IT261 Purdue University Unit 10 Remote Access Discussion Assignment Instructions In this Assignment, you will complete steps that cover remote access, wir

IT261 Purdue University Unit 10 Remote Access Discussion Assignment Instructions

In this Assignment, you will complete steps that cover remote access, wireless networks, and remote assistance. Research or use your virtual machine to cover those steps requiring screenshots and make sure to include the proper label (a brief description), naming conventions, and question number at the top of each screenshot. **I have included the assignment template to use as you complete assignment.**

Using your favorite search engine, in your APA-formatted paper answer the questions found in the Assignment rubric below. You must include both a title page and a reference page and citations.

Assignment Requirements

Discuss the differences between dial-up remote access and VPN remote access. What protocols are used for each type of access? What are the requirements of each? Which would you recommend for an at-home worker?
Describe the differences between WEP and WPA security.
Describe the steps that you need to set up a new wireless network in your Windows 10 environment.
Remote Assistance: Go to search, type “remote,” and select “Allow Remote Access to Your Computer.” Take a screenshot of the Remote Assistance Settings window allowing the computer to be controlled remotely and that invitations can only be used from computers running Windows Vista or later. What are the benefits of remote assistance? Give examples of when remote assistance would be used. Take a screen capture of an example.
Requesting Remote Assistance: In a bulleted list and orderly fashion, describe the steps you need to take to send an invitation to a friend or colleague to access your computer. Take a screenshot of the invitation file and the 12 characters password. Explain any challenges or observations found with any of the steps.

Written work should be free of spelling, grammar, and APA errors. Points deducted from the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

For more information on APA style formatting, go to APA Style Central under Academic Resources of this course or visit the Writing Center.

