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TVL – ICT
(Computer Systems Servicing)
Install Network Cables

REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS

 Quarter 2, Week 1

Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No.1

Name of Learner: ___________________________________________________

Grade and Section: _________________________ Date: ___________________

TVL – ICT (Computer Systems Servicing) ACTIVITY SHEET

(Install Network Cables - A)

I. Learning Competency
LO 1 . Select Measuring Instruments:
1.1 Plan cable route in accordance with network design and actual
installation site
1.2 Determine cable routes in accordance with network design and actual
installation site
1.3 Identify necessary network materials in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements
1.4 Obtain necessary network materials in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements
1.5 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices in accordance with
established procedures
1.6 Check tools, equipment and testing devices in accordance with
established procedures
Code: TLE_IACSS9-12SUCN-IVa-j-33

II. Background Information for Learners

INSTALL NETWORK CABLES - A

Computer Network Concepts

A computer network is a collection of computers and devices connected

together via communication devices and transmission media. For example, it
may connect computers, printers, and scanners.

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Importance or Advantage of Computer Networks
• Sharing of devices such as printer and scanner
• Sharing of program/software
• Sharing of files
• Sharing of data
• Sharing of information
• Sharing of single high-speed internet connection
• Can access server centered database
• Better communication using internet services such as email, mailing list
and Internet Relat Chat (IRC)

Types of Computer Networks

Local Area Network (LAN)

A local area network is a network that connects computers and device in
a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office
building

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a high-speed network that connects
local area networks in a metropolitan area such as city or town and handles bulk
of communication activity across the region.
A MAN typically includes one or more LAN but covers a smaller
geographical area than a WAN.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A wide area network is a network that covers a large geographical area
such as country or the world.
WAN combines many types of media such as telephone lines, cables or
radio wave. A WAN can be one large network or can consist of two or more LANs
connected together.
The Internet is the world’s largest WAN.

Differentiate between the types of Computer Networks

LAN MAN WAN

Cost Low Optic High Higher
Network Size Small Larger Largest
Speed Fastest Slower Slowest
Fiber optic
Transmission Twisted-pair
Twisted-pair Radio wave
Media Fiber-optic cables
Satellite
Number of
Smallest Large Largest
Computers

Network Architecture
• Network architecture is the overall design of a computer network that
describes how a computer network is configured and what strategies are
being used.
• It is mainly focused on the function of the networks
• It is also known as network model or network design
• Two main network architecture: client/server network, peer-to-peer
network

Client/Server

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 On a client/server network, one computer act as a server that provides
services and the other computer (client) on the network request services from
the server.
A server is a computer that controls access to the hardware, software and
other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for the
program.
A client is a computer that request services from a server computer.

Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-peer is a simple, inexpensive network that typically connects from
fewer than 10 computers. All computers in the network have equal capabilities
to use the resources (hardware, software, data and file) available on the network.
With peer-to-peer networks, there is no central server.

Difference between Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer

Client/Server
• Server has to control ability
• Higher cabling cost
• Used in small and large network
• Easy to manage
• Install software only in the server
• One powerful computer acting as server

Peer-to-Peer
• All computers have equal ability
• Cheaper cabling cost
• Normally used in small networks with less than 10 computers
• Hard to manage
• Install software to every computer
• No server needed

NETWORK CABLE INSTALLATION

What is network cabling?

Network cables are used to connect and transfer data and information
between computers, routers, switches, and storage area networks. These cables
are essentially the carrier or media through which data flows.
There are different types of communication cables, and the appropriate
type to use will depend on the structure and topology of the overall architecture
system. The most commonly used types of communication cables are dominated
by what is referred to as “twisted-pair cable”. In local area networks; typically,
office environments, retail and commercial sites, copper communications
cabling, i.e., twisted-pair cable is by far the most commonly used type of cable.
Twisted-pair cable is used in many ethernet networks. Comprising of four
pairs of thin wires or conductors, these ‘wires’ or conductors, are contained
inside the insulation or outer sheath of the cable. Each pair is twisted into
several additional twists. These twists are designed to prevent interference from
other devices and indeed from other adjacent cables.
Fiber optic cabling is specified where high bandwidths may be needed;
especially in the data center environment and where an installation demands
high capacity, typically a hospital, airports, and banks. However, fiber optic
cabling is fast becoming the medium of choice for any installation that is sending
high volumes of data.

