SPECIAL PROGRAM IN TECHNICAL

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (SPTVE)

(COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NC II)

Quarter 2 –Week 1-2

Install Network Cables in

Accordance with Established
Procedures and System
Requirements
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NC II (CSS) -LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET FOR GRADE 9

MODULE
Install Network Cables in Accordance with Established Procedures
Quarter 2
and System Requirements
Week 1-2

Technical Terms

A computer network is a group of computers that use a set of common communication

protocols over digital interconnections for the purpose of sharing resources located on
or provided by the network nodes.

Data Base - database is an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically

stored electronically in a computer system.

Web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) -is a software application for accessing
information on the World Wide Web.

Source code - is any collection of code, with or without comments, written using[1] a human-
readable programming language, usually as plain text. The source code of a program is
specially designed to facilitate the work of computer programmers, who specify the
actions to be performed by a computer mostly by writing source code. The source code is
often transformed by an assembler or compiler into binary machine code that can be
executed by the computer.

Computer data is- information processed or stored by a computer. This information may be in
the form of text documents, images, audio clips, software programs, or other types
of data. Computer data may be processed by the computer's CPU and is stored in files
and folders on the computer's hard disk.

A registered jack (RJ)- is a standardized physical network interface for connecting

telecommunications or data equipment.

A router- is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data sent through the
internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data packets.

An access point -is a device, such as a wireless router, that allows wireless devices to connect
to a network.

A network hub is a device that allows multiple computers to communicate with each other
over a network.

A network switch (also called switching hub, bridging hub, and, by the IEEE, MAC bridge)
is networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using
packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device.
Radio waves- are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the electromagnetic
spectrum longer than infrared light.

Wi-Fi -is a family of wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE 802.11 family of
standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices
and Internet access.

IEEE 802.11 -is part of the IEEE 802 set of local area network (LAN) protocols, and specifies
the set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) protocols for
implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) Wi-Fi computer communication in
various frequencies, including but not limited to 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, and 60 GHz
frequency bands.

Home Plug-A power line network that is designed to run Ethernet over the existing electrical
system and use AC wall outlets as connecting points.

Ethernet- a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area
network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous
transmission by two or more systems.

Category 5 cable (Cat 5) -is a twisted pair cable for computer networks.

A local area network (LAN) -is a computer network that interconnects computers within a
limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus .

Short for small office/home office, a term that refers to the small or home office environment
and the business culture that surrounds it.

Twisted pair cabling (UTP) - is a type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are
twisted together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility.

A cable tester- is an electronic device used to verify the electrical connections in a signal cable
or other wired assembly.

IP address -stands for internet protocol address; it is an identifying number that is associated
with a specific computer or computer network.

Network address translation (NAT) -is a method of remapping an IP address space into another by
modifying network address information in the IP header of packets while they are in transit
across a traffic routing device.

What I Need to Know -

1. Explain the process of installation of network cables

2. Understand the network configuration setting
What Is It:
INSTALL NETWORK CABLES

A network allows multiple computers to send files and folders to one another, share a
single Internet connection and print from the same printer. Although setting up a
network used to be a challenging task, modern operating systems do most of the software
configuration automatically, so setup is simple even for a novice user. You will need to
connect each computer to a router. This acts as a switching station, directing signals
from and to the appropriate systems. Although a hub or a switch can be used instead of a
router, a router is recommended because of its stability and more advanced features.

If you want all your computers to share one Internet connection, this information will
help you make the right choices. Network your computers wirelessly over radio waves
using a special type of router called an access point. One access point can serve most
average-sized homes. The trade name for this technology is Wi-Fi or 802.11b, or its faster
cousin, 802.11g. Wi-Fi products should be compatible with each other regardless of
b r a n d .
Wireless networks work for people who move from room to room with their laptops, or
want to use them in cafes, airports and other places with wireless service.

Use your home’s electrical wiring to connect the router to each computer with a power
line network. The trade name for this technology is Home Plug. Home Plug networks are
more secure than Wi-Fi networks and don’t require special wiring. However, it’s the
newest technology and tends to be the most expensive.

Hook up with the most secure home network, a wired network, sometimes called
Ethernet, 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T. If your broadband connection, router and all
computers are in one room, it’s the best choice. But because of its special wiring, it’s also
the least flexible if your needs change.

This unit covers the outcomes required in setting-up computers networks for LANs and
small-office home-office (SOHO) systems. It consists of competencies to install network
cables, set network configuration, set router/Wi-Fi/ wireless access point/repeater
configuration as well as to inspect and test the configured computer networks.

