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Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Amparo High School

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 TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II

Modules 1 & 2

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
SETTING-UP COMPUTER NETWORKS (SUCN)
LO 1 Install network cables
TLE_IACSS912SUCN-IVa-j-33

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside
other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep
in mind.
Perform all the provided activities in the module.
Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have
learned.
Enjoy studying!

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 Expectations
At the end of the modules, you should be able to:
1. Plan cable routes in accordance with network design and actual installation site.
2. Determine cable routes in accordance with network design and actual installation site.
3. Identify necessary network materials in accordance with established procedures and
check against system requirements.
4. Obtain necessary network materials in accordance with established procedures and check
against system requirements.
5. Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices in accordance with established procedures.
6. Check tools, equipment and testing devices in accordance with established procedures.
7. Follow OHS policies.
8. Use appropriate PPE.
9. Perform copper cable splicing based on Electronic Industries Alliance /
Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards.
10. Install network cables and cable raceways in accordance with established procedures and
installation requirements.
11. Perform installation work and check for unnecessary damage that has occurred and
complies with requirements.
12. Follow OHS standards and 5S principles according to enterprise requirements
13. Dispose excess components and materials based on WEEE directives and 3Rs waste
management program.

Pre-Test

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a group of computers that are connected to each other for the purpose of
sharing resources.
A. Client C. Workstation
B. Server D. Network
2. It consists of a center glass core surrounded by several layers of protective
material. Optical fiber deployment is more expensive than copper but offers
higher bandwidth and can cover longer distances.
A. Optical Cable C. Optical Fiber Cable
B. Optical Coaxial Cable D. Optical General Cable
3. It is known as signal amplifier.
A. Client B. Computer C. Radio D. Repeater
4. It is referred to a network via radio.
A. WLAN B. WMAN C. WWAN D. WYAN
5. It is the most common network for home, school and a computer shop.
A. LAN B. MAN C. PAN D. WAN
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 6. It is a broadband telecommunication network that connects several LANs in close
proximity.
A. Local Area Network C. Peer To Peer Network
B. Metropolitan Are Network D. Wide Area Network
7. It is a computer network that covers a broad area.
A. Local Area Network C. Peer To Peer Network
B. Metropolitan Are Network D. Wide Area Network
8. It is a networking hardware used to connect one network device to other network
devices.
A. Computer Network Cable C. Computer Network Wireless
B. Computer Network Client D. None
9. It allows wires to also be used to interconnect home computers, peripherals or
other networked consumer products.
A. LAN Connection C. Power Line Communication
B. WAN Connection D. Power Line Excommunication
10. It a virtual communication network that uses the infrastructure of a physical
network to logically connect computer systems.
A. GAN C. MAM
B. LAN D. VPN

Looking Back

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a general purpose computer that is commonly used at home,

office at school.
A. Microcomputer
B. Minicomputer
C. Supercomputer
D. Megacomputer

2. It is the touchable/tangible/physical parts of a computer system.

A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Dataware
D. Peopleware

3. It is the brain or heart of a computer systems.

A. UPS
B. CPU
C. ROM
D. Chipset

4. It is used to connect computer for network communication.

A. Sound card
B. Memory card
C. LAN card
D. Video card

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5. It has an extra battery/power backup for sudden electricity
outage.
A. UPS
B. CPU
C. ROM
D. Chipset

Brief Introduction
In this module, students learn about computer network which includes types of
network and on how to pin outs the computer network cable with straight through or cross-
over standard color coding.

Activity

1. Find out what are the Internet Service Providers available in your vicinity area. List
down the speed in MBPS bandwidth per ISP, Compare cost monthly plan, and the
problems encountered by the subscribers.

2. Connect your computer or mobile device to wifi connection or hot spot and transfer any
file from your device to other device. In a space provided write down the procedures on
how you connect and transfer files with wireless connection.

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 Remember

A computer network is a group of computers that are connected to each other for
the purpose of sharing resources. The most common resource shared today is connection
to the Internet. Other shared resources can include a printer or a file server. The Internet
itself can be considered a computer network. (Source: "What is a Computer Network? -
Types & Definition." Study.com. July 10, 2015. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-
is-a-computer-network-types-definition-quiz.html.)

