Wireless & SOHO support

Monday, February 8, 2027 · 5:45–8:45 PM · America/Chicago

Configure a secure small office network and diagnose connectivity faults.

HOW THIS MODULE FITS COURSE 107

Computer Hardware, Networking & Device Support

Apply networking fundamentals to a small office and wireless environment. Select an appropriate topology, configure secure connectivity and diagnose signal or access problems.

Certification alignment: CompTIA A+ Core 1 · 220-1201.

PREPARATION / DUE BEFORE CLASS

Read the chapter. Complete the handout.

Due Monday, February 8 before 5:45 PM. Read the assigned material, review assigned slides and fill out every handout response before arriving. This preparation is required for the opening quiz; it is not work to postpone until the hybrid deadline.

Chapters 8. Read the chapter(s) and associated instructor chapter PowerPoints before class. Topic-to-chapter alignment must be checked against the licensed 12th-edition table of contents.

Reading map awaits verification

Preparation checklist

Read each assigned chapter actively: define unfamiliar terms and connect concepts to a support example.
Review the assigned slides, diagrams and procedures; identify prerequisites for each chapter lab.
Complete the handout in your own words with page or section references, a troubleshooting plan and two questions.
Submit the graded handout before 5:45 PM and arrive with access to the authorized lab environment.

Week 5 preparation handout

Week 5 / 107: Wireless & SOHO support
Chapter(s): 8
Complete before class; use chapter page/section references. These are original preparation prompts, not publisher handouts.
1. Define each of these terms and give a support example: wireless, SOHO, network.
2. Explain the assigned learning outcome in your own words: Configure a secure small office network and diagnose connectivity faults.
3. List the tools, permissions, safety precautions and prerequisites for this week's lab work.
4. Draw or describe one relevant component, workflow or troubleshooting decision tree.
5. Answer the reading-check prompts with chapter references: Compare wireless bands; justify WPA settings; distinguish router and switch functions.
6. Write two questions to bring to class. Fill in every response before the opening quiz.

This is a graded assignment within the 5% preparation/documentation category. Submit your completed responses as “Handout” below and bring them to class. Record chapter page or section references and your own explanations.

HYBRID / OUTSIDE OF CLASS

Your independent work

Due Sunday, February 14, 2027 at midnight, end of day.
The submission window ends Monday, February 15 at 12:00 AM America/Chicago. Monday class → following Sunday deadline.

1. MeasureUP — every week

Complete at least one Core 1 · 220-1201 practice with at least 45 questions. Submit the question count, results and corrections or explanations for three weak concepts. Each course has its own weekly practice requirement.

2. NETLAB — graded assignments

Your weekly remote-lab portfolio is graded within the 20% lab category. The instructor assesses the work and evidence for each assigned lab; completion alone is not full credit.

Complete every approved remote-lab title assigned to this week. More than one lab may be required when several titles match the chapter material. Plan the assigned NETLAB work for the weekend after class. Reserve lab time early and allow time to troubleshoot, repeat steps and document results. Submit a remote-lab portfolio with a separate section and completion evidence for each assigned title.

Chapter/topic matching keywords: wireless SOHO network. Only instructor-approved title matches below are assigned. If none are listed, the catalog match is pending; do not assume that an unrelated lab satisfies the requirement.

3. Reinforcement and reflection

After the 107 class, revisit the chapter concepts used in Wireless & SOHO support. Complete at least one MeasureUP practice for this core with a minimum of 45 questions; submit question count, results and corrections for three weak concepts. Complete every instructor-approved NETLAB assignment listed for this module; one or several may be assigned when installed lab titles match the chapter topics (wireless SOHO network). Reserve access early, perform the lab individually, and submit a report for EACH assigned title with its exact name, completion evidence, interpreted results and troubleshooting notes. A lack of an approved link means catalog matching is pending, not that a specific vendor lab has been assigned. Submit the weekly reflection with one decision, supporting evidence and a professional handoff. All of this hybrid work is due at the end of the displayed Sunday for 107 or Tuesday for 108. Reading and handouts have the earlier before-class deadline; quizzes and classroom labs are completed in class only.

Time and dedication

Hybrid means that a substantial part of this college course is completed independently outside the classroom. An eight-week block compresses preparation and practice into a short term; it does not reduce the course's learning requirements. Budget 6–9 hours outside class per course each week, in addition to the three-hour meeting. Taking 107 and 108 concurrently means approximately 12–18 hours of independent work plus six scheduled classroom hours each week (18–24 total). These are planning estimates, not credit-hour guarantees; unfamiliar topics and troubleshooting may take longer. Read early, complete handouts before class, reserve NETLAB time in advance, allow time for failed attempts and repeat practice, and check deadlines separately for each course. This format requires sustained time, reliable technology access, weekly attendance and personal dedication; postponing work until the due date is unlikely to be successful.

IN CLASS ONLY / 5:45–8:45 PM

Prepare → Quiz → Chapter labs → Closeout

5:45–6:00 · Start-of-class quiz

Take the reading quiz at the beginning of class. Answer each prompt with a technical explanation; prompts are equally weighted.

Compare wireless bands; justify WPA settings; distinguish router and switch functions.

Use your preparation to explain the answer and the reason for it. Review missed concepts during closeout and add corrections to your study notes.

6:00–8:10 · Chapter-based lab workshop

This module currently has 2 lab activities, approximately 60 minutes each, excluding the 7:00–7:10 break. The instructor may scope the tasks and demonstrations to fit the session. Weeks may use one extended lab, two standard labs, or three to four short chapter activities.

Lab 1

Design a SOHO topology with router, switch, access point, addressing and WPA security; justify placement and channels.

Identify the support request, required outcome, authorized environment and safety or rollback precautions.
Record the starting configuration and symptoms. Predict the expected result before changing anything.
Perform the assigned procedure, capture relevant commands or settings, and troubleshoot unexpected results.
Verify the outcome with a repeatable test. Submit your observations, evidence, explanation and a concise service handoff.

Lab 2

Troubleshoot a simulated weak-signal or incorrect-security incident using a documented decision tree.

Identify the support request, required outcome, authorized environment and safety or rollback precautions.
Record the starting configuration and symptoms. Predict the expected result before changing anything.
Perform the assigned procedure, capture relevant commands or settings, and troubleshoot unexpected results.
Verify the outcome with a repeatable test. Submit your observations, evidence, explanation and a concise service handoff.

This is an original provisional sequence. Confirm chapter alignment and lab scope against the licensed text; the exact textbook lab sequence has not been extracted. In-class lab work and its evidence are completed in the supervised class period, not assigned as weekend hybrid work.

8:10–8:45 · Closeout lecture, Q&A and announcements

Wireless bands, cabling, internet connections and network appliance roles.

Connect lab results to certification concepts, resolve questions, review common errors, and confirm announcements, next week's reading and the hybrid deadline. Any make-up arrangements require instructor approval.

Assigned chapter slides and external resources

Licensed chapter PowerPoints and verified provider links are awaiting instructor setup. Sign in to access approved materials. Preparation prompts and original class activities are shown above.

Your submissions

Handout: before class. Quiz and classroom labs: in class only. Weekly practice, assigned remote-lab portfolio and reflection: the hybrid deadline shown above. These are separate requirements.