Module1

NetworkCableInstallation

The Learner will be familiar on how to install network cables in accordance with network design
and actual installation site.

Can you imagine a world now without emails, online newspapers, blogs, chat and the other services
offered by the internet?
Computer networks help users on the network to share the resources and in communication.

A computer network is a group of devices connected with each other through a transmission medium
such as wires, cables etc. These devices can be computers, printers, scanners, Fax machines etc. The
purpose of having computer network is to send and receive data stored in other devices over the
network.

This module is designed to help you familiarize yourself on how to install computer networks in
accordance with network design and actual installation site.

After you are through with this module, you are expected to be able to:

1. Define Computer Networking and its advantages

2. Understand the different types of Networking
3. Identify the different Networking devices as well as their function

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
studying the lessons. Read the simple procedures below to successfully enjoy the objectives of
this

1. Read the introduction of the module and answer right away the pre-test.
2. Fast read the entire module, then, read it again from the beginning with average speed.
3. Follow all the directions. Use a dictionary if necessary.
4. Do the activity. Do not skip. It is designed to apply what you have learned in each lesson.
5. Answer the Check your understanding exercises as patiently as you can.

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6. Some lessons need internet connection for interactivity. If you have one, you are requested to
do so. Otherwise, all the activities can be done offline without interactivity.

A. Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your
answer on a separate sheet or paper.

1. MAN is relatively larger than WAN.

2. A Hub is a common connection point for devices in a network.
3. Wired LANs are most likely based on the use of PAN.
4. The reach of a PAN typically extend to 50 meters.
5. Repeater is a network device used to regenerate or replicate the signal.

B. Direction: Identify the Pictures below:

4.
1.
3.

2. 5.

LESSON
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What is a Computer Network?

Defining a Computer Network

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

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In general term, Network can refer to any interconnected group or system. In other words, network is
a method of sharing information between two systems. Computers are networked according to certain
protocols, such as TCP/IP, which are the rules and standards that allows computer on the network to
communicate with one another.

Advantages of Computer Network:

 File Sharing
 Software Cost and Management
 Security
 Resource Sharing
 Communication
 Flexible Access
 Workgroup Computing

Any storage or output device can be shared over a network, but the most common devices to be
used over a network include:

 Printer
 Disk Drive
 CD Rome and Optical Drives
 Modem
 Fax
Note: If you want to see more of the definition of terms for computer networking click this link
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/network.htm

Activity 1.1 Jumbled Letters

Direction: Arrange the Jumbled letters to its correct word.

1.eilf ngrihsa file sharing

2. cersityu ourreecs security resource
3. ngrihsa sharing
4. mmocunoitacin communication
5. exiflble ecscsa flexible access
Quiz 1.1 Identification

What are the common devices used over a network? 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

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 Lesson 2:

Types of Network

Based on the size and the coverage area, networks are categorized into the following types:

 Personal Area Network (PANs)

 Local Area Networks (LANs)
 Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
 Wide Area Networks (WANs)

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Definition of Each Network type

PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PANs)

 Is a computer network used for communication among computer and different

information technological devices close to one person.
 Is a small network established for communication between different devices, such as laptops,
computers, mobiles, and PDAs.
 A PAN may include wired and wireless devices.
 The reach of a PAN typically extend to 10 meters.

PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PANs)

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LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (LANs)

 Is a networks that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as
home, school, office building, or closely positioned groups of buildings.
 Each computer or device on the network is a node.
 Wired LANs are most likely based on Ethernet Technology.

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METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORKS (MANs)

 It is relatively larger than LAN and extends across a city or a metropolitan.

 It is connected by creating two or more LANs located at different locations in a city.

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WIDE AREA NETWORKS (WANs)

 Is a computer network that cover a large geographic area such as a city, country, or spans
even intercontinental distances.
 Uses as communications channel that combines many types of media such as
telephone lines, cables and air waves.
 It is often makes us of transmission facilities provided by common carriers, such as
telephone companies.
 One of the most prominent examples of the existing wans in the internet.

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Activity 2.1: Identification

Direction: Identify the four (4) types of computer networks. Write your answer on the rectangle
provided below:

TYPES OF
COMPUTER NETWORKS

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Quiz 2.1 Definition

Define the following Acronyms:

1. PAN
2. LAN
3. WAN
4. MAN

Lesson 3:

Networking Devices

DIFFERENT NETWORKING DEVICES:

HUB

SWITCH

GATEWAY

BRIDGE

ROUTER

REPEATER

HUB

A Hub is a common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect
segments of a LAN. A Hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, it is copied
to the other ports so that all segments of the LAN can see all packets.

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SWITCH

A Network Switch is (also called switching hub, bridging hub, officially MAC bridge) is a computer
networking device that connects devices together on a computer network by using packet switching
to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device.

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GATEWAY

A network gateway is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that
use different base protocols. A network gateway can be implemented completely in software,
completely in hardware, or as combination of both. Depending on the types of protocols they
support, network gateways can operate at any level of the OSI model.

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BRIDGE

A network bridge is a computer networking device that creates a single aggregate network from
multiple communication networks or network segments. This function is called network bridging.

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ROUTER

A network router is a computer networking device that forwards data packets between computer
networks. Router performs the traffic directing functions on the internet. A data packet is typically
forwarded from one router to another router through the networks that constitute the internet work
until it reaches its destination nodes.

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REPEATER

A network device used to regenerate or replicate the signal. Repeaters are used in transmission
systems to regenerate analog or digital signals distorted by transmission loss.

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Activity 3.1: Puzzle

Direction: In the puzzle below, look for the 6 networking devices. Encircle the words.

REVEAL THE DIFFERENT NETWORKING DEVICES

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Quiz 3.1 Enumeration

What are the different Networking devices? 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Direction: Match the Column A to Column B

Column A Column B

1. is a group of computers that use a set a. router

of common communication protocols over digital
interconnections.
2. Is a computer network used for communication b. MAN
among computer and different information technological
devices close to one person.
3. Is a networks that connects computers and devices c. LAN
in a limited geographical area such as home, school, office building,
or closely positioned groups of buildings.
4. It is connected by creating two or more LANs located d. repeater
at different locations in a city.
5. It is often makes us of transmission facilities provided e. WAN
by common carriers, such as telephone companies.
6. A network device used to regenerate or replicate f. hub
the signal.
7. a computer networking device that forwards data packets g. switch
between computer networks.
8. is a computer networking device that creates a single h. bridge
aggregate network from multiple communication networks or network
segments.
9. is an internetworking system capable of joining together i. gateway
two networks that use different base protocols.
10. a common connection point for devices in a network. j. PAN

A. Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your
answer on a separate sheet or paper.

1. MAN is relatively larger than WAN.

2. A Hub is a common connection point for devices in a network.
3. Wired LANs are most likely based on the use of PAN.
4. The reach of a PAN typically extend to 50 meters.
5. Repeater is a network device used to regenerate or replicate the signal.

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 C. Direction: Identify the Pictures below:

4.
1.
3.

2. 5.

What did you like most about the topic, and why? Did you learn something from the activity? What
have you learned? Explain your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

References:

 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

TLE Computer Systems Servicing Module
Grade 9

 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

LM (Grade 9)
TLE ICT-CSS

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