Security and Privacy in a Networked World/Networking: erinevus redaktsioonide vahel
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== Typical network settings in workstations/laptops == | == Typical network settings in workstations/laptops == | ||
Today, most ordinary users connect to Internet via either broadband [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSL DSL] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_Internet_access cable networks], or via various wireless networks. Earlier technologies having fallen out of use include | Today, most ordinary users connect to Internet via either broadband [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSL DSL] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_Internet_access cable networks], or via various wireless networks. Earlier technologies having fallen out of use include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dial-up_Internet_access dial-up] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Services_Digital_Network ISDN] connections. | ||
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Most connections are made using the DHCP protocol which obtains the connection data automatically from a server - thus the computer user does not need to set up anything in order to connect. However, in some places, static connections are used that need the following data to be entered: | Most connections are made using the DHCP protocol which obtains the connection data automatically from a server - thus the computer user does not need to set up anything in order to connect. However, in some places, static connections are used that need the following data to be entered: |
Redaktsioon: 7. märts 2014, kell 18:12
NOTE: This topic makes use of Wikipedia articles to provide the basic understanding of the matters. These articles deal with technology and are not much disputed, having reached the common knowledge stage. They also provide some good links for further study under the reference sections.
Basics
Addressing in IPv4
Typical network settings in workstations/laptops
Today, most ordinary users connect to Internet via either broadband DSL or cable networks, or via various wireless networks. Earlier technologies having fallen out of use include dial-up and ISDN connections.
Most connections are made using the DHCP protocol which obtains the connection data automatically from a server - thus the computer user does not need to set up anything in order to connect. However, in some places, static connections are used that need the following data to be entered:
- IP
- netmask
- gateway
- name server
Network security: some things to consider
- turn off everything not in use (especially server systems)
- switch network off when not in use
- In case of home WiFi (also for office systems meant for internal use), change the default name of the network to something unassuming and use the WPA2 encryption with good passwords. Providing a free WiFi service for e.g. guests is a good idea, provided that it is properly managed - a "fire and forget" WiFi may however result in a lot of trouble.
Additional reading and links
- LAN 101: Networking Basics. http://www.tomshardware.com/print/local-area-network-wi-fi-wireless,reviews-3020.html
- KEHOE, B. Zen and the Art of Internet. http://www.cs.indiana.edu/docproject/zen/zen-1.0_toc.html (a classic document, but partially out of date for now)
- KOZIEROK, C. M. The TCP/IP Guide. http://www.tcpipguide.com/
- CERT Tech Tips for Home Network Security. http://www.cert.org/historical/tech_tips/home_networks.cfm
- TCP/IP FAQ. http://www.itprc.com/tcpipfaq/