Operation sheet 1

Unit of competence: determine best fit topology

Operation sheet title: crimping straight through UTP cable
Purpose: this operation enables the trainee to crimp both Straight
through cable using T568B standard code

Equipment, tool and materials: RJ-45 Crimper, RJ-45

connector and cat 5 cable, UTP cable tester

Step 1:
Figure out the length of the run, and then give it an extra foot. (Its cheap wire.) If your going to be running multiple
cables, decide how long each one needs to be, cut the lengths and run them all at one time. Keep in mind when
running the cables try to keep them from kinking and away from electrical wiring.

Step 2:
After the wires are run, strip ½ inch of the cables outer jacket reveling 4 twisted wires. Tip: when stripping the
outer shell check the wires carefully to make sure you didn’t cut them.

Step3:
Untwist, Straighten and arrange the wires by color code. The wires should then be flattened out and
sorted into the following order from left to right; White/Orange, Orange, White/Green,
Blue, White/Blue, Green, White/Brown, Brown.

Step 4
With the wires in the correct arrangement, push them into the clear plastic connector. Insert the connector into the
crimper and squeeze tightly. Repeat on the other side. Double check each connector to make sure the wires are in
the exact same order or it won’t work.

Step 5
Test the connection with either a tester or by sending a file from one pc to another. If it transfers your cable is
correct. If not look at each end and figure out which one has the wires in the wrong sequence, (Which is most
likely the case) snip it off and try again. It might take a few tries to get those wires to cooperate but one you get the
hang of it you’ll be cruising the Internet in no time.
What is the difference between Straight Through and Crossover cables?

A Crossover cable would be used when connecting a device like a PC to another PC rather
than having to use a hub or switch. The wires in a Crossover Cable are attached to the RJ-
45 connector in a different way as opposed to Straight Through cables.

Crossover Cable Wire Configuration

 Operation sheet 2
Unit of competence: determine best fit topology
Operation sheet title: Running the network setup wizard
Purpose: this operation sheet enables the trainee to run the network setup wizard
Equipment, tool and materials: PC with LAN adapter
Background knowledge

Windows XP Networking is perfect in today's home where there is typically more than one
computer. You might also have other hardware devices such as printers, scanners, or cameras. With
all of these computers and devices, you would naturally want to start sharing files, folders, and your
Internet connection. Windows XP Networking Make it easy!

A home or small office network is a way for you to use other computers or equipment without
actually being at those computers. You can work on photos and files with other family members or
co-workers while surfing the Internet at the same time.

Using Windows XP Networking , there are numerous ways to connect computers or create a
network. For homes and small offices, the most common model is peer-to-peer networking.

A peer-to-peer network, also called a workgroup, is commonly used for home and small business
networks. In general, a peer-to-peer network is most appropriate for arrangements where there are
less than ten computers located in the same general area. The computers in a workgroup are
considered peers because they are all equal and share resources among each other without requiring a
server. We'll start off with the simplest of the connections, one computer connected to another
computer. For this example we are assuming that you are running Windows XP.

Successfully setting up your home or small office network is a two-part process:

1. Install and configure the appropriate hardware on each computer. Some hardware might require
additional configuration to access the Internet, but we will cover that at a later time. Both computers
will require Ethernet/LAN ports ports. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you will
need to purchase an Ethernet/LAN card like those shown below. The first one is used inside a
Desktop Computer. The one next to it is used inside Laptop computers. Both have an Ethernet RJ-45
jack to plug an Ethernet cable into.
You will also need an Ethernet crossover cable as you will be connecting two like devices together.
When we move to a Hub or Switch based network with multiple computers you will be using straight
through cables. You can purchase crossover cables at most Computer or Electronics stores. Make
sure you ask for the correct cable!

2. Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in your home or small office network.

• To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet
Connections, and then click Network Connections. Under Common Tasks, click Network Setup
Wizard. (See figure below to see where this is located.)
• The Windows XP Networking Setup Wizard is only supported on computers using Windows 98,
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, and
Windows XP Professional.

The Network Setup Wizard

When you double click on the Network Setup Wizard icon, you will be walked through a series of
questions that will enable you to create connections.
1. Click the Next button on the Welcome Screen to begin the Wizard.
2. If you haven't reviewed the checklist, feel free to click on the blue link provided. Once you have
followed the steps on the screen, you can click next. Realize that if you don't have a connection to the
Internet, that the Wizard will continue to set up the connection between your two computers.