INSTALL NETWORK CABLES

One of most basic ways to share files and other resources with another computer in your
office is via a direct cable connection. However, you cannot use a regular Ethernet cable
called a straight through or a patch cable to accomplish this. Instead, you need a
Category 5, or CAT 5, or later crossover cable, available from any computer supply store.
Crossover cables look identical to straight-through cables, but have several wire pairs
reversed at one end, so make sure you get the correct cable. Unroll the required length of
network cable and add a little extra wire, just in case. If a boot is to be fitted, do so before
stripping away the sleeve and ensure the boot faces the correct way. Carefully remove the
outer jacket of the cable. Be careful when stripping the jacket as to not nick or cut the
internal wiring. One good way to do this is to cut lengthwise with snips or a knife along
the side of the cable, away from yourself, about an inch toward the open end. This
reduces the risk of nicking the wires’ insulation. Locate the string inside with the wires,
or if no string is found, use the wires themselves to unzip the sheath of the cable by
holding the sheath in one hand and pulling sideways with the string or wire. Cut away
the unzipped sheath and cut the twisted pairs about 1 1/4” (30 mm). You will notice 8
wires twisted in 4 pairs. Each pair will have one wire of a certain color and another wire
that is white with a colored stripe matching its partner (this wire is called a tracer).

Inspect the newly revealed wires for any cuts or scrapes that expose the copper wire
inside. If you have breached the protective sheath of any wire, you will need to cut the
entire segment of wires off and start over at step one. Exposed copper wire will lead to
cross-talk, poor performance or no connectivity at all. It is important that the jacket for
all network cables remains intact. Untwist the pairs so they will lay flat between your
fingers. The white piece of thread can be cut off even with the jacket and disposed (see
Warnings). For easier handling, cut the wires so that they are 3/4” (19 mm) long from the
base of the jacket and even in length.

Arrange the wires based on the wiring specifications you are following. There are two
methods set by the TIA, 568A and 568B. Which one you use will depend on what is being
connected. A straight-through cable is used to connect two different-layer devices (e.g. a
hub and a PC). Two like devices normally require a cross-over cable. The difference
between the two is that a straight through cable has both ends wired identically with
568B, while a cross-over cable has one end wired 568A and the other end wired 568B.[1]
For our demonstration in the following steps, we will use 568B, but the instructions can
easily be adapted to 568A.

• 568B - Put the wires in the following order, from left to

right:

– White Orange
– Orange
–
White Green
–
Blue
–
White Blue
–
Green
–
White Brown
–
Brown

• 568A - from left to right:

–
White/Green
–
Green
– White/Orange
–
Blue
–
White/Blue
– Orange
–
White/Brown
–
Brown

You can also use the mnemonic 1-2-3-6/3-6-1-2 to remember which wires are switched.
Press all the wires flat and parallel between your thumb and forefinger. Verify the colors
have remained in the correct order. Cut the top of the wires even with one another so that
they are 1/2” (12.5 mm) long from the base of the jacket, as the jacket needs to go into
the 8P8C connector by about 1/8”, meaning that you only have a 1/2” of room for the
individual cables. Leaving more than 1/2” untwisted can jeopardize connectivity and
quality.

Ensure that the cut leaves the wires even and clean; failure to do so may cause the wire
not to make contact inside the jack and could lead to wrongly guided cores inside the
plug. Keep the wires flat and in order as you push them into the RJ- 45 plug with the flat
surface of the plug on top. The white/orange wire should be on the left if you’re looking
down at the jack. You can tell if all the wires made it into the jack and maintain their
positions by looking head-on at the plug. You should be able to see a wire located in each
hole, as seen at the bottom right. You may have to use a little effort to push the pairs
firmly into the plug. The cabling jacket should also enter the rear of
the jack about 1/4” (6 mm) to help secure the cable once the plug is crimped. You may
need to stretch the sleeve to the proper length. Verify that the sequence is still correct
before crimping.

Place the wired plug into the crimping tool. Give the handle a firm squeeze. You should
hear a ratcheting noise as you continue. Once you have completed the crimp, the handle
will reset to the open position. To ensure all pins are set, some prefer to double crimp by
repeating this step. The way you wire the other end (568A or 568B) will depend on
whether you’re making a straight-through, rollover, or cross-over cable (see Tips).

Test the cable to ensure that it will function in the field. Mis wired and incomplete
network cables could lead to headaches down the road. In addition, with power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) making its way into the marketplace, crossed wire pairs could lead to
physical damage of computers or phone system equipment, making it even more crucial
that the pairs are in the correct order. A simple cable tester can quickly verify that
information for you. Should you not have a network cable tester on hand, simply test
connectivity pin to pin.

It may include some important point, such as:

• Cable routes are determined and planned in accordance

with network design and actual installation site.

• Network materials necessary to complete the work are

identified and obtained in accordance with established
procedures and checked against systems requirements

• Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out

the installation work are obtained in accordance with
established procedures and checked for correct operation
and safety

• Appropriate personal protective equipment is used and

OHS policies and procedures are followed

• Copper cable splicing is performed based on Electronic

Industries Alliance/Telecommunications Industry
Association (EIA/TIA) standards

• Network cables and cable raceway are installed in

accordance with established procedures and installation
requirements

• Installation work is performed and is checked to ensure

no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with
requirements

• OHS standards and 5S principles are followed according

to enterprise requirements

• Excess components and materials are disposed of based

on WEEE directives and 3Rs waste management program.

