TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
QUARTER 3 WEEK 2

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

LO 1 Install network cables (TLE_IACSS912SUCN-IVa-j-33)

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
• Identify necessary network materials in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements
• Perform copper cable splicing based on Electronic Industries Alliance/
Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards

Let’s Recall (Review)

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer in your answer sheet for this
lesson (1 whole intermediate pad).
Are responsible for translating mnemonic textual Internet addresses into hard numeric Internet
addresses.
a. DNS c. Ports
b. IP d. WNS
2. It identifies a host machine on the internet
a. IP c. Port Number
b. Ports d. WNS
3. DNS stands for
a. Digital Numeric System c. Domain Name System
b. Different Name System d. Double Number System
4. IP stands for
a. Internal Privacy c. Interdependent Protocol
b. Internet Protocol d. Inverted Protocol
5. A computer or device that links two similar LANs based on the same protocol.
a. Bridge c. Lan
b. Gateway d. Router

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

Network Equipment and Cables

An IT network connects all your devices, plus other peripheral equipment such as printers To
build a network you will need a range of equipment including the following:
• Cables and connectors. These link together the computers, printers,
servers and other equipment on your network.

• A router. This manages network traffic, ensuring devices can

communicate with each other via both wired and wireless
connections, and provides internet connectivity.

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 • A wireless access point (optional). This will extend your
wireless network if the router is incapable of offering coverage in
certain parts of the building.

• An internet connection. This could be a faster fiber

connection or dedicated leased line.
• A hardware firewall. This creates a secure barrier
between your network and the internet, blocking security
threats. Networks sometimes include an on-site network
server which runs central applications, acts as an email server and provides file storage.
Network Hardware Building Blocks
Some businesses still build their network with cables because they're very reliable and fast. The most
common type is Ethernet cable, which is rated for speed. Cat 6 cables can carry data fast enough for
any business purpose.
When building their network most businesses install network sockets at convenient locations in their
premises, so computers and other devices can be plugged into the network.
The Router: A vital network component
The router acts as a signpost, indicating where data on your network should go and enables devices
to communicate with one another.
Routers also connect directly to the internet and share the connection via cable or Wi-Fi with devices
on the network.
Going Wireless
Routers also include Wi-Fi capability, enabling people to connect laptops, smartphones, tablets and
other devices to the network wirelessly.
Wi-Fi is ideal for providing network access to staff with mobile devices and in meeting rooms or
common areas. It's also useful for offering internet access to visitors, with many routers including a
separate 'guest' network for the purpose.
Network equipment speeds
Most network equipment complies with common standards, so you can combine routers, cables and
firewalls from different manufacturers. However, the speed of your network might be governed by the
slowest element. For example, if all your cables and computers are rated to Cat 6, make sure your
router is rated to Cat 6 too.
There are a number of wireless networking standards to take into account, although the majority of
modern devices will include support for the latest versions. Try to get a wireless router or access point
rated to 'Wireless n' or '802.11n'; it's the fastest type available, but will still work with older wireless
equipment, too.
How to Install Ethernet Cable
Do: Cross Power the Cable at a 90-Degree Angle.
Don't: Run Cable in Unsafe Locations.
Do: Use Different Color Schemes.
Don't: Bundle Cables Too Tightly.
Do: Label the Cable.
Don't: 'Over-Cable' Your Racks.
Do: Use an Effective Wire Management System.
Don't: Leave Wires Exposed by Terminations.
Steps in Installing network cable
1. Unroll the required length of network cable and add a little extra wire, just in
case. If a boot is to be fitted, do so before stripping away the sleeve and ensure the
boot faces the correct way. Please note that the cable length should not be more that
100 meters to prevent attenuation (i.e. degradation of signal strength due to losses
as signal travel down the length of the cable). Keeping the length within 100 meters
from the access point (i.e. face plate) to the patch panel or network switch will ensure
good signal strength/quality.
2. Carefully remove the outer jacket of the cable. Be careful when stripping
the jacket as to not nick or cut the internal wiring. One good way to do this is to
cut lengthwise with snips or a knife along the side of the cable, away from
yourself, about an inch toward the open end. This reduces the risk of nicking the
wires' insulation. Locate the string inside with the wires, or if no string is found,

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use the wires themselves to unzip the sheath of the cable by holding the sheath in one hand and
pulling sideways with the
string or wire. Cut away the unzipped sheath and cut the twisted pairs about 1 1/4" (30 mm). You will
notice 8 wires twisted in 4 pairs. Each pair will have one wire of a certain color and another wire that
is white with a colored stripe matching its partner (this wire is called a tracer).

