Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: July 13, 2010 Length of Class: 52 Minutes Tracks Networking Prerequisites Introduction to Networking Purpose of Class This class discusses the uses and functionality of SOHO routers. Topics Covered Types of Routers External IP Addresses DHCP Server Port Forwarding Firewalls Port Triggering Examples of Multiple Router Configurations Class Notes SOHO Routers are better than residential routers, and easier to use then Enterprise routers Always buy a static IP address if servers on the LAN will provide services to the Internet DHCP is provided by most SOHO routers. Create a DHCP scope that does not include the static IP addresses used by other servers on the network. The DHCP server on a SOHO router can trigger other DHCP servers to turn off Port Forwarding allows you to forward specific types on Internet traffic to specific servers on the LAN Firewalls block ports which can prevent hacking, but can also cause problems for legitimate users
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Understanding SOHO Routers