TestOut Network Pro Certification Question 8 of 15 Time spent: 01:05:47 of 02:00:00 X to answer this question, complete the lab using information below. You will only be allowed one attempt to complete this lab. Launch Lab You need to configure a home office network for an employee that will telecommute several days a week. The employee has just subscribed to a service from his landline telephone provider that renders internet transmission speeds up to 1000 Mbps over the phone line. The employee will use his Home-PC computer to access the company network via the internet through a VPN connection. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: 1. Select and connect the appropriate modem/router: * Move the modem/router from the Shelf to the employee’s home workspace. • Use the correct cable to connect the modem/router to the correct port in the wall outlet. – Plug the modem/router in using the correct power supply. 2. Connect the modem/router to the computer using a cable that supports the 1000 Mbps service. 3. Create a VPN connection on Home-PC using the following settings: • Use the connection name Company VPN. Use the internet address 172.25.25.25. – Use the user name VPN_user. – Use the password c@rPn3t. Remember the sign-in info. – Connect to the VPN.
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
To complete the lab, follow these steps:
Step 1: Set Up the Modem/Router
- Select the Appropriate Modem/Router: Choose a modem/router that supports up to 1000 Mbps over a telephone line (likely a DSL or VDSL modem/router).
- Place the Modem/Router: Move it from the Shelf to the employee’s workspace.
- Connect the Modem/Router to the Wall Outlet:
- Use a DSL/VDSL cable (RJ-11) to connect the modem/router to the wall outlet’s DSL port.
- Power the Modem/Router:
- Plug the power adapter into the modem/router and a power outlet. Turn on the modem/router.
Step 2: Connect the Modem/Router to the Home-PC
- Choose the Correct Cable:
- Use a Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable to support speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
- Connect the Cable:
- Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the modem/router’s LAN port and the other end into the Ethernet port on the Home-PC.
Step 3: Configure the VPN Connection
- Access VPN Settings:
- On Home-PC, go to
Settings > Network & Internet > VPN. - Click “Add a VPN connection.”
- Enter VPN Details:
- VPN Provider: Windows (built-in).
- Connection Name: Company VPN.
- Server Name or Address: 172.25.25.25.
- VPN Type: Automatic.
- User Name and Password: VPN_user and c@rPn3t.
- Check the box to “Remember my sign-in info.”
- Save and Connect:
- Save the connection and click “Connect” to establish the VPN.
Explanation
The task involves setting up a high-speed internet connection and configuring a VPN for secure remote access. Selecting a modem/router compatible with 1000 Mbps ensures maximum internet performance. Using a Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable supports gigabit speeds, providing a reliable connection between the modem/router and the PC. Configuring the VPN allows the employee to securely access the company network, protecting sensitive data. Following the steps in order ensures the network and VPN are correctly set up and functional.