Field Service Technician Interview Question:

Explain me why Should You Know To Setup A Basic Wired/wireless Network?

Submitted by: Muhammad

☛ Know to setup a network with a modem, router and a few client computers.
☛ Understand how IP addresses work in a private network vs public Internet situation.
☛ A general understanding of masking/subnetting.
☛ Understand what your Gateway is.
☛ Understand how DHCP works and also know how to setup a basic computer to computer network.
☛ Understand how and when to use static IPs.
☛ Know how to forward ports.
☛ If wireless is involved, know how to apply encryption, understand signal strengths and how it can be improved.
Submitted by: Muhammad