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Technology
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Livelihood Education
ICT-COMPUTER HARDWARE
SERVICING

Technology and Livelihood Education (ICT) – Grade 10

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Alternative Delivery Mode

Module 3: Configure Computer Systems and Network

First Edition, 2020

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Technology
and Livelihood
Education
ICT-COMPUTER
HARDWARE SERVICING
Quarter 1 -Module 8
CONFIGURE COMPUTER
SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 10 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module in Computer Hardware Servicing!

This module is provided as your alternative instruction for learning in which content
and activities are based on your needs. It is a self-paced approach wherein you will
work on different activities that are interesting and challenging.

This is a project-based module focuses on encouraging you to develop skills for

checking computer systems and networks configuration against specified
requirements. At the end of this module you will be able to apply the knowledge and
skills on planning and preparing for configuration, configure computer systems and
networks and inspecting configured computer systems and networks. Those skills
are essential for you to pass the National Certification II in Computer Hardware
Servicing.

To accomplish what is expected from you, you are encouraged to stay focused and
develop a sense of responsibility and independence in doing the different tasks
provided in the module. Be an empowered learner. Always believe that nothing is
impossible and nobody can stop you from reaching your dreams.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

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What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know -------------------------- 1

What I Know -------------------------- 2

Lesson 1

What’s In ------------------------- 3

What’s New ------------------------- 3

What is It ------------------------- 4

What’s More ------------------------- 9

What I Have Learned ------------------------- 10

What I Can Do ------------------------- 11

Assessment ------------------------- 12

Answer Key ------------------------- 13

References ------------------------- 14

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you understand
Computer Hardware Servicing.

This module is focused on developing skills in configuring computer systems and networks.
You will study techniques on how to plan and configure pc essential to be successful in
computer hardware servicing as one of the career option in ICT.

The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Configure the assigned IP address to clients and servers

2. Assign IP address to clients and servers
3. Enable network security to the computer systems

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 What I Know
(PRE-TEST)

Directions: Identify the following.

______1. It indicates the network portion of an IP address.

______2. It is a command used to find out the IP address of a certain network you are
connected to.

______3. It is a Command Prompt command used to test the ability of the source computer
to reach a specified destination computer.

______4. It is used for multicast groups.

______5. software utility used to dynamically assign IP addresses to network devices.

IP Addressing
Lesson

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What’s In

Aside from the main lesson, this module consists of pre and post assessment tests together
with various activities which you are required to perform in order to measure your level of
understanding. Each of the activities has corresponding rubrics as your guide.

Notes to the Teacher

This module consists of self-assessment which at the first and last
part of the module. Every lesson will evaluate though Self-Test learners
should compare their answer to the key to correction written on the last
part of this module. Simple activities will also require to perform in order
to answer the guide questions.

What’s New

A protocol is a set of rules. A letter sent through the postal system also uses protocols. Part
of the protocol specifies where on the envelope the delivery address needs to be written. If
the delivery address is written in the wrong place, the letter cannot be delivered. Internet
protocol works in a similar way. Internet protocols are sets of rules governing
communication within and between computers on a network. Protocol specifications define
the format of the messages to be exchanged.

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WHAT IS IT

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask indicates the network portion of an IP address. Like the IP address, the
subnet mask is a dotted-decimal number. Usually all hosts within a LAN use the same
subnet mask. Table 3 shows default subnet masks for usable IP addresses that are
mapped to the first three classes of IP addresses:

 255.0.0.0: Class A, which indicates that the first octet of the IP address is the network
portion
 255.255.0.0: Class B, which indicates that the first two octets of the IP address are the
network portion
 255.255.255.0: Class C, which indicates that the first three octets of the IP address are
the network portion
Class D addresses are used for multicast groups. There is no need to allocate octet or bits to separate

Class D addresses are used for multicast groups. There is no need to allocate octet or bits
to separate network and host addresses. E addresses are reserved for research use only.

IpConfig

Ipconfig is a command used to find out the IP address of a certain network you are
connected to.

How to use the ipconfig command?

1) Click on Start Button, then type cmd (command prompt) on the search box.

2) A black screen will appear as shown in the figure below

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3) Type ipconfig and press enter. The figure below shows the IP configuration window using
the ipconfig command. The information from this window will be useful because it shows
the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of a network you are connected to.

Assigning a static IP Address In a

home network with several
computers and devices, it is ideal to
assign each of them a specific address. This is for the purpose of avoiding problems when
you do troubleshooting which requires figuring out the IP address of each of them. It is also
a means to prevent address conflicts between the devices. You can also manage them with
ease if you have assigned their own addresses.

Here are the procedures in assigning an IP Address on a windows base computer

system:

1. Open the Control Panel’s Network Connections icon.

2. Open the icon representing your computer’s network connection.
3. Click the Properties button in the Status dialog box.
4. From the list of items, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

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 5. Click the Properties button. The
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.

9. Type the address for the preferred DNS server. The address should be obtained from
your Internet Service Protocol. It is used to help your computer find web pages and other
addresses on the internet.

