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Introduction To Basic Network Configuration

Connect two computers with an ethernet cable, enable internet connection sharing on one computer, assign IP addresses and subnet masks to both computers, and test the connection using command prompt to verify connectivity between the computers.

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Introduction To Basic Network Configuration

Connect two computers with an ethernet cable, enable internet connection sharing on one computer, assign IP addresses and subnet masks to both computers, and test the connection using command prompt to verify connectivity between the computers.

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Introduction to Basic Network Configuration

1. Crossover cable making

In a Ethernet networking environment -- like in a family home with multiple PCs that are
wired -- the computers must all connect to a central router. The router takes all the bits
being sent out by the computers and relays them onto the other devices on the
network, or out to the wider internet. However, a crossover cable can be used to
connect two devices directly, without the need for a router in the middle.

The two standards for wiring Ethernet cables are T568A and T568B. T568B is the most
common and is what we'll be using for our straight Ethernet cable. The tables below
show the proper orientation of the colored wires to the pins.

Step 1: Strip the cable jacket about 1.5 inch down from the end.

Step 2: Spread the four pairs of twisted wire apart. For Cat 5e, you can use the pull
string to strip the jacket farther down if you need to, then cut the pull string. Cat 6
cables have a spine that will also need to be cut.
Step 3: Untwist the wire pairs and neatly align them in the T568B orientation. Be sure
not to untwist them any farther down the cable than where the jacket begins; we want
to leave as much of the cable twisted as possible.

Step 4: Cut the wires as straight as possible, about 0.5 inch above the end of the jacket.

Step 5: Carefully insert the wires all the way into the modular connector, making sure
that each wire passes through the appropriate guides inside the connector.
Step 6: Push the connector inside the crimping tool and squeeze the crimper all the way
down.

Step 7: Repeat steps 1-6 for the other end of the cable.

Step 8: To make sure you've successfully terminated each end of the cable, use a cable
tester to test each pin.

That's it. For crossover cables, simply make one end of the cable a T568A and the other
end a T568B. Now you can make Ethernet cables of any length, fix broken connectors,
or make yourself a crossover cable.
T568A Standard
T568B Standard

Pin 1 Whitce/Green
Pin 1 White/Orange

Pin 2 Orange Pin 2 Green

Pin 3 White/Green Pin 3 White/Orange

Pin 4 Blue Pin 4 Blue

Pin 5 White/Blue Pin 5 White/Blue

Pin 6 Green Pin 6 Orange

Pin 7 White/Brown Pin 7 White/Brown

Pin 8 Brown Pin 8 Brown


2- Making basic network by connecting 2 PCs directly
Follow these steps to connect two computers having a Windows Operating system to
share the internet:
Step 1: Connect two Computers using an ethernet cable.
Step 2: Click on Start->Control Panel->Network and Internet->Network and Sharing
Center.

Step 3: Click on option Change Adapter Setting in the upper-left side of the window.

Step 4: Select both the Wi-Fi connection and the Ethernet connection and Right-click
the Wi-Fi connections.
Step 5: Click on Bridge Connections. After some time your computer’s Wi-Fi will be
shared with the other computer .

3- IP address and subnet mask configuration on both PCs


A subnet mask is a 32-bit number created by setting host bits to all 0s and setting
network bits to all 1s. In this way, the subnet mask separates the IP address into the
network and host addresses. The “255” address is always assigned to a broadcast
address, and the “0” address is always assigned to a network address.

4- Testing connectivity by command prompt


1. Explain the types of cable and their uses.

Three Major Types of Network Cables Used In Communication Systems. Fiber optic
cable, twisted pair cable, and coaxial cable are the three main types of network cables
used in communication systems. Each of them is different and suitable for various
applications.

 Fiber optic cable

A fiber-optic cable, also known as an optical-fiber cable, is an assembly similar to an


electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light.

 Twisted pair

Twisted pair cabling is a type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are
twisted together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility.
 Coaxial Cable

Coaxial cable or coax is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor


surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric;
many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket.

2. Try to make any simple network and configure it.

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