Grade

10

TLE-ICT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
QUARTER 3 – MODULE 4

INSTALL NETWORK CABLES

TLE_IACSS9- 12SUCN-IVa-j-33

DEVELOPED BY:

JELICA R. CARPIO
Teacher III
Don Ramon E. Costales Memorial National High School
INTRODUCTION
This lesson is designed to give you the understanding of a computer network. At the
end of this lesson you should be able to plan and determine cable routes in accordance with
network design and actual installation site.

WHAT TO KNOW
A network consists of two or more entities or objects sharing resources and
information. A computer network consists of two or more computing devices connected to
each other to share resources and information. The network becomes a powerful tool when
computers communicate and share resources with other computers on the same network or
entirely distinct networks.

Computers on a network can act as a client or a server. A client is a computer that

requests for resources. A server is a computer that controls and provides access to
resources.

Need for Networks

Enhance Communication
• Computer networks use electronic mail (e-mail) as the choice for most of the
communication.
• By using networks, information can be sent to a larger audience in an extremely fast
and efficient manner.

Share Resources
• A copy of data or application stored at a single central location is shared over a
network.
• Computer peripheral devices, referred to as additional components, can be attached
to a computer and be shared in a network.
• Peripheral devices include faxes, modems, scanners, plotters, and any other device
that connects to the computers.
• Equipment having common requirements can be shared in order to reduce
maintenance cost.
• Important data can also be stored centrally to make it accessible to users,
thereby saving storage space on individual computers.
• Computer applications, which take up a considerable amount of storage space,
can be installed centrally on the network, saving storage space.
Facilitate Centralized Management
• Networks are used to assist in management tasks associated with their own
operation and maintenance.
• Using networks results in increased efficiency and a resultant reduction in
maintenance costs.

Bandwidth
• Data rate measured in bits (not bytes) per seconds
• Bit is the smallest unit of storage
• Kbps (Kilobits per seconds)
• 125 chars/sec
• Mbps (Megabits per seconds)
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 • 1,250 chars/sec
• Gbps (Gigabits per seconds)
• 12,500 chars/sec

Connecting to the Internet

• Requirement
– A computer or PDA or cell phone
– An account with an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
– A modem (modulator/demodulator) for dial-up services or a NIC (Network
Interface Card) for DSL/Cable services

Connection Types
• LAN
• WLAN
• Dial-up Services
• Broadband Services
• WAN

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Classification of Networks by Geography

Networks are frequently classified according to the geographical boundaries spanned

bythe network itself. LAN, WAN, and MAN are the basic types of classification, of which
LAN and WAN are frequently used.

Local area network (LAN):

– A LAN covers a relatively small area
such as a classroom, school, or a
single building.
– LANs are inexpensive to install and
also provide higher speeds.
LAN
Metropolitan area network (MAN):
– A MAN spans the distance of a typical
metropolitan city.
– The cost of installation and operation
is higher.
– MANs use high-speed connections
such as fiber optics to achieve higher
speeds.
MAN
Wide area network (WAN):
– WANs span a larger area
than a single city.
– These use long distance
telecommunication
networks for connection,
thereby increasing the
cost.
– The Internet is a good
example of a WAN. WAN

WLAN (Wireless LAN)

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)

– A wireless technology that connects computers without cables
• Access Point (AP)
– A device (base station) that connects wireless devices together
– Usually connected to a wired-network
• ESSID (Extended Service Set ID)
– A “name” for the AP, eg. mobilenet
• Hotspot
– The area covered by wireless access points

Classification of Networks by Component Roles

Networks can also be classified according to the roles that the networked computers
play in the network’s operation. Peer-to-peer, server-based, and client-based are the types
of roles into which networks are classified.

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Peer-to-peer Network

In a peer-to-peer network, devices are connected directly to each other without any
additional networking devices between them, as shown below.
In this type of network, each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities.
Individual users are responsible for their own resources and can decide which data and
devices to share. Because of that, the network has no central point of control or
administration.

It allows certain files and folders to be shared with everyone or with selected users.
Peer-to-peer networks are quite common in small offices that do not use a dedicated file
server. Files and folders can be configured to allow network users to copy them, but not
alter them in their original location, which is a common safety precaution. However, files and
folders can also be assigned a "read/write" status that allows either selected users or all
users on the network to change them.

Client-Server Network

In a client/server network, the server provides the requested information or service to

the client. Servers on a client/server network commonly perform some of the processing
work for client machines, such as sorting through a database before delivering only the
records requested by the client.

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 One example of a client/server network is a corporate environment in which
employeesuse a company e-mail server to send, receive, and store e-mail. The e-mail
client on an employee computer issues a request to the e-mail server for any unread e-
mail. The serverresponds by sending the requested e-mail to the client.
In a client/server model, the servers are maintained by network administrators. Data
backups and security measures are implemented by the network administrator. The network
administrator also controls user access to the network resources. All the data on the network
is stored on a centralized file server. Shared printers on the network are managed by a
centralized print server. Network users with the proper permissions can access both the data
and shared printers. Each user must provide an authorized username and password to gain
access to network resources that he or she is permitted to use. For data protection, an
administrator performs a routine backup of all the files on the servers. If a computer crashes,
or data is lost, the administrator can easily recover the data from a recent backup

ACTIVITY PROPER
Activity 1.
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Directions: Identify what is being asked.
1. This is a network that uses high-speed connections such as fiber optics to
achieve higher speeds.
2. It consists of two or more computing devices connected to each other to share
resources and information.
3. It is a computer that controls and provides access to resources.
4. The area covered by wireless access points.
5. A network that uses a long distance telecommunication networks for
connection.
6. A network that covers a relatively small area such as a classroom, school, or a
single building.
7. It is the smallest unit of storage.
8. A device that connects wireless devices together.
9. In this network devices are connected directly to each other without any
additional networking devices between them.
10. A wireless technology that connects computers without cables.

ANSWER KEY

I. IDENTIFICATION:
1. Metropolitan Area Network 6. Local Area Network
2. Network 7. Bit
3. Server 8. Access point
4. Hotspot 9. Peer to peer
5. Wide Area Network 10. Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity

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 Name: Date:
Grade/Section: Score:

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
I. ACRONYM
Directions: Look at each acronym below and write the words that the acronym stands
foreach word.
1. LAN -
2. WAN -
3. MAN -
4. WLAN -
5. WIFI -
6. AP -
7. MBPS -
8. GBPS -
9. KBPS -
10. ESSID -

II. Performance Task

Directions: Draw the schematic diagram of the WAN network classifications: (10 pts)

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 ANSWER SHEET IN QUARTER 3 ICT GRADE – 10
MODULE 4

NAME: _____________________________________________ SECTION: _________________

ACTIVITY PROPER
Activity 1. IDENTIFICATION: Directions: Identify what is being asked.
1. ___________________ 6. ___________________
2. ___________________ 7. ___________________
3. ___________________ 8. ___________________
4. ___________________ 9. ___________________
5. ___________________ 10. ___________________

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
I. ACRONYM
Directions: Look at each acronym below and write the words that the acronym stands for each word.
1. LAN - _____________________________________________________________________
2. WAN - _____________________________________________________________________
3. MAN - _____________________________________________________________________
4. WLAN - _____________________________________________________________________
5. WIFI - _____________________________________________________________________
6. AP - _____________________________________________________________________
7. MBPS - _____________________________________________________________________
8. GBPS - _____________________________________________________________________
9. KBPS - _____________________________________________________________________
10. ESSID - _____________________________________________________________________

II. Performance Task

Directions: Draw the schematic diagram of the following WAN network classifications: (10 pts)