Lesson 6: SETUP COMPUTER NETWORK
Lesson 7: NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
Lesson 8: NETWORK CABLING
Lesson 6: SETUP COMPUTER NETWORK
AFTER THE LESSON YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1. Explain what is Computer Networking.
2. Identify Network Hardware Components.
NETWORKING
A network is a collection of computers, servers,
mainframes, network devices, peripherals, or
other devices allowing
for data to be shared and used.
A great example of a network is the Internet,
connecting millions of people all over the world
together.
BASIC NETWORK HARDWARE COMPONENTS
1. Network Interface Card (NIC)
2. Hub
3. Network Switch
4. Router
5. Bridge
6. Repeater
7. Network Cables
UTP Cable
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optic Cable
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD - (NIC)
Network Interface Card, the
NIC is also referred to as an
Ethernet card and network
adapter. It is an expansion
card that enables a computer
to connect to a network; such
as a home network, or the
Internet using an Ethernet
cable with an RJ-45
connector.
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD - (NIC)
PC Card, found in
laptop computers
that do not have
onboard wireless
capabilities.
HUB
When referring to a network, a hub is the
most basic networking device that connects
multiple computers or other network
devices together. Unlike a network switch
or router, a network hub has no routing
tables or intelligence on where to send
information and broadcasts all network
data across each connection.
HUB
SWITCH
On a network, a switch
is a hardware device
that filters and
forwards network
packets, but often not
capable of much more.
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ROUTER
A router is hardware device designed to
receive, analyze and move incoming
packets to another network. It may also be
used to convert the packets to another
network interface, drop them, and
perform other actions relating to a
network.
The picture shows the Linksys BEFSR11
wireless router and is what many home
routers resemble.
BRIDGE
When referring to computers, a
bridge is a device that connects
two local-area networks (LANs),
or two segments of the same
LAN.
A bridge is a device that stands
between two segments of a
network and manages network
traffic between them.
REPEATER
A repeater is an object that
increases a signal's strength, so it
can be transmitted and received
over a greater distance without a
loss in quality. These devices are
commonly used with networks to
help the lines running between
network devices reach farther
destinations.
NETWORK CABLES
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.
Common network cable types
Coaxial cable
Unshielded
twisted pair
Fiber optic
RJ-45 CONNECTOR
Shortfor Registered
Jack-45, a RJ-45 is
an 8-pin connection
used for Ethernet
network adapters.
ASSIGNMENT:
Draw a diagram that uses computer network devices in Manila paper.
Ist Group
Three computers connected to one printer with the use of 8 port
router.
2nd Group
Four Computers connected to one another. One computer act as a
server then the other three are the clients. Connected to Internet
with two 4 port router.
Lesson 7: Network Topologies
AFTER THE LESSON YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1. Identity different Network Topologies
2. Identify Networking Methods
Inyour previous lessons, you learned
what is computer networking and its
hardware components.
What is Computer Networking?
Giveme the 7 BASIC NETWORK
HARDWARE COMPONENTS.
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND TYPES OF
NETWORKS
A network topology, a topology
is the physical configuration of
a network that determines how
the network's computers are
connected.
TYPES OF NETWORK
1. Bus Topology
2. Mesh Topology
3. Ring Topology
4. Star Topology
5. Tree Topology
6. Hybrid Topology
BUS TOPOLOGY
Alternatively referred to
as a line topology, a bus
topology is a network
setup in which each
computer and network
device are connected to a
single cable or backbone.
MESH TOPOLOGY
A network setup where each
computer and network device
is interconnected with one
another, allowing for most
transmissions to be
distributed, even if one of the
connections go down.
This topology is not commonly
used for most computer
networks as it is difficult and
expensive to have redundant
connection to every computer.
RING TOPOLOGY
Alternatively referred to as a
ring network, a ring topology
is a computer network
configuration where the
devices are connected to each
other in a circular shape.
Each data is sent around the
ring until it reaches its final
destination.
