CSS Q3 M4 Wide Area Network (WAN) Configuration Quiz

What command can Lily use in CMD to find her router's IP address?

• netstat

• ping

• msconfig

• ipconfig

Answer explanation

The command 'ipconfig' is used in CMD to display network configuration details, including the IP address of the router (default gateway). Other options like 'netstat' and 'ping' serve different purposes.

Ethan wants to reset his router to factory settings. Which button should he press?

• WAN port

• WPS button

• Reset button

• LAN ports

Answer explanation

The reset button is specifically designed to restore the router to its factory settings. Pressing it will erase all custom configurations, unlike the WAN port, WPS button, or LAN ports, which serve different functions.

What is the first step David should take to configure his office's wide area network?

• Reset the router

• Identify router’s IP address

• Gather and prepare

• Establish right connection

Answer explanation

The first step in configuring a wide area network is to gather and prepare necessary information, such as network requirements and equipment details, before proceeding with any technical configurations.

Which port or button on the router connects it to a computer?

• WAN port

• WPS button

• Reset button

• LAN ports

Answer explanation

The LAN ports on a router are specifically designed to connect devices like computers to the network. In contrast, the WAN port connects to the internet, while the WPS and Reset buttons serve different functions.

Which IP configuration detail shows the IP address of the router?

• IPv4 address

• Default Gateway

• Subnet Mask

• IPv6 address

Answer explanation

The Default Gateway is the IP address of the router that connects a local network to external networks. It serves as the forwarding host for packets destined for networks outside the local subnet.

What part of the router connects to the internet service provider (ISP)?

• WAN port

• WPS button

• Reset button

• LAN ports

Answer explanation

The WAN port (Wide Area Network port) is specifically designed to connect the router to the internet service provider (ISP), allowing internet access. Other options like LAN ports are for local network connections.

While setting up a new Wi-Fi network, which feature helps Maya connect her smartphone and tablet easily?

• WAN port

• WPS button

• Reset button

• LAN ports

Answer explanation

The WPS button allows for easy connection of new devices to the network by enabling a secure wireless connection with a simple push, making it the correct choice for discovering new devices.

Avery is trying to access her router's web-management page. Which of the following is NOT a step in this process?

• Open the web browser

• Click logout

• Enter computer BIOS settings

• Enter the username and password

Answer explanation

Entering computer BIOS settings is unrelated to accessing a router's web-management page. The correct steps include opening a web browser, entering the router's IP, and logging in with a username and password.

Noah is setting up his new router. Which step allows him to configure the network settings?

• Identify IP address

• Open web-management page

• Establish right connection

• Reset the router

Answer explanation

The correct step to configure the network settings of the router is to 'Open web-management page'. This page allows access to the router's settings, including network configuration options.

What step is NOT part of configuring a wide area network?

• Choose the best internet service provider (ISP)

• Connect the computer to the router

• Prepare the needed devices

• Type ipconfig in the command line

Answer explanation

Typing 'ipconfig' in the command line is a troubleshooting step, not a configuration step for a wide area network. The other options involve selecting an ISP, connecting devices, and preparing necessary equipment.