Network Design and Actual Installation

A network is one which one computer to other computer are connect to the internet, or is
connected directly using NAT (Network Address Translation) so its addresses appear on
the
public network. However, a network allows you to connect to other computers that are on
the same physical network. This is desirable when you wish to communicate with a group
of other computers or share data and internet connectivity is not necessary.

There are steps are for network installation, it may include:

• Step 1: Plug one end of the crossover CAT cable into
the Ethernet port on the first computer.
• Step 2: Plug the other end into the second machine.
The connectivity LED on both network cards should be
flashing green.
• Step 3: Log into one of the computers.
• Step 4: Click “Start,” type “Network and Sharing Center”
(without quotation marks) in the Search box, then click
“Network and Sharing Center” when it appears in the
search results.
• Step 5: Double-click on “Multiple networks” or
“Unidentified network,” as appropriate. This icon displays
at the top under “View your basic network information
and set up connections.”
• Step 6: Double-click on the computer icon labeled with
your second computer’s name to access its files and
resources.
• Step 7: Repeat Steps 3 to 6 on the second computer, if
needed.
Connect an Ethernet cable into the networking jack on the back of each computer. Run
the cables along a path that’s out of the way and won’t cause people to trip. Connect the
other
end of the Ethernet cables to any of the numbered ports on the back of the router. As
each computer is connected, a new light on the front of the router should turn on.

A competent network design is the foundation upon which all successful network
implementations are built. This article focuses on the design of IP-based networks, due to
the prevalence of IP as the de-facto standard desktop protocol. The applications that
a state-of-the-art IP network supports have become increasingly diverse in nature. Along
with traditional data applications, IP has become a transport mechanism for real-time
applications such as voice, video and multimedia. As a result of the heterogeneous
nature of modern applications, the design of IP inter -networks has never been more
challenging.

What I Can Do:

Activity 1

Review Questions:

1. What is a computer network?

2. What is the use of Network Address Translation?

Activity 2

1. Discuss briefly on how to install network cables?

2. Explain the steps on how to install Network Design.
.

Assessment:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering.
1. What do you call this system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local
area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid
simultaneous transmission by two or more systems?

A. Operating System C. Ethernet

B. E-mail D. Networking
2. What do you call this networking device that forwards data packets between computer
networks?

A. Modem C. Network switch

B. Router D. Network hub

3. It is a device that allows multiple computers to communicate with each other over
a network.

A. Network hub C. Optical Drive

B. Hard Disk Drive D. Floppy Disk Drive

4. What do you call this family of wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE
802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices
and Internet access?

A. Internet C. Bluetooth

B.Local Area Network D. Wi-Fi

5. It is a networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using
packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device.

A. Network switch C. Router

B. Network hub D. Modem

6. What do you call this information that is processed or stored by a computer.

a. Computer hardware c. Computer data

b. Computer software d. Operating system

7. Is a group of computers that use a set of common communication protocols over digital
interconnections for the purpose of sharing resources located on or provided by
the network nodes.

A. E-mail C. Internet

B. Cloud Storage D. Computer network

8. What do you call this internet protocol address that identify number that is associated
with a specific computer or computer network?

A. Local Area Network C. Computer network

B. IP address D. Computer Data

9. It is an electronic device used to verify the electrical connections in a signal cable or other
wired assembly.

A. Cable tester C. Personal Protective Equipment

B. Safety Device D. Volt-Ohm-Millimeter

10. What do you call this method of remapping an IP address space into another by
modifying network address information in the IP header of packets while they are in transit
across a traffic routing device?

A. Computer Network C. Network address translation

B. Internet Protocol D. Peer-to-Peer networking

11. What do you call this type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted
together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility?

A. RJ 45 C. Ethernet cable

B. Twisted Pair Cabling D. Electrical wiring

12. This type of computer network interconnects computers within a limited area such as a
residence, school, laboratory, university campus.

A. Metro Politan Area Network C. Campus Area Network

B. Wide Area Network D. Local Area Network

13. What do you call this power line network that is designed to run Ethernet over the
existing electrical system and use AC wall outlets as connecting points?

A. Home Plug C. DSL

B. Electrical Connection D. Broadband

14. It is a type of electromagnetic radiation that the wavelength of the electromagnetic
spectrum is longer than infrared light.

A. Internet C. Electronics

B. AM/FM D. Radio waves

15. What do you call this standardized physical network interface that is use for connecting
telecommunications or data equipment?

A. Registered Jack C. Router

B. UTP cable D. Modem

16. It is a device such as a wireless router, that allows wireless devices to connect to a
network.

A. Modem C. Router

B. Access point D. Ethernet cable

17. What is this collection of code written using a human-readable programming language,
usually as a plain text?

A. Computer Data C. Source code

B. Computer Files D. Internet

18. It is a software application used for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

A. Computer software C. Application program

B. Web browser D. Internet

19. What do you call this organized collection of structured information, or data, typically
stored electronically in a computer system?

A. Database C. Computer Software

B. Computer Documents D. Computer Application

20. What do you call this twisted pair cable that is used for computer networks?

A. Electrical cable C. Category 5 cable

B. AC plug D. Power cable

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Prepared by:

NOEL C. OFAMEN
CSS Teacher