Configuring Network

Connections for Windows 10

 Windows usually detects the presence of a network adapter
automatically; typically, you don’t have to install device drivers
manually for the adapter.
 When Windows detects a network adapter, Windows
automatically creates a network connection and configures it to
support basic networking protocols.
 You may need to change the configuration of a network
connection manually, however.
The following steps show you how to configure your
network adapter on a Windows 10 system:
Right-click the connection that you want to configure and then
choose Properties from the contextual menu that appears.
To configure the
network adapter
card settings,
click Configure.
The Properties dialog box for your network adapter appears.
This dialog box has seven tabs that let you configure the
adapter:
• General: Shows basic information about the
adapter, such as the device type and status.
• Advanced: Lets you set a variety of device-
specific parameters that affect the operation of
the adapter.
• About: Displays information about the device’s
patent protection.
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• Driver: Displays information about the device driver that’s bound to
the NIC and lets you update the driver to a newer version, roll back the
driver to a previously working version, or uninstall the driver.
• Details: With this tab, you can inspect various properties of the
adapter such as the date and version of the device driver. To view the
setting of a particular property, select the property name from the
drop-down list.
• Events: Lists recent events that have been logged for the device.
• Power Management: Lets you configure power management options
for the device.
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• When you click OK to dismiss the dialog box,
the network connection’s Properties dialog
box closes and you’re returned to the
Network Connections page.
• Right-click the network adapter and choose
Properties again to continue the procedure.
Part 1: STEP BY STEP
Directions. Arrange the following steps in configuring network connections in
Windows. Use LETTERS to determine order of precedence. Write your answers on a 1/2 sheet of paper.
___6. Review the list of connection items listed in
the Properties dialog box.
___1. Click Change Adapter Options.
___7. Right-click the connection that you want to
___2. Click Ethernet. configure and then choose Properties from the
contextual menu that appears.
___3. Click Network & Internet.
___8. To configure TCP/IP settings, click Internet
___4. Click the Start icon (or press Protocol (TCP/IP); click Properties to display the
the Start button on the keyboard), TCP/IP Properties dialog box; adjust the settings;
and then click OK.
and then tap or click Settings.
___9. To configure the network adapter card
___5. If a protocol that you need settings, click Configure.
isn’t listed, click the Install button to ___10. To remove a network item that you don’t
add the needed protocol. need (such as File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networks), select the item, and click the
Uninstall button.
Part 2: ACROSTIC
Directions. Utilizing the
concepts learned from
the lesson, make an
acrostic of
the word NETWORK.
Write your answers on
a sheet of paper.
Review the list of connection items listed in the Properties dialog box.
Review the list of connection items listed in
the Properties dialog box.
• Client for Microsoft Networks: This item is required if you want
to access a Microsoft Windows network. It should always be
present.
• File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks: This item
allows your computer to share its files or printers with other
computers on the network.This option is usually used with
peer-to-peer networks, but you can use it even if your network
has dedicated servers. If you don’t plan to share files or printers
on the client computer, however, you should disable this item.
Review the list of connection items listed in the Properties dialog box.

• Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4): This item

enables the client computer to communicate by
using the version 4 standard TCP/IP protocol.
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6): This item
enables version 6 of the standard TCP/IP protocol.
Typically, both IP4 and IP6 are enabled, even though
most networks rely primarily on IP4.
If a protocol that you need isn’t listed, click
the Install button to add the needed protocol.

• A dialog box appears, asking whether you want

to add a network client, protocol, or service.
Click Protocol and then click Add. A list of
available protocols appears. Select the one you
want to add; then click OK.
To remove a network item that you don’t need (such as File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks), select the item, and click
the Uninstall button.

• For security reasons, you should make it a

point to remove any clients, protocols, or
services that you don’t need.
To configure TCP/IP
settings, click Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP);
click Properties to
display the TCP/IP
Properties dialog box;
adjust the settings;
and then click OK.
The TCP/IP Properties dialog box lets you
choose among these options:
• Obtain an IP Address Automatically: Choose this option
if your network has a DHCP server that assigns IP
addresses automatically. Choosing this option
dramatically simplifies administering TCP/IP on your
network.
• Use the Following IP Address: If your computer must
have a specific IP address, choose this option and then
type the computer’s IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway address.
 The TCP/IP Properties dialog box lets you choose among these options:

• Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically: The DHCP

server can also provide the address of the Domain
Name System (DNS) server that the computer
should use. Choose this option if your network has a
DHCP server.
• Use the Following DNS Server Addresses: Choose
this option if a DNS server isn’t available. Then type
the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS
servers.
Part 1: MATCH IT!
Directions. Match the description in Column A with the items on Column B. Write
your answers on a sheet of paper 1/2 lenghtwise.
Part 2: TRUE OR FALSE
Directions. Write DEED if the statement is correct and DEAD if it is
not.

1. Most desktop computers manufactured after 2000 and laptops

manufactured after 2001 come standard with a pre-installed
Ethernet card.
2. A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component without
which a computer can still be connected over a network.
3. NIC allows only wired communications.
4. In external networks cards, motherboard has a slot for the
network card where it can be inserted.
5. In a laptop, the network card is integrated into the motherboard.
6. Never work inside the computer with the power on or the
power cord plugged in.
7. NIC is both a physical layer and a data link layer device,
8. Wireless network card needs to be inserted into the
motherboard; however, no network cable is required to connect
to the network. They are useful while traveling or accessing a
wireless signal.
9. When computers need to connect to a different network (e.g.,
the Internet), they must use a router to route the network
packets to the correct network.
10. If you’re using a Plug and Play card with Windows, the card is
automatically configured after you start the computer again.
Practicum: Configuring Network
Connections for Windows 10

* Individual Performance
Excellent - 100
Very Satisfactory - 90
Satisfactory - 80
Needs Improvement - 75
Presentation
• One of the ways to share digital resources is the
use of networking which uses sets common
communication protocols.
• In setting up a network, there are things that you
need to know to be able to ensure that you are
connected properly.
Presentation
 In example, those who are engage in a business
like computer shops also use this kind of
networking.
 The given picture below is an example of a
networking setup being used.
 Observe how the devices are connected and
answer the questions that follow.
Presentation

• In ensuring that computer devices are

interconnected with one another, you need to be
familiar on how to perform network checking
procedures and techniques.
Observe how the devices are connected and answer the questions that follow.
Do this by group and write your answer in Cartolina.

1. What are the devices that are interconnected with one another?
______________________________________________________

2. What can be shared with one another?

______________________________________________________

3. What do you think will happen if there is one device that is not
connected to the server?____________________________________