Why should you know to setup a basic wired/wireless network?

☛ Know to setup a network with a modem, router and a few client computers.
☛ Understand how IP addresses work in a private network vs public Internet situation.
 ☛ A general understanding of masking/subnetting.
 ☛ Understand what your Gateway is.
☛ Understand how DHCP works and also know how to setup a basic computer to computer network.
 ☛ Understand how and when to use static IPs.
 ☛ Know how to forward ports.
 ☛ If wireless is involved, know how to apply encryption, understand signal strengths and how it can be improved.