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Networking · Practical Networking Skills

Setting Up a Home Network

Plan connections, place equipment, secure wireless access, and connect devices.

2 min micro-lesson

Lesson focus

Setting Up a Home Network

Describe the key ideas behind “Setting Up a Home Network” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.

Video resources will be added as each NEST lesson is published.

Learning objective

What you will understand

Describe the key ideas behind “Setting Up a Home Network” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.

Key ideas

  • Router placement
  • Secure Wi-Fi
  • Device connection

Try it

Design a simple home network diagram and setup checklist.

Quick recap

Plan connections, place equipment, secure wireless access, and connect devices.