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10.Type the address for the alternate DNS server. The alternate Domain Name System
(DNS) server’s IP address is something that your ISP provides.

11.Click OK to confirm the settings.

12.Close all other open dialog boxes and windows.

Assigning a Dynamic IP Address

If more than a few computers comprise the LAN, manually configuring IP addresses for
every host on the network can be time-consuming and prone to errors. In this case, using a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server would automatically assign IP
addresses and greatly simplify the addressing process.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a software utility used to dynamically

assign IP addresses to network devices. This dynamic process eliminates the need to
manually assign IP addresses. A DHCP server can be set up and the hosts can be
configured to automatically obtain. Assigning a Dynamic IP Address an IP address. When a
computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically, the other entire IP addressing
configuration boxes are dimmed or disabled. The server maintains a list of IP addresses to
assign, and it manages the process so that every device on the network receives a unique
IP address. Each address is held for a predetermined amount of time. When the time
expires, the DHCP server can use this address for any computer that joins the network.
These are the IP address information that a DHCP server can assign to hosts:

 IP address
 Subnet mask
 Default gateway
 Optional values, such as a Domain Name System (DNS) server address

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The DHCP server receives a request from a host. The server then selects IP address
information from a set of predefined addresses that are stored in a database. After the IP
address information is selected, the DHCP server offers these values to the requesting host
on the network. If the host accepts the offer, the DHCP server leases the IP address for a
specific period of time.

Using a DHCP server simplifies the administration of a network because the software
keeps track of IP addresses. Automatically configuring TCP/IP also reduces the possibility
of assigning duplicate or invalid IP addresses. Before a computer on the network can take
advantage of the DHCP server services, the computer must be able to identify the server
on the local network. You can configure a computer to accept an IP address from a DHCP
server by clicking the Obtain an IP address automatically option in the NIC configuration
window, as shown in Figure 56.

If your computer cannot communicate with the DHCP server to obtain an IP address, the
Windows operating system automatically assigns a private IP address. If your computer is
assigned an IP address in the range of 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255, it can
communicate with only other computers in the same range. An example of when these
private addresses would be useful is in a classroom lab where you want to prevent access
outside to your network. This operating system feature is called Automatic Private IP
Addressing (APIPA). APIPA continually requests an IP address from a DHCP server for
your computer.

Ping

The ping is a Command Prompt command used to test the ability of the source computer to
reach a specified destination computer. The ping command is usually used as a simple way
to verify that a computer can communicate over the network with another computer or
network device. The ping command operates by sending Internet Control Message Protocol
(ICMP) Echo Request messages to the destination computer and waiting for a response.
How many of those responses are returned, and how long it takes for them to return, are
the two major pieces of information that the ping command provides.

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 Using the
ping Command Ping is one of your most important tools in troubleshooting Internet
problems. It shows you whether the Domain Name Server is working, whether the computer
you are trying to talk to is reachable, and how long it takes to get there. It does this at a very
low level — only the most basic Internet functions have to be up and running. 1) Click on

2) A black screen will appear as shown in the figure below.

3) Type ping followed by the IP address you desire to veri

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 What I Have Learned

II. Identifying IP Address Classes

Directions: In this worksheet, your teacher will write several IP addresses with their
appropriate subnet masks. You will copy the IP address and Subnet Mask. You will write
which IP Address Class is appropriate in the IP Address Class column in the chart below.
An example has been provided for you.

IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK IP ADDRESS CLASS

10.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 A
10.10.10.10 255.0.0.0
172.168. 10.1 255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
172.16.0.3 255.255.0.0
191.0.0.1 255.255.0.0

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Answer the essential questions below. (5pts. each)

1. What are the different IP Classes? Discuss each briefly and give examples.
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2. How to assign a Dynamic IP Address?

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 Assessment

Matching Type
Direction: Match column A with column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

A B
___1. Using this option will ping the target until
you force it to stop using Ctrl-C.
___2. this ping command option to prevent ICMP A. –a-
Echo Requests from being fragmented by B. Target
routers between you and the target. C. –t
D. -6
___3. This forces the ping command to use IPv6
E. –n count
___4. value when executing the ping command F. –r
adjusts the amount of time, in milliseconds, that G. –f
ping waits for each reply. H. -4
I. –wtimeout
___5. This option tells the ping command to
J. –s count
trace the round trip path.
___6. This forces the ping command to use IPv4
___7. Use this option to report the time, in
Internet Timestamp format
___8. This ping command option will resolve, if
possible, the hostname of an IP address target.
___9. This option sets the number of ICMP Echo
Request messages to send.
___10. This is the destination you wish to ping,
which is either an IP address or a hostname.

Answer Key

What I Know What I can do

1. Subnet mask
2. IP config
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3. Ping
4. Class D
5. DHCP
 ASSESSMENT
What I have learned
1. A 1. C
2. B 2. G
3. C 3. D
4. B 4. I
5. B 5. F
6. H
7. J
8. A
9. E
10. B

References

 D-CHS_Grade10_-Q1-Q2

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