A computer network is set to communicate two or more computers to share file,

folder, printer, internet connection, program and a database system.

The most important network types include:

• Personal Area Networks (PAN)

• Local Area Networks (LAN)
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
• Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• Global Area Networks (GAN)

The physical connection, which these network types are based on, can be cable-
connected or implemented based on wireless technology. Physical communication
networks often form the basis for several logical communication networks, so-
called virtual private networks (VPNs). These use a common physical transfer medium
e.g. a glass fiber cable, when transferring data and are assigned to logically different
virtual networks by means of tunneling software.

Each type of network was developed for specific areas of application, is based on
its own techniques and standards, and brings different advantages and limitations with
it. (Source: https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/the-different-network-
types/)

Personal Area Network

To enable data exchange, modern devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops,
and desktop computers can be integrated into a network. This can be wired in the form
of a Personal Area Network (PAN). Common transfer techniques
include USB or FireWire. The wireless variety is known as Wireless Personal Area
Network (WPAN) and is based on technologies such as Bluetooth, Wireless USB,
Insteon, IrDA, ZigBee, and Z-Wave. A wireless Personal Area Network, which can be
achieved via Bluetooth, is called Piconet. PANs and WPANs usually only stretch over a
few meters, and are therefore not suitable for connecting devices in different rooms or
even buildings.
In addition to the communication between individual devices, a Personal Area
Network also makes it possible to establish a connection to other networks, usually larger
ones. This is known as an uplink. Due to the limited range and a comparatively low data
transfer rate, PANs are primarily used to connect peripheral devices in the hobby and
entertainment sector. Typical examples include wireless headphones, game consoles,
and digital cameras. Within the Internet of Things (IoT)’s framework, WPANs are
responsible for the communication of control and monitoring applications with a low data

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rates. Protocols such as Insteon, Z-Wave, and ZigBee have been specifically designed
for smart homes and home automation.
(Source: “Digital Guide, IONOS”, Date Modified June 9, 2019,
https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/the-different-network-types/)

Local Area Network

If more than one computer is to be connected to a network, this usually takes the
form of a Local Area Network (LAN). Networks like these can include two computers in a
private household or several thousand devices in a company. Networks in public
institutions such as those used by public authorities, schools, or universities, are also
implemented as LANs. A widely-used standard for wired Local Area Networks
is Ethernet. Networking technologies such as ARCNET, FDDI, and Token Ring are less
common and widely outdated. Data transmission is either electronically based on copper
cables or via fiber optic cables.
If more than two computers are to be connected in one LAN, additional network
components such as hubs, bridges, and switches are needed, which act as coupling
elements and distribution nodes. The network type LAN was developed to enable fast
transmission of large amounts of data. Depending on the structure of the network and
the transmission medium used, a data throughput of 10 to 1,000 Mbit/s is normal. LANs
enable convenient information exchange between the various devices connected to the
network. In a business context, it’s common to share files, network printers, and
applications via LAN with several computers.
If a local network is implemented via radio, it is referred to as a Wireless Local
Area Network (WLAN). The WLAN standard’s technical basis is defined by the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 family of standards. Wireless
local networks offer the ability to easily integrate devices into home or corporate networks,
and are compatible with wired Ethernet LANs. However, the data throughput is lower than
for an Ethernet connection.
The range of a LAN depends on the standard and the transmission medium, but
can be increased by signal amplifiers, known as repeaters. Regarding gigabit Ethernet
via glass fibers, a signal range of several miles is possible. However, Local Area Networks
rarely stretch across more than one building complex. Multiple LANs can be connected
to a superior Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).

(Source: “Digital Guide, IONOS”, Date Modified 6-9-2019,

https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/the-different-network-types/)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

MAN is a broadband telecommunication network that connects several LANs in

close proximity. As a rule, these are individual establishments in a company that are
connected to a MAN via leased lines. High-performance routers and high-performance
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fiber-based connections are used, which enable a significantly higher data throughput
than the internet. The transfer speed between two remote nodes is comparable to that of
communication within a LAN.

The infrastructure for MANs is provided by international network operators. As a

Metropolitan Area Network, wired cities can be integrated nationally into Wide Area
Networks (WAN) and internationally in Global Area Networks (GAN).

