Computer Networks Lab

Laboratory Activity No. 1

Introduction to Computer
Networks

Submitted by:

LastName, FirstName MI.

Schedule:
WED / 14:00 – 17:00 / OZ 212

Submitted to:

Engr. Jor Vha D. Sard

Instructor
I. Objectives

1. To be familiar with computer networking tools specifically CISCO Packet Tracer.

2. To make a working crossover cable.
 3. To make a working straight-through cable.

II. Observation

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Figure 1 - A sample photo

Pictures or screenshots should have a caption such as above. The image should be
horizontally centered.

The font is Times New Roman. The font size for the body is 12 but for headers it should
be 14. Before and after each header there should be one line space. Font size for caption should
also be 12.

Paragraphs should have a consistent indention. The words on the observation are the only
words counted for the word count. However, words on the caption are not included on the word
count. Paragraphs should also be justified.

Place your essay here regarding CISCO Packet Tracer along with the screenshots.
Minimum of 10 features / function.

Include also pictures of the cables you made, working or not, here. Also, add some
observations before, during, and after making the cables. */

III. Cost Analysis

Quantity Total Amount

Item Unit Remarks Unit Cost
Needed Actual Target Actual
Cat 6 Cable 5 6 meter P 15 P 75 P 90
RJ-45 1 1 pack Discounted 15 15 15
RJ-45 10 0 piece 2 20 0
Total Cost P 90 P 105
Table 1 – Target Budget vs. Actual Cost

/* Explain the expenses made for the materials bought for the activity. All materials
should be declared above. However, for this activity, all equipment and tools used will not be
included in the cost analysis.

Notice that there are two RJ-45. One is per pack while the other one is per piece. Also,
notice that one target amount is red and its related actual is 0. */

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