Question 1 (SO 1, AC 1, AC 2)
List examples of LAN devices in the context of a small to medium office.
Question 2 (SO 2, AC 1)
List examples of LAN system software.
Question 3 (SO 3, AC 1, AC 2, AC 3)
Identify and describe the different types of LAN installation tests.
Question 1:
1. Switches
2. Routers
3. Network printers
4. Wireless access points
5. Network attached storage (NAS) devices
6. Ethernet cables
7. Network adapters
8. VoIP phones
Question 2:
1. Network operating systems (e.g. Windows Server, Linux)
2. Network management software (e.g. Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SolarWinds)
3. Network monitoring software (e.g. Nagios, PRTG Network Monitor)
4. Network security software (e.g. firewall software, antivirus software)
5. Remote access software (e.g. VPN software)
Question 3:
1. Cable testing: This involves checking the integrity and connectivity of Ethernet cables by using cable testers or certification tools.
2. Bandwidth testing: This test ensures that the network can handle the expected amount of data traffic without experiencing congestion or bottlenecks.
3. Security testing: This involves testing the LAN's security measures, such as firewalls and encryption protocols, to ensure that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access.