With Metro Ethernet, a special transmission technology is available for MANs,

which can be used to build powerful Metro Ethernet networks (MEN) based on Carrier
Ethernet (CE 1.0) or Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE 2.0).

A standard for larger regional radio networks, known as Wireless Metropolitan

Area Networks (WMAN), was developed with IEEE 802.16. This technology known
as WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) makes it possible to set up
WiFi hotspots. These are several WiFi access points working together in different
locations. The current transmission standard DSL is technically only available where
copper cables have been laid.

Wide Area Network

While Metropolitan Area Networks connect areas that are near each other in rural
or urban areas, Wide Area Networks (WANs) extend across large geographic areas,
such as countries or continents. The number of local networks or individual computers
connected in a WAN is unlimited, in principle.

While LANs and MANs can be implemented because of their geographical

proximity to the computers and networks based on Ethernet that are to be connected,
technologies such as IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), PDH (Plesiochronous
Digital Hierarchy), SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy), SONET (Synchronous Optical
Network), ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and sometimes the outdated X.25 are
used.

Wide Area Networks are usually owned by an organization or company, and

are operated privately or rented. In addition, internet service providers use WANs to
connect local company networks and consumers to the internet.

(Source: “Digital Guide, IONOS”, Date Modified 6-9-2019,

https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/the-different-network-types/)
Global Area Network

A global network, such as the internet, is referred to as the Globe Area Network
(GAN). The internet is, however, not the only computer network of its kind. Internationally
operating companies also support local networks that comprise of several WANs and
connect company computers across the world. GANs use the fiber optic infrastructure
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from wide area networks and combine these with international undersea
cables or satellite transmissions.

Virtual Private Network

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a virtual communication network that uses

the infrastructure of a physical network to logically connect computer systems. This can
be any of the network types introduced above, however, the internet is the most
common transport medium. This connects nearly all computers worldwide and is
available free of charge, as opposed to privately operated MANs or WANs. Data transfer
takes place within a virtual tunnel, which is built between a VPN client and a VPN server.

If the public network is used as a transport medium, Virtual Private Networks are
generally encrypted to ensure that data stays confidential. VPNs are utilized to link LANs
over the internet or to enable remote access to a network or a single computer via public
connection.

(Source: “Digital Guide, IONOS”, Date Modified 6-9-2019,

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What is a networking hardware?

Networking hardware includes all computers, peripherals, interface cards and

other equipment needed to perform data-processing and communications within the
network.
(Source: University of South Florida, https://fcit.usf.edu/network/chap3/chap3.htm)

The following are the list of networking hardware:

• Computer Server is a piece of computer hardware that provides functionality

for other programs or devices, called "clients".
(Source: September 1, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_(computing)

• Client computer is a piece of computer hardware that accesses a service

made available by a server.

(Source: August 2, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client_(computing))

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 • Network Interface Card/LAN Adapter is a computer hardware component
that connects a computer to a computer network.

(Source: September 2, 2020,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_interface_controller)

• Network Switch is networking hardware that connects devices on a computer

network by using packet switching to receive and forward data to the
destination device.

(Source: August 17, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch)

• Repeater is simply hub which is a network hardware device for connecting

multiple Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network
segment. It has multiple input/output (I/O) ports, in which a signal introduced at
the input of any port appears at the output of every port except the original
incoming. Hubs are now largely obsolete, having been replaced by network
switches except in very old installations or specialized applications. As of 2011,
connecting network segments by repeaters or hubs is deprecated by IEEE
802.3.

(Source: september 15, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_hub)

• 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. Bridging is distinct
from routing. Routing allows multiple networks to communicate independently
and yet remain separate, whereas bridging connects two separate networks as
if they were a single network.
(Source: september 15, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater)

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 • Router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer
networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data
sent through the internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data
packets. A packet is typically forwarded from one router to another router
through the networks that constitute an internetwork (e.g. the Internet) until it
reaches its destination node.

(Source: september 15, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router_(computing))

• Wireless access point (WAP), or more generally just access point (AP), is
a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a
wired network.

