[question] I want to learn - where do I start? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by azan@lemmy.world to c/networking@sh.itjust.works

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[I hope this belongs here - if not, lmk and I'll delete the post. I've been mainly lurking here so far]

In a month I'll be in charge of "IT-stuff" in a small office. People are generally happy if there is internet and VoIP is working. I'd like to take the opportunity to learn what I can, while I have the chance. And maybe/hopefully contribute to make it a bit better. For now I want to look into how I should configure wifi and access for office/guests (and devices that are used obv.) Thing is, I don't know where to start and what I actually can do. Do I just google "how to configure wifi in the office?" and go from there? (I'm a bit hesitant to do that since I'll not be able to tell if what I find is good) Is there any good reference material you would suggest? Any suggestions are appreciated.

I studied business informatics (but it's been a while) so I'm not completely clueless (but still clueless hehe).

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[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

I work with customers a lot, and it's always impressive when I say "Yeah, just do these two things and it'll fix your issue" and then it does. What they don't see is the hours and hours I spent breaking shit, resetting the test environment, and breaking it again.

It's like the apocryphal tale of the engineer who charged for knowing where to tap the hammer.

[-] azan@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Thanks for the suggestions! When you say model, do you mean the OSI model or just an actual network where I can tinker? Lettuce eat lettuce was kind enough to make a list of the basics - I'll use that as a guideline. Others have provided material as well; it seems I do not need to worry about filling time :)

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Yep, an actual model of your network that you can tinker with

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