Grade

TLE - ICT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
QUARTER 4 – MODULE 3
Computer System and Network
Configurations

Prepared by:

GLYNEZ L. PRADO
Teacher III , San Jacinto National High School

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 In this self-learning module, it will focus in Computer System and Network Configurations.
After reading all the topics and performing the essential skills you must be able to:

• Differentiate Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;

• Design, roll out, configure, manage and setup your own network.

Computer System and Network Configurations

Computer Networks
Networks are collections of computers, software, and hardware that are all connected to help
their users work together. A network connects computers by means of cabling systems, specialized
software, and devices that manage data traffic. A network enables users to share files and resources,
such as printers, as well as send messages electronically (e-mail) to each other.
The most common networks are Local Area Networks or LANs for short. A LAN connects
computers within a single geographical location, such as one office building, office suite, or home. By
contrast, Wide Area Networks (WANs) span different cities or even countries, using phone lines or
satellite links.

Network System Configuration

All networks go through roughly the same steps in terms of design, rollout, configuration, and
management.
Designing Your Network
Plan on the design phase to take anywhere from one to three working days, depending on
how much help you have ad how big your network is.

Here are the key tasks:

• Settle on a peer-to-peer network or a client/server network.
• Pick you network system software.
• Pick a network language.
• Figure out what hardware you need.
• Decide on what degree of information security you need.
• Choose software and hardware solutions to handle day-to-day management chores.

Rolling Out Your Network

Rolling out your network requires the following steps:
• Run and test network cables.
• Install the server or servers if you’re setting up a client/server network. (If you are setting up
a peer-to-peer network, you typically don’t have to worry about any dedicated servers.)
• Set up the workstation hardware.
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 • Plug in and cable the Network Interface Cards (NICs – these connect the network to the LAN).
• Install the hub or hubs (if you are using twisted-pair cable).
• Install printers.
• Load up the server software (the NOS, or Network Operating System) if your network is a
client/server type.
• Install the workstation software.
• Install modem hardware for remote dial-up (if you want the users to be able to dial into the
network).
• Install the programs you want to run (application software).

Configuring Your Network

Network configuration means customizing the network for your own use.
• Creating network accounts for your users (names, passwords, and groups).
• Creating areas on shared disk drives for users to share data files.
• Creating areas on shared disk drives for users to share programs (unless everyone runs
programs from their own computer).
• Setting up print queues (the software that lets users share networked printers).
• Installing network support on user workstations, so they can "talk" to your network.

Managing Your Network

The work you do right after your LAN is up and running and configured can save you huge
amounts of time in the coming months. Mapping your network for easier management and
troubleshooting.
• Setting up appropriate security measures to protect against accidental and intentional
harm.
Tuning up your LAN so that you get the best possible speed from it.  Creating company
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standards for adding hardware and software, so you don’t have nagging compatibility
problems later.
• Putting backup systems in place so that you have copies of data and programs if your
hardware fails.
• Installing some monitoring and diagnostic software so that you can check on your network’s
health and get an early warning of impleading problems.
• Figuring out how you plan to handle troubleshooting – educating your LAN administrator,
setting up a support contract with a software vendor, and so on.
Smooth Setup

One key advantage of a peer-to-peer network is that it’s easy to setup. With the simplest sort
of peer-to-peer network, you just use the built-in networking that comes with your operating system
(Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and so on) and you have very little software to
set up – even less if you have computers that have the operating system (OS) preinstalled, as most
computers do these days.
For Windows XP and Windows 7, the basic steps to setting up a peer-to-peer network are as
follows: (Review for Cabling) UTP Cable

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 A UTP(unshielded twisted pair) cable (category 5) is one of the most popular LAN cables. This
cable consists of 4 twisted pairs of metal wires (that means there are 8 wires in the cable). Adding
RJ45 connectors at both ends of the UTP cable it becomes a LAN cable they usually use.
Preparation
You need a UTP Cable, Crimping Tool, RJ45, and Cutter

Figure 1 . Materials for Cabling

Making Cable
Follow the steps below.
1. Remove the outmost vinyl shield for 12mm at one end of the cable (we call this side A-side).
2. Arrange the metal wires in parallel (refer the each section's wire arrangement table). Don't
remove the shield of each metal line.
3. Insert the metal wires into RJ45(Registered Jack) connector on keeping the metal wire
arrangement.
4. Set the RJ45 connector (with the cable) on the pliers, and squeeze it tightly.
5. Make the other side of the cable (we call this side B-side) in the same way.
6. After you made it, you don't need to take care of the direction of the cable. (Any cable in this
page is directionless --- that means you can set either end of the cable to either device.)
How to see the wire arrangement
Take the UTP
cable with your left
hand and a RJ45
connector with your
right hand. Hold the
RJ45 connector in the
way you can see the
contact metal face of
the RJ45 connector.