Also review the university policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions, please contact your professor. IT261
Assignment 10 Grading Rubric = 85 points
Assignment Requirements
Possible
Points
1. Remote Access
Explains the differences between dial-up remote access and VPN
remote access.
0–5
Describes the protocols used and the requirements of each.
0–7
Makes recommendations for at-home work.
0–7
2. Describes the differences between WEP and WPA.
0–10
3. Describes the steps for setting up a wireless home network.
0–15
4. Remote Access
A screenshot captures the “Remote Assistance Settings” window
as per the instructions.
0–6
Describes situations in which setting up remote assistance
can be beneficial.
0–10
Takes a screen capture of an example.
5. Requesting Remote Assistance
Illustrates in a bulleted list form the steps needed for requesting
assistance by sending an invitation to a friend.
0–4
0–7
Takes a screenshot of the invitation file and the 12 characters
password.
0–4
Explains any challenges or observations found with any of the steps.
0–10
Total (Sum of all points)
0–85
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Plagiarism will not be allowed.
Adjusted total points
Earned
Points
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
Purdue Global University
IT 261 – Desktop Administration
Unit 10 Assignment
Your Name Here
Due Date Here
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
Outcomes addressed in this activity: Unit Outcomes:
Configure remote access. Manage wireless networking.
Course Outcome:
IT261-5: Assess the desktop operating system’s ability to access wireless networks.
Unit 10: User Accounts & Wireless Networks
This assignment will allow you the opportunity to learn more about remote access, remote
assistance, and wireless networks; it will also test your knowledge of the readings in the unit.
Assignment Instructions
In this Assignment, you will complete steps that cover remote access, wireless networks, and
remote assistance. Research to cover those steps requiring screenshots and make sure to
include the proper label (a brief description), naming conventions, and the relevant number at
the top of each screenshot.
Using your favorite search engine, in your APA-formatted paper answer the questions found in
the Assignment rubric below. You must include both a title page and a reference page and
citations.
1: WiFi / VPN Access (19 points):
Read and perform the steps under “Remote Access” in Chapter 39 of your text. Explain
the differences between Wi-Fi access and VPN remote access. Describe the protocols
used and the requirements of each and make recommendations for at-home work.
a) Explain the differences between Wi-Fi remote access and VPN remote access. (5 pts)
b) Describe the protocols used and the requirements of each here. (7 pts).
c) Makes recommendations for at-home work here. (7 pts).
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
2. Describe the differences between WEP and WPA security. (10 pts)
•
Insert Differences/Description Here:
3. Describe the steps for setting up a new wireless home network in your
Windows 10 environment. (15 pts)
•
Insert Steps/Descriptions Here:
4. Remote Access (20 points).
Go to search, type “remote,” and select “Allow Remote Access to Your
Computer.” Take a screenshot of the Remote Assistance Settings window
allowing the computer to be controlled remotely and that invitations can only be
used from computers running Windows Vista or later.
•
Insert a screenshot capturing the “Remote Assistance Settings” window as per the
instructions. (6 pts)
•
Insert a description of Describe situations in which setting up remote assistance can be
beneficial. (10 pts).
•
The instructions state to take a screen capture of an example of remote assistance – I am
changing this one up!! Take a screenshot of anything you want for an easy 4 points!
(Food, kids, grandkids, cars, scenery, pets, whatever!) (4 pts).
Insert Screenshot Here:
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
5. Requesting Remote Assistance (21 points).
a) In a bulleted list and orderly fashion, describe the steps you need to take to
send an invitation to a friend or colleague to access your computer.
Illustrate in bulleted list form the steps needed for requesting assistance by
sending an invitation to a friend. (7 pts)
•
Insert organized bulleted list here
b) Take a screenshot of the invitation file and the 12 characters password. (4
pts).
•
Insert a Screenshot of the invitation file and the 12 characters password
c) Explains any challenges or observations found with any of the steps. (10
pts).
•
Explain challenges or observations here:
Written Assignment Requirements:
Written work should be free of spelling, grammar, and APA errors. Points deducted from
the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.
For more information on APA style formatting, go to APA Style Central under Academic
Resources of this course or visit the Writing Center.
Also review the university policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions, please
contact your professor.
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
Name your Assignment document according to this convention:
IT261_Unit_10_Assignment_LastName. Submit your completed Assignment to the
Unit 10 Assignment Dropbox by the deadline.
Review the rubric before beginning this activity.
The paper must be written in your own words. APA style formatting, a cover page, and a
reference page are required. Cite all references used and include them on the reference
page.
How to reference a website in APA style
Structure: Last Name, D. (Year Published). Title of Article. Retrieved from URL
Example: Hernandez, C. (2017). More on optimization. Retrieved from www.defrag.com
How to reference a book in APA style
Structure: Last Name, A.. (Year Published). Title of Book. Retrieved from URL
Example: Watson, B. (2016). Working with the OS. Retrieved from https://www.oss.com
How to reference an e-Book in APA style
Structure: Last Name, A. (Year Published). Title of Article. Retrieved from URL
Example: Hernandez, C. (2017). More on optimization. Retrieved from www.defrag.com
How to cite a source in APA style in the body of your responses
Structure: (Last Name, Year Published).
Example: (Hernandez, 2017).
For more information on APA style formatting, go to APA Style Central under Academic
Resources of this course or visit the Writing Center.
Also review the university policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions, please contact
your professor.
References
[Insert References here]
Assignment 10 Grading Rubric = 85 points
Assignment Requirements
1. WiFi / VPN Access
Explains the differences between dial-up remote access and VPN
remote access.
Possible
Points
0–5
Earned
Points
UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT
Describes the protocols used and the requirements of each.
0–7
Makes recommendations for at-home work.
0–7
2. Describes the differences between WEP and WPA.
0–10
3. Describes the steps for setting up a wireless home network.
0–15
4. Remote Access
A screenshot captures the “Remote Assistance Settings” window
as per the instructions.
0–6
Describes situations in which setting up remote assistance
can be beneficial.
0–10
Takes a screen capture of an example.
5. Requesting Remote Assistance
Illustrates in a bulleted list form the steps needed for requesting
assistance by sending an invitation to a friend.
0–4
0–7
Takes a screenshot of the invitation file and the 12 characters
password.
0–4
Explains any challenges or observations found with any of the steps.
0–10
Total (Sum of all points)
0–85
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Plagiarism will not be allowed.
Adjusted total points

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