STAR TOPOLOGY
Alternatively referred to as a
star network, star topology is
one of the most common
network setups. In this
configuration, every node
connects to a central network
device, like a hub, switch, or
computer.
The central network device acts
as a server and the peripheral
devices act as clients.
CLIENTS
SERVER
TREE TOPOLOGY
Alternatively referred to as a
star bus topology, tree
topology is one of the most
common network setups that
is similar to a bus topology
and a star topology.
A tree topology connects one
star network to other star
networks.
HUB, SWITCH, OR ROUTER
HYBRID TOPOLOGY
A hybrid topology is a
type of network
topology that uses two
or more other network
topologies, including
bus topology, mesh
topology, ring topology,
star topology, and tree
topology.
DIFFERENT NETWORK METHODS:
1. Local area network (LAN), which is usually a small network
constrained to a small geographic area. An example of a LAN
would be a computer network within a building.
2. Metropolitan area network (MAN), which is used for medium
size area. Examples for a city or a state.
3. Wide Area Network (WAN) that is usually a larger network
that covers a large geographic area.
4. Wireless LANs and WANs (WLAN & WWAN) are the wireless
equivalent of the LAN and WAN.
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE:
1. Peer-to-peer network
2. Client/Server network
PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK
Alternatively referred to as
P2P, P-to-P and P2P
communications, peer-to-
peer communication refers
to the transmission between
two peer computers over a
network.
Users were able to connect
with other computers,
search for songs, and
download any of them
freely.
CLIENT/SERVER NETWORK
A network setup that utilizes
both servers and clients. Most
client/server networks are the
networks you would find in a
corporate or business
environment.
Computer Shops, Government
Facilities and Industrial Plants.
Etc.
Lesson 8: Network Cabling
AFTER THE LESSON YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
List common cable types used in networking
Describe how UTP cables are made
Explain how UTP cables are used in Ethernet networks
Demonstrate the ability to make a working patch
cable
Name the two wiring standards used for wired
Ethernet networks and their uses
Common network cable types
Coaxial cable
Unshielded
twisted pair
Fiber optic
UTP characteristics
Unshielded
Twisted (why?) pairs of insulated conductors
Covered by
insulating sheath
UTP CATEGORIES
Category 1 Voice only (Telephone)
Category 2 Data to 4 Mbps (Localtalk)
Category 3 Data to 10Mbps (Ethernet)
Category 4 Data to 20Mbps (Token ring)
Category 5 Data to 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
Category 5e Data to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Category 6 Data to 2500Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
CAT5E CABLE
1000Mbps data capacity
For runs of up to 90 meters
Solidcore cable ideal for structural
installations (PVC or Plenum)
Stranded cable ideal for patch cables
Terminated with RJ-45 connectors
RJ45 connector
MAKING CONNECTIONS - TOOLS
Cat5e cable
RJ45 connectors
Cable stripper
Scissors
Crimping tool
MAKING CONNECTIONS - STEPS
1. Strip cable end
2. Untwist wire ends
3. Arrange wires
4. Trim wires to size
5. Attach connector
6. Check
7. Crimp
8. Test
Step 1 – Strip cable end
Strip 1 – 1½” of insulating sheath
Avoid cutting into conductor insulation
Step 2 – Untwist wire ends
Sort wires by insulation colors
Step 3 – Arrange wires
TIA/EIA 568A: GW-G OW-Bl BlW-O BrW-Br
TIA/EIA 568B: OW-O GW-Bl BlW-G BrW-Br
Step 4 – Trim wires to size
Trim all wires evenly
Leave about ½” of wires exposed
Step 5 – Attach connector
Maintain wire order, left-to-
right, with RJ45 tab facing
downward
Step 6 - Check
Do all wires extend to end?
Is sheath well inside connector?
Step 7 - Crimp
Squeeze firmly to crimp connecter
onto cable end (8P)
Step 8 – Test
Does the cable work?
Let’s go to work!