(Source: September 6, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_access_point)

Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries

Alliance (EIA) are designed to serve the public interest through eliminating
misunderstandings between manufacturers and purchasers, facilitating interchangeability
and improvement of products, and assisting the purchaser in selecting and obtaining with
minimum delay the proper product for his particular need. Existence of such Standards
and Publications shall not in any respect preclude any member or nonmember of TIA/EIA
from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to such Standards and
Publications, nor shall the existence of such Standards and Publications preclude their
voluntary use by those other than TIA/EIA members, whether the standard is to be used
either domestically or internationally.

Standards and Publications are adopted by TIA/EIA in accordance with the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) patent policy. By such action, TIA/EIA
does not assume any liability to any patent owner, nor does it assume any obligation
whatever to parties adopting the Standard or Publication.

This Standard does not purport to address all safety problems associated with its
use or all applicable regulatory requirements. It is the responsibility of the user of this

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Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations before its use. (Source: Slideshare.net, upload May
13, 2014, by Isidro Ska, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 2001,
Standards and Technology Department 2500, Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is designed for the

following:
1. Prevention of the generation of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment.
2. The drive markets for the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such
wastes.
3. Minimizing the environment risks and impacts associated with the treatment and
disposal of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment.
(Source: slideshare.net, May 13, 2011 by Simon Drury)

5Rs Techniques of Waste Management

1. Reduce simply means to lessen the amount of trash.
2. Reuse means to find other uses for materials that are already used.
3. Recycle means creating a new product out of a material that already served
its purpose.
4. Recover involves producing electricity by burning garbage in the incinerator.
5. Repair means to fix slightly broken things be used again.
(Source: slideshare.net, August 6, 2014 by Antonio Delgado)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international

standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards
organizations. Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide
proprietary, industrial, and commercial standards. (Source: Wikipedia.com, last edited on
23 September 2020)
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
It refers to the legislation, policies, procedures, and activities that aim to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of all people at the workplace.
For organizations that are serious about improving employee safety,
reducing workplace risks and creating better, safer working conditions, there’s ISO
45001.
According to the International Labour Organization, more than 7,600 people die
from work-related accidents or diseases every single day. That’s why an ISO committee
of occupational health & safety experts set to work to develop an International Standard
with the potential to save almost three million lives each year.
Here are the Computer Systems Servicing OHS tips:
1. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who can take care of you in case
of an emergency.
2. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before working on it.
3. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting electrocuted or
accidentally damaging computer parts.
4. Be careful with tools that may cause a short circuit.
5. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.
6. Do not use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place.

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 7. Clean the area before and after using it to maintain sanitation and prevent
accidents.
8. Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the Integrated Circuit (IC)
parts.
9. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the
organization’s OHS procedures and practices.
10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable
connector.
11. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and other
emergencies are recognized.
12. Use a brush, compressed air, or blower in cleaning the computer system.
(Source: Posted July 9, 2018,
https://icttechtips.wordpress.com/2018/07/09/css-coc1-occupational-health-
and-safety-policy/)

Computer Network Cable

Networking cables are networking hardware used to connect one network device
to other network devices or to connect two or more computers to
share printers, scanners etc. Different types of network cables, such as coaxial
cable, optical fiber cable, and twisted pair cables, are used depending on the
network's physical layer, topology, and size. The devices can be separated by a few
meters (e.g. via Ethernet) or nearly unlimited distances (e.g. via the interconnections of
the Internet).
There are several technologies used for network connections. Patch cables are
used for short distances in offices and wiring closets. Electrical connections using twisted
pair or coaxial cable are used within a building. Optical fiber cable is used for long
distances or for applications requiring high bandwidth or electrical isolation. Many
installations use structured cabling practices to improve reliability and maintainability. In
some home and industrial applications power lines are used as network cabling.
Twisted pair cabling is a form of wiring in which pairs of wires (the forward and
return conductors of a single circuit) are twisted together for the purposes of canceling
out electromagnetic interference (EMI) from other wire pairs and from external sources.
This type of cable is used for home and corporate Ethernet networks. Twisted pair cabling
is used in short patch cables and in the longer runs in structured cabling.

