COMPETENCY-BASED

LEARNING MATERIALS (C B L M)

SECTOR: ELECTRONICS SECTOR

QUALIFICATION TITLE: COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NCII

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: SET-UP COMPUTER NETWORKS

MODULE TITLE: SETTING-UP COMPUTER NETWORKS

 JOB TITLE: SETTING-UP COMPUTER NETWORKS
DESCRIPTION:
This module covers the outcomes required in setting-up computers networks for
LANs and small-office home-office (SOHO) systems. It consists of competencies to install
network cables, set network configuration, set router/Wi-Fi/ wireless access point/repeater
configuration as well as to inspect and test the configured computer networks.
OBJECTIVES:

1. Improve his/her working habits.

2. Familiarization of network topology, network cabling and its peripherals.
3. Learn and practice the mechanics of network configuration setup.
4. Understand and test the configured computer networks.
DURATION: 40-HOURS
TASKS:
1. Identifying tools. equipment and testing device
2. Determining network cabling configuration
3. Terminating network cables
4. Assigning IP address and subnet masks
5. Renaming Workgroup and Computer Name
6. Sharing files and folders
7. Configuring Advanced Sharing Settings
8. Reconfiguring Router SSID and Network key
9. Connecting devices using Wi-Fi connection
10. Viewing and accessing network

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 TASK 1: IDENTIFYING TOOLS. EQUIPMENT AND TESTING DEVICE

These are the following common materials needed in the network configuration task:
A. Materials
1. Connectors - It is used to connect
external devices to the computer system.

2. Wires and Cables - It is used to connect

computers for network.

UTP Cat5e cable-Unshielded Twisted

Pair

3. Cable ties- It is used to organized wires

and cables used in connecting computers
to avoid tangling.

4. Modular box RJ45 - It is a surface

mounted box used in a commercial and
industrial building to cleanly attach
network cables. It is commonly used in a
structured network.

5. Cable Raceway- (sometimes referred to

as a raceway system) is an enclosed
conduit that forms a physical pathway for
electrical wiring. Raceways protect wires
and cables from heat, humidity,
corrosion, water intrusion and general
physical threats.

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 6. RJ-45 connector- RJ45 is a type
of connector commonly used for
Ethernet networking. ... The "RJ"
in RJ45 stands for "registered jack,"
since it is a standardized
networking interface.

7. Keystone Jack (Cat5e)- A keystone

jack is a standardized snap-in package
for mounting a variety of low-voltage
electrical jacks or optical connectors into
a keystone wall plate, faceplate, surface-
mount box, or a patch panel.

B. These are the following common tools/testing devices needed in the configuration
task:

1. Pliers
− Side Cutter pliers is used for cutting and
trimming of connecting wires or terminal
leads in the circuit board.

− Long nose pliers is used for holding,

bending and stretching the lead of
electronics component and connecting
wire.

2. Crimping tool- is a device used to

crimp the RJ45 connector to the UTP
cable.

3. A punch down tool, also called a

krone tool, is a hand tool used to
connect telecommunications and
network wires to a patch panel, punch
down block, keystone module, or
surface mount box.

4. Wire Stripper- is a portable handheld

tool used by workers, especially
electricians, for removing the protective
coating of an electric wire in order to
replace or repair the wire.

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 5. Keystone Jack and Termination Tool
- . These Cat 5e and Cat 6 tools make
working with data and voice jacks fast
and easy. Cut and terminate four pairs
at a time. You don’t need to change
cutting modules if you are working with
different categories of jacks

6. Network cable comb-his innovative

two piece tool
enables cable technicians to quickly
straighten, organize, and lash
single cables into
multiple cable bundles with ease.

7. LAN Tester – is a device used to test

the network connection.

C. These are the following equipment’s needed in the Configuration task:

1. A Modem

2. A Router

3. Ethernet hub, active hub, network

hub, repeater hub, multiport repeater
or hub

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 4. The Wireless Access Point

5. Patch Panel, also known as patch bay

6. Server Rack Cabinet

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 TASK 2: DETERMINING NETWORK CABLING CONFIGURATION

UTP Cable
A UTP cable (Category5) 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.

Ethernet Cable Tips:

 A straight-thru cable has identical ends.

 A crossover cable has different ends.
 A straight-thru is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections.
 A crossover is used to connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting two
hubs.
 A crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the Green set.
 Odd numbered pins are always striped, even numbered pins are always solid colored.
 Looking at the RJ-45 with the clip facing away from you, Brown is always on the right, and
pin 1 is on the left.
 No more than 1/2" of the Ethernet cable should be untwisted otherwise it will be susceptible
to crosstalk.
 Do not deform, do not bend, do not stretch, do not staple, do not run parallel with power
cables, and do not run Ethernet cables near noise inducing components.

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.

 A straight cable – connected from PC to switch/hub

 A crossover cable- connected from PC to PC (Limited to computers only)

Basic Theory:

RJ45 Connector Pin

Numbering

RJ45 Male Connector

Pair Gain Active Pins

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Wiring Standard for RJ45
1. T568A
2. T568B

RJ45 WIRING GUIDE

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 TASK 3: TERMINATING NETWORK CABLES

Steps :

1. Strip the cable back 1 inch (25 mm) 5. Insert the wires into the RJ-45
from the end. connector.

2. Untwist and straighten the wires inside 6. Stick the connector into the crimping
of the cable. part of the tool and squeeze twice.

3. Arrange the wires into the right order.

7. Test your cable if desired.

4. Insert the wires into the RJ-45

connector.

