TVL COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING - 12

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Grade: Section:

Semester: 1st Week: 9_ SSLM No. 9_ ELC(s): Set Network configuration

ELC Code: TLE_IACSS912SUCN-Ia-e-34
 Title of Textbook/LM to Study:
 Topic: Configuring Peer to Peer network
 Objective: Configure Peer to Peer network

Let Us Discover

Definition of Terms
IP Address - A unique 32-bit number that represents a device or interface
(e-g., network interfere card) either on your Intranet or on the
Internet. These addresses are normally expressed in dotted-
decimal format, with four groups of numbers separated by
dots. An IP address is actually composed of binary numbers
but for convenience, it is usually expressed in decimal format.
Subnet - Logical subdivision of a larger network.

Subnet mask - 32-bit number that masks an IP address, and breaks the IP
address into a network address and a host address.
Sub netting - The process of dividing a large network into smaller network
by adding “1” s to the network bits is a subnet mask.

Host - A computer or device connected to the network.

Network Address - The address where the hosts are connected.
Default gateway - A default access point or IP router that a network hosts or
computer uses to send information to another network.

DHCP - Hands out IP address to host and keeps addresses unique. It

also provides a database of addressing assigned and task the
burden of assigning addresses statically.
Private IP addresses - Special non-routable IP addresses that are used in the
translated to public internet IP addresses when the device
needs to talk to the internet

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How to Configure a Static IP Address in Windows 7

Windows 7, as with many of the different operating systems available, has a number
of different network functions which can be configured. Sometimes in order to gain
connectivity in certain networks where a DHCP server is not running, the configuration of a
static IP address is required. The steps required to setup up a static IP address are rather
straightforward, but the process is a bit different from Windows Vista and XP.

The steps on how and configure a static IPv4 address in Windows 7.

Static IPv4 Configuration in Windows 7

The first thing that must be done is to gain access to the Network and Sharing Center in
Windows 7. This can be done in one of two ways; the first way to access it is via the control
panel. Select the Windows 7 or on the bottom left-hand corner and select the control panel
option as shown below:

There are several views which are available for the

control panel; by default the category view is used.
When using the category view the option that you need
to select is called View network status and Tasks. This
will bring you to the Network and Sharing Center.

The second way to gain access to the Network and

Sharing Center is to utilize the network icon which is
displayed in the system tray when a network interface
has been enabled. When this icon is right-clicked the
option to open the Network and Sharing Center.

Once the Network and Sharing Center is open there is an option which allows the change of
adapter settings which is shown in the upper left-hand corner of the window.

Once in the Network Connections window, an interface

must be selected which is going to be configured with
the static IP address. In the following example, both a
wired and wireless interface is shown as examples. For
the purposes of this article the wired interface will be
used as the interface being given a static IP Address.

By right-clicking on the correct interface a sub-menu is

shown; from this menu select the properties option.

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 Once the properties option is selected the
interface properties windows will be displayed.
This screen gives the option to configure a
number of different network parameters. Since
we want to change the interface IPv4 IP
address this option must be selected from the
window. Once this option is selected the
properties button will be enabled; press the
properties button

Once the properties button is pressed the

IPv4Properties window is displayed which
shows that the interface is currently configured
to obtain both its IP address and its DNS server
information automatically.

In order to change to a static IP address the

option to Use the following IP address must be
selected; once this is done the option to enter
the IP address parameters is enabled and the
Use the following DNS server addresses option
is selected.

For the purpose of this article the IP address 192.168.1.100 is used with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 and a default gateway of 192.168.1.1. The DNS server which will be
configured is 4.2.2.2. Once these options have been entered on the screen simply press Ok
on both property screens and the configuration of a static IP is complete.

HOMEGROUP Configuration in Windows 7

A new option which was introduced with

Windows 7 is HomeGroup. HomeGroup allows
Windows 7 machines to be linked in an easier
way which makes the sharing of resources
between machines much simpler to setup. Each
machine must become a member of a
HomeGroup in order to utilize this functionality.
The first thing that must be done on the first
computer used is the creation of a HomeGroup.
This is done through the Choose HomeGroup
and Sharing Options in the Network and
Sharing Center window.

Once this option is selected, the HomeGroup window is displayed. The first computer to be
configured with a HomeGroup will be given the option to create a homegroup. Once a
HomeGroup is configured on a network it will actively broadcast its existence to the other
computers on the network (HomeGroup requires IPv6 to be enabled) Once a HomeGroup
has been created on a network, all other participating computers must join it. In order to join
the HomeGroup.

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How to Change the Name of Your Windows Computer

Here are three routes you can take to open up System Properties:

• Type sysdm.cpl into the start menu search box (quickest)

• Right-click on the Computer option on the start menu or in My Computer.
• Open Control Panel, and go to System and Maintenance, and then System.

If you choose one of the last two options, then

you’ll need to click on Advanced System
Settings on the left menu:

Now you’ll finally be on the right screen, which

should say System Properties.

Click on the “Change” button to rename the

computer, which will pop up this dialog:

Now you can finally change the name of the

computer. You could also change the name of
the workgroup to something more descriptive as
well. You’ll have to reboot after you make this
change.

Let Us Try

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false
on the space provided.

1. Network address is the address where the hosts are connected

2. HomeGroup allows Windows 7 machines to be linked in an easier way which

makes the sharing of resources between machines much simpler to setup.

3. The second way to gain access to the Network and Sharing Center is to utilize the
network icon which is displayed in the system tray when a network interface has been
enabled.

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 4. An subnet mask address is actually composed of binary numbers but for
convenience, it is usually expressed in decimal format.
5. Typing sysdm.cpl into the start menu search box (quickest) way to open system
properties.

Let Us Do

Directions: Fill in the empty box with the missing steps in Static IP Configuration. Use
a separate sheet for your answer

Access Select Right click

network option and select
icon which which properties
is display allows option
in system change
tray adapter
setting

Click Click OK
properties button on
button the
property
screen

Let Us Apply

Directions: Now it’s time to apply your knowledge in real-life situations. Briefly explain the
given question Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Aside from the given process above about naming the windows computer. Give
another way to change the computer name of host name. Use bullet type.

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 Rubrics

Rubrics (Let us Apply)

The performance of the learners will be rated based on the following criteria.
Criteria 3 2 1
Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory
Content Substantial, specific and/or Sufficiently developed Limited content with
Knowledge illustrative content content with adequate inadequate
demonstrating strong elaboration or elaboration or
development and sophisticated explanation explanation.
ideas.
Spelling No misspelled word 1-3 misspelled words 4 or more misspelled
words
Capitalization Follows correct capitalization 1-3 capitalization errors. 4 or more
(pronouns, sentences) capitalizations errors.
Punctuation Applies punctuation correctly. 1-3 incorrect use of 4 or more incorrect
punctuations. use of punctuations.
Handwriting Legible 1-3 words can’t be 4 or more words can’t
clearly read. be clearly read.

References
TVL-Computer Systems Servicing 12 Self-Learning Module. Q2 – Module 1: Set Network
Configuration. Valmera, C. P. et al. Pp 11-18

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