(Source: Posted January 8, 2020,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networking_cables#/media/File:Futp_cable.jpg)
An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of twisted pair Ethernet cable used to
connect computing devices together directly that would normally be connected via
a network switch, Ethernet hub or router, such as directly connecting two personal

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computers via their network adapters. Most current Ethernet devices support Auto MDI-
X, so it doesn't matter whether you use crossover or straight cables.
An optical fiber cable consists of a center glass core surrounded by several
layers of protective material. Optical fiber deployment is more expensive than copper but
offers higher bandwidth and can cover longer distances. There are two major types of
optical fiber cables: shorter-range multi-mode fiber and long-range single-mode fiber.

(Source: January 20, 2020,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networking_cables#/media/File:MMF_optical.jpg)
Coaxial cables form a transmission line and confine the electromagnetic wave
inside the cable between the center conductor and the shield. The transmission of energy
in the line occurs totally through the dielectric inside the cable between the conductors.
Coaxial lines can therefore be bent and twisted (subject to limits) without negative effects,
and they can be strapped to conductive supports without inducing unwanted currents in
them.
Coaxial cables are commonly used for television and other broadband signals.
Although in most homes coaxial cables have been installed for transmission
of TV signals, new technologies (such as the ITU-T G.hn standard) open the possibility
of using home coaxial cable for high-speed home networking applications (Ethernet over
coax).

(Source: February 20, 2007,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networking_cables#/media/File:Coaxial_cable_cut.jpg)
Although AC power wires are not designed for networking applications, power
line communication (PLC) allows these wires to also be used to interconnect home

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computers, peripherals or other networked consumer products. The Home Plug protocol
family was an early PLC technology. In December 2008, the ITU-T adopted
Recommendation G.hn/G.9960 as the first worldwide standard for high-speed powerline
communications. G.hn also specifies techniques for communications over the
existing category 3 cable used by phones and coaxial cable used by cable television in
the home.
(Source: August 30, 2020,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networking_cables#:~:text=Networking%20cables%20are
%20networking%20hardware,to%20share%20printers%2C%20scanners%20etc.&text=
Electrical%20connections%20using%20twisted%20pair,are%20used%20within%20a%
20building)

(Source: August 16, 2016,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_power_transmission#/media/File:500kV_3-
Phase_Transmission_Lines.png)
Modular Connector Plugs and Jacks
The 8P8C modular connectors for Ethernet are often called RJ45 due to their
physical resemblance. The plug is an 8-position modular connector that looks like a large
phone plug. There are a couple variations available. The primary variation you need to
pay attention to is whether the connector is intended for braided or solid wire. For
braided/stranded wires, the connector has sharp pointed contacts that actually pierce the
wire. For solid wires, the connector has fingers which cut through the insulation and make
contact with the wire by grasping it from both sides. The connector is the weak point in
an ethernet cable, choosing the wrong one will often cause grief later. If you just walk into
a computer store, it's nearly impossible to tell what type of plug it is. You may be able to
determine what type it is by crimping one without a cable.
Modular connector jacks come in a variety styles intended for several different
mounting options. The choice is one of requirements and preference. Jacks are designed
to work only with solid ethernet cable. Most jacks come labeled with color coded wiring
diagrams for either T568A, T568B or both. Make sure you end up with the correct one.
Here is a wiring diagram and pin out:

Ethernet Cable Pin Outs

There are two basic ethernet cable pin outs. A straight through ethernet cable,
which is used to connect to a hub or switch, and a crossover ethernet cable used to
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operate in a peer-to-peer fashion without a hub/switch. Generally, all fixed wiring should
be run as straight through. Some ethernet interfaces can cross and un-cross a cable
automatically as needed, a handy feature.

Standard, Straight-Through Wiring Diagram(both ends are the same):

Wire Wire 10Base-T Signal
RJ45 Pin 1000Base-T
Color Diagram 100Base-TX
# Signal
(T568A) (T568A) Signal

1 White/Green Transmit+ BI_DA+

2 Green Transmit- BI_DA-

3 White/Orange Receive+ BI_DB+

4 Blue Unused BI_DC+

5 White/Blue Unused BI_DC-

6 Orange Receive- BI_DB-

7 White/Brown Unused BI_DD+

8 Brown Unused BI_DD-

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Pin Out for T568A

Wire Wire 10Base-T Signal

RJ45 Pin 1000Base-T
Color Diagram 100Base-TX
# Signal
(T568B) (T568B) Signal

1 White/Orange Transmit+ BI_DA+

2 Orange Transmit- BI_DA-

3 White/Green Receive+ BI_DB+

4 Blue Unused BI_DC+

5 White/Blue Unused BI_DC-

6 Green Receive- BI_DB-

7 White/Brown Unused BI_DD+

8 Brown Unused BI_DD-

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Pin Out for T568B

Crossover Cable Wiring Diagram:

