Teacher Applicant: Reybi E.

Tubil

A Detailed Lesson Plan in

Computer Systems Serving NC II (TVL Track)

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
• Identify the steps in creating a straight-through cable.
• Create a straight-through cable using T568B standard.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

A. Topic: Network Cabling: Straight-through Cables
Setting-Up Computer Networks (SUCN)

Code: TLE_IACSS9- 12SUCN-IVa-j-33

B. References: Department of Education. K to 12 ICT – Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)

Curriculum Guide p. 21 (May 2016)
Color Codes - http://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=2092245&seqNum=3 Cabling,
Internetworking Fundamental – Students’ Manual pp. 60-77

C. Materials: laptop, DLP/LCD projector, UTP cable, RJ-45 connector, crimping tool, network cable tester
D. Values: Patience, obedience, safety

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer One student will lead the prayer. (“Our father…”)

2. Building of Rapport Good morning class. Good morning sir.

How are you? We’re doing great sir. Yes sir.
Are you ready for our lesson today?

3. Checking of Attendance
A student assigned by the teacher to check the attendance
The teacher will call the student assigned to will check the attendance of the class.
check the class attendance.

4. Checking of assignment
Class, kindly get your assignment and let’s check it
altogether.

Directions: Identify what network cabling tool

or material is being referred to in the following Students will answer:
items.

1. It is used to check if the network cable Network cable tester

being spliced or terminated is functional.
2. A tool used to crimp UTP cable to RJ-45 Crimping tool
connector.
3. An eight-wire connector used to connect RJ-45 connector
computers to Category 5 UTP cables in a
network.
4. A tool used to remove the outer jacket or Wire stripper
insulation of the UTP cable.
 5. Review of the past lesson
Class, can you still remember our past lesson? Yes sir.
What was our past lesson all about? It’s about the different network cabling tools sir.

Very good!
Now, can you give me some examples of these UTP, RJ-45, network cable tester, crimping tool, wire
tools and materials? stripper and punch down tool.

Very good!
B. Motivation

Class kindly settle down and put your attention to the

front as I play this short video clip. At the end of the
video clip I will ask you some questions.

Is that clear? Yes sir

A video clip about computer networks will be shown

on the projector/LED Screen. The students watch the video clip.

After showing the video clip, the teacher will ask the
students.

Class, what can you say about the video clip you have It is all about how the computer networks connect and
just watched? work.

Yes, it’s all about computer networks, how computers

connect and work. How do computers connect
physically? We will find out them in today’s lesson.
C. Lesson Proper (Using slideshow presentation)

Alright, before we proceed to our main topic, let us

define some terms as we will encounter them throughout
the discussion.

Ethernet cable – a network cable used to connect Students will read the definition
devices on local area networks such as PCs, routers, and
switches.

Computer network – is composed of two or more Students will read the definition
computers that share data and resources.

Crimping – process joining two pieces of metal (usually Students will read the definition
a wire and a metal plate) by deforming one or both of
them to hold the other.

Hub – used as the central object on which computers Students will read the definition
and other devices are connected.

Local Area Network (LAN) – a group of Students will read the definition
interconnected computers that are under the same
administrative control.
Students will read the definition
Pin - piece of metal used to fasten two things together.

Today, we will be discussing about LAN/Ethernet

cabling. Particularly, the straight-through cabling. We
will also be discussing when to use and how to create a
straight-through cable.
 Students will read the definition
Ethernet/LAN Cabling - the process of creating cable
used to create a network that interconnects computers
and other network devices.

Alright, Ethernet/LAN cabling is the process of creating

cables used to connect a network. Now, there are two
types of Ethernet/LAN cables, and what are these?

Types of Ethernet/LAN Cables

1. Straight-through Cable
2. Crossover Cable

Now, there are two types of Ethernet/LAN cables. The

first one is straight-through cable and the other is the
crossover cable. But for this session, we will be focusing
on the straight through cable.

So, what is a straight-through cable?

Students will read the definition
Straight-through cable - a type of twisted pair cable
that is used in local area networks to connect a computer
to a network hub such as a router.

It is said that the straight-through cable is used to

connect a computer to a network hub such as a router.
Therefore, when do we use straight through cable?

The teacher will give examples of the instances that a

straight-through cable will be used.

Class, these are the connections that use straight-

through cable
Now, class from these examples, what have you Straight-through cables are used to connect different
observed? devices.

Very good.

Rule of Thumb:

We use straight-through cable when connecting two

different devices.

Alright, you know when to use straight-through cable.

The next thing is, how do you create a straight-through
cable?

Now, when terminating or splicing a straight through

cable we have to follow industry standards. There are
two color combination standards used in creating a
straight-through cable. The first is the T568A and the Yes sir
other one is the T568B color combination. So, for
instance, if we use T568A on one side of the cable we
also use the same code on the other side. Did you get it?