3. Inspect the newly revealed wires for any cuts or scrapes that expose the
copper wire inside. If you have breached the protective sheath of any wire, you
will need to cut the entire segment of wires off and start over at step one.
Exposed copper wire will lead to cross-talk, poor performance or no connectivity
at all. It is important that the jacket for all network cables remains intact.
Untwist the pairs so they will lay flat between your
fingers. The white piece of thread can be cut off even with the jacket and
disposed (see Warnings). For easier handling, cut the wires so that they
are 3/4" (19 mm) long from the base of the jacket and even in length.
Arrange the wires based on the wiring specifications you are
following. There are two methods set by the TIA,
568A and 568B. Which one you use will depend on what is being connected. A
straight-through cable is used to connect two different-layer devices (e.g. a hub
and a PC). Two like devices normally require a crossover cable. The difference
between the two is that a straight-through cable has both ends wired identically
with 568B, while a cross-over cable has one end wired 568A and the other end
wired 568B.[1] For
our demonstration in the following steps, we will use 568B, but the instructions can easily be adapted
to 568A.
• 568B - Put the wires in the following order, from left to right: • 568A - from left to right:
• white orange • white/green
• orange • green
• white green • white/orange
• blue • blue
• white blue • white/blue
• green • orange
• white brown • white/brown
• brown • brown

6. You can also use the mnemonic 1-2-3-6/3-6-1-2 to remember which

wires are switched.

7. Press all the wires flat and parallel between your thumb and forefinger. Verify
the colors have remained in the correct order. Cut the top of the wires even with
one another so that they are 1/2" (12.5 mm) long from the base of the jacket, as
the jacket needs to go into the 8P8C connector by about 1/8", meaning that you
only have a 1/2" of room for the individual cables. Leaving more than 1/2"
untwisted can jeopardize connectivity and quality. Ensure that the cut leaves
the wires even and clean; failure to do so may cause the wire not to make contact inside the jack and
could lead to wrongly guided cores inside the plug.
8. Keep the wires flat and in order as you push them into the RJ45 plug with the flat
surface of the plug on top. The white/orange wire should be on the left if you're
looking down at the jack. You can tell if all the wires made it into the jack and
maintain their positions by looking head-on at the plug. You should be able to see a
wire located in each hole, as seen at the bottom right. You may have to use a little
effort to push the pairs firmly into the plug. The cabling jacket should also enter the rear of the jack
about 1/4" (6 mm) to help secure the cable once the plug is
crimped. You may need to stretch the sleeve to the proper length. Verify that the sequence is still
correct before crimping.

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9. Place the wired plug into the crimping tool. Give the handle a firm squeeze.
You should hear a ratcheting noise as you continue. Once you have completed
the crimp, the handle will reset to the open position. To ensure all pins are set,
some prefer to doublecrimp by repeating this step.

10. Repeat all of the above steps with the other end of the cable. The way you
wire the other end (568A or 568B) will depend on whether you're making a
straight-through, rollover, or cross-over cable (see Tips).

11. Test the cable to ensure that it will function in the field. Miswired and
incomplete network cables could lead to headaches down the road. In addition,
with power-over-Ethernet (PoE) making its way into the marketplace, crossed
wire pairs could lead to physical damage of computers or phone system
equipment, making it even more crucial that the pairs are in the correct order. A
simple cable tester can quickly verify that information for you. Should you not have a network cable
tester on hand, simply test connectivity pin to pin.
Let’s Apply
Direction: On your notebook Create a flowchart on how to install
Network cables
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE SCORE
Knowledge on the topic 40%
Presentation 40%
Content 20%
PERFORMANCE RATING

Let’s Analyze
DIRECTION: Answer the ff. questions below
1. Why is it important to test cables?
______________________________________________________________
2. What will happen if you crimp the cable incorrectly?
______________________________________________________________
3. Why is it important to place the cable on a safe location?
______________________________________________________________
4. How can a desktop computer connect to the internet?
______________________________________________________________
5. How can a Laptop or Cellphone connect to the internet?
______________________________________________________________

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

Direction : Match Column A to Column B. Write your answer on the
space provided
A B
1. Manages network traffic A. Cable and Connectors
2. Ability of individuals and organizations to connect to the Internet B. Fire Wall
3. creates a secure barrier between your network and the internet C. Hardware Firewall
4. Links computer, printer or routers together D. Internet Connection
5. An 8-pin/8-position plug or jack is commonly used to connect E. RJ-45 F.
computers onto Ethernet-based local area networks (LAN). Router
G. Wi-Fi

Let’s Create
Direction: Create a short Vlog showing how to install network cable
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE SCORE
Knowledge on the topic 40%
Presentation (Design) 40%
Content 20%
PERFORMANCE RATING