A computer network connects computers together to share resources like internet access. A router receives and directs packets between networks and may convert between network types. The document then discusses configuring a MikroTik 951g-2hnd router by connecting it to a laptop, using Winbox software to add a WAN IP and default route, enable wireless and add a password, create a DHCP server, and configure NAT, NTP, and ports. Finally, the computer's IP is changed to automatic and ping tests are done to the Google DNS to confirm the basic router configuration.
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Introduction to basic network and MikroTik configuration presented by Md Sohrab Hossain from IPTEC Limited.
Explains that a computer network connects computers to share resources like the Internet and printers.
Describes routers as devices that analyze and route packets between networks, fundamental for network connectivity.
Announcement of configuring the MikroTik 951g-2hnd as the router for this session.
List of MikroTik advantages including bandwidth management, firewall capabilities, VPN, etc.
Steps to connect MikroTik router to a laptop including the use of winbox software.
Procedures for adding WAN IP addresses, default routes, DNS settings, and configuring LAN.
Instructions to create a DHCP server and configuring Network Address Translation (NAT).
Configuring graphs, NTP client, HTTP port changes, and adjusting computer IP settings.
Final steps for testing the configuration, such as pinging the Google DNS, followed by closing remarks.
A computer networkis a set
of computers connected together for the
purpose of sharing resources. The most
common resource shared today is
connection to the Internet. Other shared
resources can include a printer or a file
server.
5.
A router ishardware device designed to
receive, analyze and move incoming packets
to another network. It may also be used to
convert the packets to another network
interface, drop them, and perform other
actions relating to a network A router is
connected to at least two networks,
commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and
its ISP's network. Routers are located at
gateways, the places where two or more
networks connect.