Define different network parameters. Demonstrate the process of network configurations. Value the importance of networks, the TCP/IP protocol, classes, and subnets in configuring the interface.

1. NETWORKING
CONFIGURATIONS
Manuawan, Frank Loyd D.

2. Learning Objectives
• Define different network parameters.
• Demonstrate the process of network
configurations.
• Value the importance of networks, the TCP/IP
protocol, classes, and subnets in configuring the
interface.

3. Network configuration
Process
It is the process of configuring a
network's controls, flow, and
operation to support the
organization's and/or network
owner's network communication.
Procedure
It encompasses a variety of
configuration and installation
procedures for network hardware,
software, and other supporting
devices and components.

4. Network Parameters
The logical (e.g. IP)
address of the DNS servers
to be used to resolve
domain names
DNS Servers
This address is required to
participate on a WAN,
such as the Internet.
Logical address
This includes the
computer’s name (e.g.
elvis) and the domain on
which it resides (e.g.
csfac8.uwindsor.ca)
Host/domain information
This is the binary mask that
should be used to extract
the network and subnet
information from the host’s
address
Subnet mask

5. Default gateway
This is the logical (e.g. IP) address of the
router which should receive the host’s
Internet-bound packets
Administrator
All of these values would be given to a
computer’s user by a network
administrator
Network Parameters

6. ifconfig
You may use ifconfig (for Linux
network configuration.
Mac OSX
As well as Mac OSX and other Linux-
like environments) allow you to view
information.
View
Network configuration and to
configure your networsk interface.
ipconfig
In a command-line environment, the
commands ipconfig (for Windows
network configuration).
How can you check your network configuration?

7. How to configure a network switch and router?
Channel and band
selection—to improve
performance
Default gateway—to
make the device
visible to network
management tools
IP address—for
identification
Password—for
added security
Neighbor discovery—
for added visibility
Correct time—for
proper troubleshooting
and detailed error logs
CONFIGURABLE
SETTINGS

8. Network configuration
Network configuration allows a system administrator to set up a
network to meet communication objectives. The process involves the
following tasks:
Host
configuration
Router
configuration
Software
configuration
CONFIGURATION

9. Router configuration
Specifies the correct IP addresses and route settings,
etc.
Host configuration
Sets up a network connection on a host
computer/laptop by logging the default network
settings, such as IP addressing, proxy, network name
and ID/password, to enable network connection and
communication.

10. Software configuration
Any network-based software, like an
intrusion detection system (IDS), is
allowed access and provided with
the appropriate credentials to
monitor network traffic.