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Network Cabling
• It is the standard for connecting computers and devices to LAN.
• ETHERNET is a LAN technology that defines a system for connecting
computers in a LAN and was developed by Robert Metcalfe at Xerox PARC
in 1976.
• It can use Coax, UTP, and Fiber-Optic Cables.
• But UTP cable is the most popular choice in creating an Ethernet cable.

The Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable

• Is a popular choice creating an Ethernet
cable. A UTP Ethernet cable uses TIA/E|A-568
pin/pair assignments.
• These assignments are named T568A and
T568B. T568A and T568B wiring schemes
define the pinout.
• Order of connections, for wires in eight-pin
modular connector plugs, and jacks such as RJ-45.

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

These are used to connect devices of different types, such as a computer
to a router.
Connection: T568A – T568A
T568B – T568B

Cross-Over Ethernet Cable

These are used to connect devices of the same types, such as a computer
to computer.
Connection: T568A – T568B
T568B – T568A

Tools and Materials used in UTP Ethernet Cable Splicing

• UTP Cable Category 5e – is a type of twisted-pair cable

that is used in structured cabling for computer networks
such as Ethernet.

• Registered Jack 45 (RJ-45) – is an 8-pin standardized

physical network interface for connecting
telecommunications or data equipment.

• Wire stripper – is a small, hand-held device used to strip

the electrical insulation from electrical wires.

• Crimping Tool – is a tool that is designed to

crimp or attach a connector to the end of the
cable.

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 • LAN Cable Tester – is an electronic device used to verify
the correct wiring of connections on the cable.

UTP Ethernet Cable Wirings Standards

T568A
• White-Green
• Green
• White-Orange
• Blue
• White-Blue
• Orange
• White-Brown
• Brown

T568B
• White-Orange
• Orange
• White-Green
• Blue
• White-Blue
• Green
• White-Brown
• Brown

Steps in Creating Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

Step 1: Prepare all the tools and materials needed.

Step 2: Determine the length of the cable needed.
Step 3: Carefully strip the cable using the wire stripper.
Step 4: Untwist and pull the wires to straight them.
Step 5: Arrange the wires based on T568B wiring.
Step 6: Trim the wires to suitable length.
Step 7: Insert the wires all the way into the RJ-45 connector.
Step 8: Inspect the cables from its sides and from the top.
Step 9: Insert the wired connector to the RJ-45 crimper and crimp it.
Step 10: Repeat the steps 3-9 on the other end of the cable.
Step 11: Check the connection using the LAN Cable tester. If all the numbers
have lighted correctly, then the cable is functioning. If not, then there is a
problem with your work.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

• Yong, Kak, “Basic Concepts of Computer Networks”, (April 2002).
https://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/basic-concepts-of-computer-
networks
• City and Guilds Approved Center, TotalComms Training, “What is Network
Cabling?”. https://totalcommstraining.com/what-is-network-cabling/
• Navarro, Romeo Jr., T, ICT Tech Tips, “Network Cabling”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBV2dMXs6zw

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IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1. Direction: Identify the different steps and description in creating

straight-through ethernet cable.
Step No. Description

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Activity 2. Directions: Differentiate the following:

1. Straight-Through Ethernet Cable and Cross-Over Ethernet Cable.

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Cross-Over Ethernet Cable

2. Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer.

Client/Server Peer-to-Peer

3. LAN vs. MAN vs. MAN

LAN MAN WAN

Rubric for Scoring

Criteria 3 2 1 Score
Cleanliness Readable, Mostly Not
/Neatness Understandable understandable understandable
and clean and clean and untidy
Accuracy/ Evident of own Evident of own Evident of
Clarity ideas and ideas most of confused ideas
imagination the time or imagination
Organizatio Evident of Evident of some Unorganized
n of Idea/ depth insight insight and understanding
understandi and understanding /idea. Needs
ng understanding improvement

Total:

Activity 3. Direction: Enumerate the following:

1. Importance or Advantages of Computer Networks

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2. T568B Wiring Standards

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3. T568A Wiring Standards

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4. Tools and Materials used in UTP Ethernet Cable Splicing

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V. Reflection
What is the importance of computer networks?
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