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RJ45 Pin # Wire Diagram RJ45 Pin # Wire Diagram
(END 1) Color End #1 (END 2) Color End #2

1 White/Orange 1 White/Green

2 Orange 2 Green

3 White/Green 3 White/Orange

4 Blue 4 White/Brown

5 White/Blue 5 Brown

6 Green 6 Orange

7 White/Brown 7 Blue

8 Brown 8 White/Blue

Crossover Ethernet Cable Pin Outs

How to wire fixed ethernet cables?

1. Run the full length of ethernet cable in place, from endpoint to endpoint, making
sure to leave excess.
2. At one end, cut the wire to length leaving enough length to work, but not too
much excess.
3. Strip off about 2 inches of the ethernet cable sheath.
4. Align each of the colored wires according to the layout of the jack.
5. Use the punch down tool to insert each wire into the jack.
6. Repeat the above steps for the second RJ45 jack.

(Source: January 31, 2019,

https://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html)

Watch this video tutorial on youtube on how to wire fixed ethernet cable:
tinyurl.com/UTPcable
Note: The students should prepare 2 pieces UTP/network cable (2 meters each),
crimping tool, wire striper, LAN cable tester. Perform the following tasks:
1. Straight-through cable (either standard A or B)
2. Crossover cable
No deadline, just show me your outputs before the end of first semester, if
available already.

Checking Your Understanding

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 Answer the following questions and write your answer in the space provided below
each question.

1. What will happen if you do not follow color standard for fixing ethernet cable?
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2. What is the purpose of the access point in a network?

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3. What will happen to the employee if he/she will not follow the OHS procedures?
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 Post-Test

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the most common network for home, school and a computer shop.
A. LAN B. MAN C. PAN D. WAN
2. It is referred to a network via radio.
A. WLAN B. WMAN C. WWAN D. WYAN
3. It is a computer network that covers a broad area.
A. Local Area Network C. Peer To Peer Network
B. Metropolitan Are Network D. Wide Area Network
4. It is a networking hardware used to connect one network device to other network
devices.
A. Computer Network Cable C. Computer Network Wireless
B. Computer Network Client D. None
5. It allows wires to also be used to interconnect home computers, peripherals or
other networked consumer products.
A. LAN Connection C. Power Line Communication
B. WAN Connection D. Power Line Excommunication
6. It a virtual communication network that uses the infrastructure of a physical
network to logically connect computer systems.
A. GAN C. MAM
B. LAN D. VPN
7. It is a group of computers that are connected to each other for the purpose of
sharing resources.
A. Client C. Workstation
B. Server D. Network
8. It consists of a center glass core surrounded by several layers of protective
material. Optical fiber deployment is more expensive than copper but offers
higher bandwidth and can cover longer distances.
A. Optical Cable C. Optical Fiber Cable
B. Optical Coaxial Cable D. Optical General Cable
9. It is known as signal amplifier.
A. Client B. Computer C. Radio D. Repeater
10. It is a broadband telecommunication network that connects several LANs in close
proximity.
A. Local Area Network C. Peer To Peer Network
B. Metropolitan Are Network D. Wide Area Network

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Activity sheet 1:

DIRECTION: Explain the purpose of a computer network for the following:

• Computer/internet shop
• School
• Household

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Activity sheet 2:

DIRECTION: Write your answer in the space provided of K-W-L chart.

Know Wonder Learn

What I think I know What I want to know What I learned

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Activity sheet 3:

DIRECTION: Draw a diagram with color codes for both endpoints of straight-through
cable and crossover cable below.

Straight-through cable Crossover cable

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Activity sheet 4:

DIRECTION: Draw a plan for cable routes in network design of a computer shop (10
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Answer key
Pretest
1. D
2. C
3. S
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. D

Looking back
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. a

Posttest
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. S
10. B

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