3. This page asks how you connect to the Internet. If the computer you are on is the one that connects
to the internet through a Modem/DSL/Cable connection, then choose the first selection. If you are
connecting to the computer that is connected to the Internet, then choose the second. If you have no
Internet connections, then choose the third radio button.
4. If you are connected to the Internet, then the Windows XP Networking Wizard will ask which one
of your Network connections is connected to the Internet. It will typically choose one for you. Unless
you know it is something different, leave the default setting on this page.
5. Since one of your connections is connected to the Internet, you might have to choose which of the
remaining connections will connect up to the other computer. In this case, it would be the Ethernet
connection shown here. Your connections may vary. Click next once you have chosen the connection
to the other computer.
6. Next, the Windows XP Networking Wizard will ask you for a name that describes your computer
on the Network. This is important as it will allow you to identify the appropriate computer you wish
to share files with or interact with. The Computer description is optional, however the Computer
name is not. Make sure you give the computer a name that makes sense. Either the owner's name, the
location (such as Kitchen, Office, Bedroom), or purpose (such as Internet, PC with Printer).
7. You will want to have a name for your workgroup because you will be prompted for in while
setting up Windows XP Networking. Even though you might only be connecting two computers, you
will need a workgroup name. The default is MSHOME, but you can change it to any 15 character
name. Letters and numbers only. Click next when you have finished.
8. Now you can set up whether you would like to share files between the computers or not. With
Windows XP Networking, you can also decide to share a printer that is connected to one of the
computers. This makes it much easier to utilize one printer between multiple computers. Make sure
that you select the "Turn on file and printer sharing" radio button. Then click next.
9. You have now completed the Windows XP Networking Wizard and can confirm all of your
settings before clicking next. Once you click next you will then want to run this same wizard on the
opposite computer you are connecting.

Once you have run the Windows XP Networking Setup Wizard and run the program on the
computers, you will be able to plug the crossover cable between the two computers. To share files
you will need to place them in the Shared Documents folder. You click on the "My Computer" icon
on your desktop to locate the folder. It looks like this:
By clicking and dragging files into this folder, you will be able to access them from the other
computer or computers that are connected on your network.

Important…

This would be a great time to encourage you to seriously think about getting virus protection for you
home network computer. Sharing files can be a fast way to spread a virus throughout an entire
network and so you should install a good anti-virus software package on each of your computers.
 Operation sheet 3
Unit of competence: determine best fit topology
Operation sheet title: Assigning static IP address
Purpose: this operation enables the trainee to assign static IP
address

Equipment, tool and materials: PC with Windows XP

Operating system

In this operation we’re using XP SP3 Media Center Edition and changing the IP address

Step 1: To set a Static IP in XP right-click on My Network Places and select Properties.

Step 2: Right-click on the adapter you want to set the IP for and select Properties.
Step 3:Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
Step 4: Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses.
When you’re finished click OK.
You will need to close out of the Network Connection Properties screen before the
changes go into effect.
Again you can verify the settings by doing an ipconfig in the command prompt. In case
you’re not sure how to do this, click on Start then Run.

In the Run box type in cmd and click OK.

Then at the prompt type in ipconfig and hit Enter. This will show the IP address for the
network adapter you changed.

If you have a small office or home network, assigning each computer a specific IP
address makes it a lot easier to manage and troubleshoot network connection
problems.
 Operation sheet 4
Unit of competence: determine best fit topology
Operation sheet title: Share a drive or a folder on the network with Windows XP
Purpose: This operation explains how to share a drive or a folder on the network with both
Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional when simple file sharing is enabled.
Equipment, tool and materials: PC with XP operating system

To share a drive or a folder on the network with Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer or My Documents, and then locate the drive or folder you want to
share.
2. Right-click the drive or folder, and then click Sharing and Security. If you are sharing a
drive, under the Sharing tab, click the If you understand the risk but still want to share
the root of the drive, click here.

3. Under the Sharing tab, as shown in the picture below, you can do one of the following:
o Share this folder on the network - This allows you to share the contents of the
drive or folder available to other users on the network.
o Allow network users to change my files - This allows network users to change files
over the network. This option is only available when the "Share this folder on the
network" checkbox is checked.
4. Click Apply, and then click Ok.
Operation sheet 5
Unit of competence: determine best fit topology
Operation sheet title: Connecting to network printer
Purpose: this operation enables the trainee to connect to a shared
printer on the network

Equipment, tool and materials: Networked PC , shared printer

1. Open Printers and Faxes. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers
and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.
2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to open the Add Printer
Wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer,

and then click Next.
Three Ways to Connect to a Printer on a Network

To search for a printer in Active Directory

1. Click Find a printer in the directory, and then click Next.

2. Click the Browse button to the right of Location, click the printer
location, and then click OK.
 3. Click Find Now.
4. Click the printer you want to connect to, and then click OK.
To locate a printer by typing the printer name or browsing for it
1. Click Connect to this printer.

2. Do one of the following:

 Type the printer name using the following format:
\\printserver_name\share_name
 Browse for it on the network. Click Next, click the printer in Shared
printers.
 1. Click Next.
To connect to an Internet or intranet printer
1. Click Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office
network.

2. Type the URL to the printer using the following format:

http://printserver_name/Printers/share_name/.printer.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish connecting to the network
printer.