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🌐 Networking Resources
Part of the IT-Manual Guides, configurations, and reference logs for network infrastructure.
📚 Core Concepts
Fundamental knowledge for network technicians.
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Basic networking concepts, terminology, and standard configurations. Start here if you are new to network troubleshooting.
🛠️ Installation & Setup
SOPs for hardware installation and infrastructure upgrades.
- Modem Installation How-To Step-by-step guide for provisioning and installing ISP modems.
- Router Setup Standard configuration procedures for deploying new routers.
- Network Migration (Old to New) Checklist and process for migrating a client from legacy network hardware to a new stack without downtime.
🔐 Access & Configuration
Credentials, login locations, and specific settings.
- Router & Modem Access Methods for accessing gateway administrative interfaces (IPs, local domains, and physical connections).
- Local Wi-Fi Network Info & Logins Template/Log for recording client Wi-Fi SSIDs, encryption types, and passphrases.
- Network Location Documentation regarding Network Location profiles (Private vs. Public) and physical location mapping.
⚡ Quick Reference: Common Gateways
Standard default IPs for hardware often encountered in the field.
| Brand | Default IP | Common User | Common Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast/Xfinity | 10.0.0.1 |
admin |
password |
| CenturyLink | 192.168.0.1 |
admin |
(on sticker) |
| Netgear | 192.168.1.1 |
admin |
password |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 |
admin |
admin |
| Asus | 192.168.1.1 |
admin |
admin |
| Ubiquiti | 192.168.1.20 |
ubnt |
ubnt |
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