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 Pin ID side A side B
10 Base T / 100 Base T Straight-through 1 white-orange white-orange
2 orange orange
10BaseT and 100BaseT are most common mode of LAN.
3 white-green white-green
You can use UTP category-5 cable for both modes. (You
4 blue blue
can use UTP category-3 cable for 10BaseT, in which there
are only 3 wires inside the cable.) 5 white-blue white-blue
6 green green
A straight cable is used to connect a computer to a hub. 7 white-brown white-brown
You can use it to connect 2 hubs in the case one of the
8 brown brown
hubs has an uplink port (and you use normal port on the
other hub).

10 Base T / 100 Base T Crossover Pin ID side A side B

A cross cable for 10BaseT and 100BaseT is used to connect 2 1 white-orange white-green
computers directly (with ONLY the UTP cable). It is also used
2 orange green
when you connect 2 hubs with a normal port on both hubs.
(In other words, the cross cable is used relatively in a rare 3 white-green white-orange
case.) 4 blue blue
5 white-blue white-blue
6 green orange
7 white-brown white-brown
8 brown brown

To create a peer network, you must have the following components:

• A network interface or Local Area Network (LAN) adapter for
each computer. The same manufacturer and model of
network card is preferred.
• Cabling that is supported by the network cards.
• Windows XP or 7 drivers for the network cards.
• A common network protocol.
• A unique computer name for each computer.

I. A.Direction: Arrange the following steps in making a cable by putting numbers 1-6 respectively.
_______1. Insert the metal wires into RJ45(Registered Jack) connector on keeping the metal wire
arrangement.
_______2. After you made it, you don't need to take care of the direction of the cable
_______3. Remove the outmost vinyl shield for 12mm at one end of the cable
_______4. Make the other side of the cable (we call this side B-side) in the same way.
_______5. Arrange the metal wires in parallel. Don't remove the shield of each metal line.
_______6. Set the RJ45 connector (with the cable) on the pliers, and squeeze it tightly.

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B.Direction: Enumerate the key tasks in designing your network.
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
II. Direction: Answer the following acronyms.
1. LAN - _________________________________________________
2. WAN - ________________________________________________
3. UTP - _________________________________________________
4. NOS - _________________________________________________
5. NIC - __________________________________________________
6. RJ45 - __________________________________________________
7. OS - __________________________________________________
8. UTP - __________________________________________________

III. Direction: Answer the question briefly.

“Explain why one key advantage of a peer-to-peer network is that it’s easy to setup.”

Part I
1. 3 12. Choose software and hardware
2. 6 solutions to handle day-to-day
3. 1 management chores.
4. 5
5. 2 Part II
6. 4 1. Local Area Network
2. Wide Area Network
7. Settle on a peer-to-peer network or a 3. Unshielded Twisted Pair
client/server network. 4. Network Operating System
8. Pick you network system software. 5. Network Interface Card
9. Pick a network language. 6. Registered Jack 45
7. Operating System
10. Figure out what hardware you need.
8. Unshielded Twisted Pair
11. Decide on what degree of information
security you need.

Part III.
With the simplest sort of peer-to-peer network, you just use the built-in networking that
comes with your operating system and you have very little software to set up – even less if you have
computers that have the operating system preinstalled, as most computers do these days.
(*Note: Student’s responses should be relevant to the answers provided.)

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Name: _______________________________________________________________Date: _____________
Grade/Section: ________________________________________________________Score: _____________
I-Fill in the blank : Directions: Complete the given table in arranging the wires in creating straight
through and crossover cables.
Straight through Cable Crossover Cable
# side A side B # side A side B
1 ___________ ___________ 6 ___________ ___________
orange orange 7 ___________ ___________
2 ___________ ___________ 8 ___________ ___________
blue blue blue blue
3 ___________ ___________ white-blue white-blue
4 ___________ ___________ 9 ___________ ___________
white-brown white-brown 10 ___________ ___________
5 ___________ ___________ brown brown
II-Identification: Directions: Identify what is being asked.
_____________1. These are collections of computers, software, and hardware that are all
connected to help their users work together.
_____________2. It is also used when you connect 2 hubs with a normal port on both hubs.
_____________3. It connects computers within a single geographical location, such as one office
building, office suite, or home.
_____________4. It spans different cities or even countries, using phone lines or satellite links.
_____________5. It is used to connect a computer to a hub.

III-Performance Task: (10 pts.)

Using crayons or any other coloring materials, draw both ends of straight through and
crossover cables using the color combinations. Use separate sheet for your drawing.

SCORING RUBRIC FOR THE PERFORMANCE TASK:

CRITERIA HIGHEST POSSIBLE 2 1

SCORE
Artistry 2 Drawing looks similar Drawing is not similar
to what is shown in theto what is shown in the
module module
Labeling 2 Drawing is accurately One or more of the
labeled drawing are not
labeled
Neatness 2 Drawing is legible and Drawing is poorly
neatly made. made.

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 Craftmanship 2 The learner spent time The learner rushed
and effort in producing producing the output.
the output.
Expectation 2 The learner has The learner did not
exceeded your meet your
expectation. expectation.

References:

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9

Learner’s Material
First Edition, 2013

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