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 TASK 4: ASSIGNING IP ADDRESS AND SUBNET MASKS

To assigning a STATIC IP address and subnet masks on the network adapter:

Steps:
1. Click the LAN/Network icon on the right side of you taskbar.
2. Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

3
3. Click Change adapter settings. 2
1
4. Right click on LAN adapter.
5. Click Properties.
6. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
7. Click Properties

4
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8. Click Use the following IP address – and

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configure the IP address.
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9. Enter the IP Address then;
10. Click Ok button.

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 TASK 5: RENAMING WORKGROUP AND COMPUTER NAME

Steps:

1. Click Start-> Right Click on Computer

2. Click Properties
3. Click Change Settings

4. Click Computer Name -> Click Change – type the Computer Name and Workgroup
of your computer

 IP (Internet Protocol ) a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using
the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
 DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
 Static IP address- the address does not change. Most devices use dynamic IP
addresses, which are assigned by the network when they connect and change over
time.
 Dynamic IP address- is an automatically configured IP address assigned by a DHCP
server to every new network node.

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 5

5. Click OK – and Restart

Note: Use same workgroup name, but use different computer names on the network.

TASK 6: SHARING FILES AND FOLDER

To create folder/file on both PC and share with full access permission on the network:

Steps:
1. Right Click at Folder 3. Select Sharing
2. Click Properties 4. Click Advanced Sharing –

1 3

4
. 2

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5. Check Share this folder on the network -> Click Permissions ->Check all Allow->
Click OK.

6. Click the Share tab– Find and Select the Everyone and ;

7. Click Add – click Share – click Done.

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 TASK 7: CONFIGURING ADVANCED SHARING SETTINGS

Steps:
1. Click the Network icon/LAN icon on the taskbar right side below and;
2. Click Open Network and Sharing Center

3. Click Change advanced sharing settings 1

3
4.. Turn on the Network discovery, file and printer sharing, public folder sharing,
turn off password.

5. After configuration just click Save changes to take effect.

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 TASK 8: RECONFIGURING ROUTER SSID and NETWORK KEY
Brand: TP-LINK Wireless Router Model No: TL-WR841HP

Steps:
6. Click the DHCP settings at the DHCP
1. At C prompt type: ipconfig and press
main menu.
ENTER.
Example:
192.168.1.101  PC IP addr
255.255.255.0 subnet mask
192.168.1.1 default gateway
Note: the Default Gateway is also the
router IP address
2. Open your browser: type the IP
address of the router.

7. Change if the IP address is in incorrect

and SAVE if any changes is made.
8. Click the Wireless settings at the
3. Enter the Username and the password Wireless main menu.
key of the router at the Login.

9. Change the name of your SSID name at

Default Username/Password key: the Wireless Network Name and click
admin/admin SAVE.

4. Click LAN option at the Network main

menu

5. Change the old IP address to the new 10. Change the Wireless Password key in the
given IP address and SAVE. Wireless Security at the Wireless menu.

11. Click SAVE.

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 TASK 9: CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK

To connect your PC to your wireless network using Windows 8.1, follow these steps:
Steps:
1. Make sure your wireless LAN is on by 5. A list of available wireless networks will
pressing the Fn key and the F key that appear. Click on the name of your
displays a Wireless Icon. On most wireless network and then
laptops this is the F12 key though it can click Connect.
also be the F9 or F8 key.

2. Move your mouse icon to the top right

of your display and then move it
vertically down the screen to access the
Charms menu. You can also press
the Windows + C keys on your 6. If prompted, enter your wireless
keyboard. encryption key or passphrase in the field
and then click OK.
3. In the Charms menu, select Settings.

4. In the Settings Menu, click on 7. You are finished connecting to your

the Wireless symbol.
wireless network.

Source:
https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/computing/how-
do-i-connect-to-a-wireless-network-in-windows-8-8-1/

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 TASK 10: VIEWING AND ACCESSING NETWORKS

To access the folder/files on the network:

Steps:
1. Click Start –click Computer – click Network

Note : if the computer icons doesn’t show

up, right-click ->Refresh or use force
restart.
1

2. Click Start – click Computer – click Network – click the Network computer – click
the files shared on network.

2
Other Commands: Type this command on the prompt by running cmd command:

run:\\ping 192.168.1.2\ – to browse specified computer

ping 192.168.1.2 –t – ping specified host until stopped
ipconfig /all- show detailed information
ipconfig /release- release all matching connections
ipconfig /renew- renew all adapters
Note:
 Turn OFF Windows Firewall
 Set the correct Date & Time
 Disabled the anti-virus

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
1. How to Set the Date and Time in Windows 8.1
Depending on where you buy your computer, you may have to set the date and time in
Windows 8.1. Your computer will keep the time and date through most eventualities, so
setting it once is usually more than enough.

Steps:

1. Press Win+I to display the Settings panel of the Charms bar.

2. In the Settings panel, click Change PC Settings.
3. In the PC Settings panel, click Time & Language.

4. Click the Time Zone field in the right panel and then choose a time zone from the
drop-down list.
5. If you want to, click the Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Automatically On/Off button
to turn this feature on or off.
6. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to return to the Start screen.

Tip: Another way to display the Charms is to move your cursor to the bottom right or top right corner
of the Start screen or Desktop.

Source: https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/for-seniors-set-the-date-and-time-in-windows-8-1/

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2. How to Disable the computer's firewall on a Windows 8/8.1operating system

Steps:

1. Press the Windows key on 4. Click the Turn Windows Firewall on

your keyboard and then type “control or off option.
panel”

QUICK TIP: You can right-click on

the Start button and

select Control Panel.

6. On the Customize Settings window,

click the Turn off Windows
Firewall radio buttons both under
2. Click Control Panel.
the Private network
settings and Public network
settings. Click OK.

3. Click Windows Firewall.

Your Windows 8 or 8.1 operating

system’s built-in firewall should now
be disabled.

Source: https://www.linksys.com/sa/support-article?articleNum=143654

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