Laboratory Activity #2 Network Hardware Familiarization

Name: _____________________________________________ Date:__________

Course & Section: ____________________________________ Score:__________

Network Hardware Familiarization

Objectives
Upon completion of this laboratory exercise, the student will be able to
 familiarize with the different networking equipment, cable terminations, common
network modules, and tools. Also the student should be able to identify and describe each
them.
 identify the purpose of each LED indicator on a Cisco Switch or any Cisco Device
 identify parts, slot and port number of interfaces of a Cisco Router
Equipment
Computer
Internet Connection

Introduction
A network is a group of two or more computers and peripherals connected (wired or wireless)
together in order to communicate. For us to fully understand what network is we need to determine and
familiarized with the common networking equipment, networking equipment, cable terminations,
common network modules, and tools.

Identifying Networking Equipment

In the following table, insert an image of the networking equipment and give its purpose.

Networking Equipment Image Purpose

PC
Switch
Router
Wireless Access Point
IP Phone
Server
Firewall
CSU/DSU
Wall Plate
Patch Panel
Fiber Patch Panel
Network Racks
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Identifying Cable Termination and Cables

In the following table, insert an image of the cable termination and give its purpose.

Cable Termination Image Purpose

RJ45
RJ-11
RJ-48
Fiber Optic ST termination/cable
Fiber Optic FC termination/cable
Fiber Optic LC termination/cable
DAC Cable
T1 DB-15 cable
DB-60 cable
Smart Serial Cable
Console Cable
Cat5e Copper Cable
Plenum Cable
Cat6 Copper Cable
Single Mode Fiber Cable
Multimode Fiber Cable

Identifying Network Equipment Modules and Cards

In the following table, insert an image of the network equipment modules and cards then give its purpose.

Network Equipment Modules Image Purpose

Fast Ethernet 24/48 Port Service
Module
HWIC-2t module
1000Base-T SFP
1000Base-SX SFP
1000Base-LX SFP
10G XFP
VWIC-2MFT-T1
VIC-2FXS

Identifying Network Cabling Tools

In the following table, insert an image of the network cabling tools and give its purpose.

Tools Image Purpose

UTP Wire Stripper
UTP Wire Cutter
Fiber Splicer
Crimping Tool
Punch Down Tool / Impact Tool
Velcro Cable Ties

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Cable Tester
Cable Comb
Cable Probe and Tone / Cable
Identifier

Identify the parts of a Catalyst 2960 Switch LEDs

On the table below write the parts of the Switch LED

1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.

Identify Switch LEDs meaning

System LED

Color Status
Off
Green
Amber

Redundant Power System LED

Color Status
Off
Green
Blinking Green
Amber
Blinking Amber

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PoE mode LED

Color Status
Off
Green
Amber

Identify the parts of a Catalyst 2960G-48TC-L Switch Front Panel

On the table below write the parts of the switch

1 2

Identify the parts of the Rear Panel of a Cisco 2851 Router

On the table below write the parts of the router

1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9

Identifying slot and port number of interfaces on a Cisco 2851 Router

On the image below write the slot or port number of each interfaces

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Conclusion: Draw conclusion based on the objectives.

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