CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware: Exams 220-801 and 220-802, 2nd Edition

Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks

Nearly every small office has a network, and it seems like most homes these days have one or more computers that need access to the Internet. As a technician, you may be asked to set up or troubleshoot any number of these types of networks, often collectively referred to as small office, home office (SOHO) networks. This part of the chapter will give you the background you need to feel comfortable that you can get the job done. Most of the principles we talk about here apply to larger networks as well, so they’re helpful if you’re in a corporate environment too.

Before we get into installation and configuration, though, it’s critical to introduce a topic that permeates this whole discussion: planning