Log into your router and take a screenshot of the advanced features that are available such as port forwarding, VPN, VLANs, and QoS.
Let us know if you use or have used any of these features and why. Also let us know what router model you are connecting to.
Here are some guidelines on how to locate your router's IP address:
1) Locate your default gateway, as this is most commonly the same IP as your router
- For Windows PCs, open a command prompt by clicking on the start menu and typing 'cmd'. Click on the Command Prompt to open.
- Type 'ipconfig' and press enter
- Look for the default gateway address
2) Type the gateway (router's) IP address into a browser
- Login using the appropriate credentials
- Take a screenshot of your router's advanced settings and share it
Note, each router is a little different and may have advanced features in different places.
Here are the results from a SonicWall SoHo W which I use at home:
I highlighted 3G/4G/Modem, VPN and SSL VPN Settings.
In terms of use, I use the VPN for Site to Site VPN configuration. This connects my home router directly to the office VPN concentrator. SSL VPN (remote access VPN) is configured so that I can connect to my home network from elsewhere via a configuration on my laptop or phone. While I may add the service in the future I have not started using 3G/4G/modem as a backup WAN link yet.
In previous classes we have had a few people that do not have access to a router. If that is the case, you can use this simulator (or find another simulator) and report on the advanced features of this router. If you have questions, please let us know - we are happy to help.
We look forward to seeing your results!