster networking speeds, this is no longer quite as critical as it once was. But if you have a finely tuned firewall, you can end up with many rules. Often it is very nice to block all access to a whole range instead of blocking access to each machine one IP at a time. Often, the "less management" simply means less work for the techies who are keeping things running smoothly.\par
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\b VLANs:\line\b0 Virtual Local Area Networks (Virtual LANs) allow you to segment your network for security sake. Most managed switches can be configured for VLANs.\par