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Practical No 16: Connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard Disk, Modem

This practical outlines how to connect and disconnect various computer hardware components. It provides step-by-step instructions on connecting and disconnecting a LAN cable, external hard drive, and modem. The objectives are to familiarize students with hardware components and teach practical skills like safely handling equipment.

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Practical No 16: Connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard Disk, Modem

This practical outlines how to connect and disconnect various computer hardware components. It provides step-by-step instructions on connecting and disconnecting a LAN cable, external hard drive, and modem. The objectives are to familiarize students with hardware components and teach practical skills like safely handling equipment.

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Practical No 16: Connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard disk,

Modem
I. Practical Significance

In order to know computer hardware system, It is a good idea that student get familiar
with various components of computer hardware system and their functioning.

II. Relevant Program Outcomes

All POs as listed

III. Relevant Course Outcomes

Undertake basic level maintenance of a PC.

IV. Practical Learning Outcomes

Connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard disk, Modem

V. Practical Skills

Learn how to connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard disk, Modem.

VI. Relevant Affective domain related Outcomes

a. Follow Safety Practice


b. Practice Good Handling of Equipment’s

VII. Minimum Theoretical Background

Connect/disconnect LAN Cable, External Hard disk, Modem

VIII. Resources required

Personal Computer, LAN cable, External Hard Disk, Modem

IX. Procedure

1. Identify the components and explain its use.


2. Explain the physical layout /connections of component.

X. Precautions

Handle devices carefully.

XI. Description

Connecting LAN cable to your PC


Find the Ethernet port on your PC. You can usually find this on the back of your desktop tower,
or along the side or back of a laptop.

 Slim laptops may not have an Ethernet port, in which case you'll need to either use a USB
Ethernet adapter or connect wirelessly if your router allows it.
1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your computer. Make sure you're using an
Ethernet cable (RJ45), not a telephone cable (RJ11).

Fig. Ethernet cable and LAN port

2. Plug the other end of the cable into an open LAN port. This can be any open LAN port
on either the router or the switch, depending on your LAN setup.

3. On the PC, click Start, then Control Panel, then Network Connections or Right-click on
your network connection. You'll see this in your System Tray. f you are connecting your
computers through a switch with no router, you'll need to assign each computer on the
network its own individual IP address. This process is handled automatically if you're
using a router.
4. Click Open Network and Sharing Center.
5. Click the Ethernet link at the top of the window. You'll see this next to "Connections."
Or Click Local Area Connection. It will open a dialog box.
6. In the dialog box,, click on Properties
7. Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) then click Properties
8. Select Use the following IP address
9. Enter an IP address and Subnet mask. For example:

 IP address: 141.121.74.0
 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

 Click OK. This will save the settings for the computer.
 Click Close
 Click Close
Note: Please do not use more than one network connection at one time.

Steps to Disconnect or Disable Network Connections

Disconnect Additional Connections (temporary)

 To disconnect your wired Ethernet connection, unplug your Ethernet cable from its jack.
 To disconnect your wireless connection:

On the Windows taskbar (bottom, right), right-click the connection icon and select Disconnect
from [connection name]

Or

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

In the left-hand column, click Change adapter settings.

A new screen will open with a list of network connections. Right-click Local Area
Connection or Wireless Connection and select Disable for disabling the network.

Connect an external hard drive


1. If the external hard drive requires a power cord, connect it to the back of the hard drive. The
end of the power cord that connects to the hard drive is usually a small round connector.
Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet.

Note

If no power cord is required, skip to the next step.

2. Connect the USB cable to the hard drive if not already connected and the other end to a USB
port on the computer.

3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
4. After connecting the external hard drive to the computer, it should be recognized
automatically by your computer's operating system. Your computer should find and install
any necessary drivers.
5. In Windows, File Explorer may automatically open, displaying the contents of the external
hard drive. If File Explorer does not automatically open, manually open File Explorer and
locate the drive.

Disconnect an external hard drive


Using the notification area

6. In the Notification Area of the taskbar, click the up arrow to view the items in the systray.

Then, right-click the Eject Media icon.

7. A menu lists the removable media you can eject. Click the name of the external hard drive. In
this example, the option to eject the external hard drive is named "Eject My Passport Ultra."

After clicking the eject option, wait for a message stating it is safe to remove the hardware before
pulling the external hard drive out of the computer. If no message is displayed after five seconds,
it is likely safe to disconnect the external hard drive.

How to Connect a Cable Modem to Your Computer


1. Take the cable modem out of the box and make sure that you have: the modem, the power
adapter and the network adapter card (RJ-45).
2. Plug one end of the network cable (RJ-45) into the back of the modem, into the « Ethernet »
port, and the other into the computer’s network adapter card.
3. Plug the (coaxial) cable into the modem.
4. Plug the power adapter into the modem.
5. Once the « Online » light is on and has stopped flashing, a window will pop up and you are
done!

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