Color Codes for Terminating a Straight through

Cable
1. T568A
2. T568B

T568A
T568B

However, it is a common practice in the industry that the

T568B color code is used for straight-through cables.
Which means, we will be using the T568B in creating our
straight through cable, although, T568A can also be
used in creating a straight-through cable.

Do you understand class?

Alright, we already identified what color code will be Yes sir.

used for our straight-through cable. Now, I will
demonstrate to you how to make a straight through
cable. But before making the straight-through cable, let
me remind you of the safety precautions.

Safety Precautions:
• Avoid horse playing
• Use the proper tool
• Always be on task
• Be vigilant

Am I clear?

Now, here are the steps in creating a straight through

Yes sir.
cable. You should carefully observe as I demonstrate
because after this, you will be making your own straight-
through cable.
Am I understood?

The teacher will demonstrate to the class how to create a Yes sir.
straight-through cable.

Steps in Creating a Straight-through Cable

1. Prepare all materials needed.
2. Remove the outer jacket/insulation of the cable
to about one inch.
3. Untwist the cable pairs, spread the wires, and
arrange them based on T568B color code.
4. Straighten and flatten the wires between your
thumb and forefinger.
5. Trim the untwisted wires to about ½ to ¾ of an
inch.
6. The exposed copper pins on the RJ-45 connector
must be facing towards you. Ensure that the wires
are in order from left to right starting from pin 1.
7. Insert the wire firmly into the RJ-45 connector
until all wires are pushed as far as possible into
the connector.
 8. Visually inspect the cable and ensure the right
wire codes match the pin numbers and the eight
wires should be pressed firmly against the end of
the RJ-45 connector.
9. Place the RJ-45 connector and cable into the
crimping tool and crimp the RJ-45 connector
until you hear a click from it.
10. Repeat all the previous steps with the other end
of the cable.
11. Test the cable using the network cable tester.

There you have it. Those are the steps. I have just created
a straight-through cable.

Were you able to follow the procedure class? Do you Yes sir.
have questions or clarifications? No sir.
D. Application

So, it’s now your turn to make your straight through

cable. You already have your groupings. You also have
the tools and materials with you. If you have any
questions during the activity, you should raise your hand
for you to be recognized. Also, minimize your voice and
avoid unnecessary noise while performing the activity.

Am I clear? Yes sir

The teacher is facilitating the activity. The students are doing the activity.
After the activity.

Did you enjoy our activity? Yes sir.

Did you learn from our topic today? Do you have Yes sir.
any questions or clarifications about our topic No sir.
today?
E. Generalization

When do we use a straight-through cable? We use straight-through cable when connecting two
different devices.

Give an example of a connection that uses straight-

Connecting a computer and a router
through cable.

What are the 2 color standards used in straight-through

The color standards used are the T568A and T568B.
cabling?

What color standard is commonly used in industry in T568B is the color standard used in a straight-through
creating a straight-through cable? cable.
What is the color combination of the T568B color The color combination is white-orange, orange, white-
standard starting from pin 1 up to pin 8? green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, brown.

For instance, I use T568B on this end of the cable, what T568B sir.
color code will I use on the other end?

What are the steps in creating a straight through cable? The students enumerate the steps.
IV. EVALUATION

Quiz
Directions: The following are some of the steps in making a straight-through cable. The steps are not arranged
in order. Arrange each item in order by writing the letter starting from A to E. Write the letters on the space
provided. Each item is worth 1 point.

______1. Trim the untwisted wires to about ½ to ¾ of an inch.

______2. Remove the outer jacket/insulation of the cable to about one inch.
______3. Untwist the cable pairs, spread the wires, and arrange them based on T568B color code.
______4. The exposed copper pins on the RJ-45 connector must be facing towards you. Ensure that the wires
are in order from left to right starting from pin 1.
______5. Straighten and flatten the wires between your thumb and forefinger.

ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. E
5. C

V. ASSIGNMENT

Directions: The following are some of the steps in making a straight-through cable. The steps are not arranged
in order. Arrange each item in order by writing the letter starting from A to E. Write the letters on the space
provided. Each item is worth 1 point.

______1. Place the RJ-45 connector and cable into the crimping tool and crimp the RJ-45 connector until you
hear a click from it.
______2. Repeat all the previous steps with the other end of the cable.
______3. Insert the wire firmly into the RJ-45 connector until all wires are pushed as far as possible into the
connector.
______4. Test the cable using the network cable tester.
______5. Visually inspect the cable and ensure the right wire codes match the pin numbers and the eight wires
should be pressed firmly against the end of the RJ-45 connector.

ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. B