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SPECIALIZATION
(COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING NC2)
Module 6
Networking Devices, Media, and Connector

The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles in setting up

computer networks. (1) Install network cables and cable raceways in accordance with
established procedures and installation requirements.

At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to acquire Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC) :
● Inspect Inspect networking devices and connectors
Create cross-over and straight-through Ethernet cables

MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1.What do you call a pair of wires wrapped in metallic foil?
a. STP b. UTP c. coaxial d. single mode

2. It is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding.

a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. jacket

3. A cable used to connect two devices directly.

a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. crossover cable d. jacket

4. A cable used in the local area network to connect a PC to a network switch and router.
a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. crossover cable d. straight-through
cable

5. Which of the following cables has a thicker core and easier to make?
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode

6. Which of the following cables has a very thin core and harder to make?
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode

7. These are cables that have one or more optical fibers enclosed in a sheath or jacket.
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. fiber optic d. single-mode

8. Most commonly used cable in televisions in the Philippines.

a. RJ45 b. coaxial cable c. RG59 d. single-mode

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9. A type of copper cabling that is used for telephone communications and most Ethernet
networks.
a. twisted pair b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode

10. Which twisted cable has two or four pairs of wires and relies on the cancellation effect
produced of the wires to limit signal degradation?
a. multimode b. STP c. RJ45 d. UTP

You have already learned in your Grade 9 computer class the different devices used
in networking and which provides you the knowledge on the common networking cables
that are essential in putting up a network.

Exercise 1
Directions: Complete the diagram of various Control Panel Applets with the components
included in their category.

Appearance and Themes Network and Internet Sounds, Speech

Connections and Audio Devices
1.______________________ 1.___________________ 1.________________
2.______________________ 2.___________________ 2.________________
3.______________________ 3.________________

Printers and Other Hardware Security Center

1.__________________________ 1._________________
2.__________________________ 2._________________
3.__________________________
4.__________________________
5.__________________________

To make data transmission more extensible and efficient than a simple peer-to-peer
network, network designers use specialized networks such as hubs, switches, routers and
wireless access points to send data between devices. This lesson is designed to give learners
proper procedures used in configuring computer systems and networks. Learners will be
able to inspect networking devices and connectors and create cross-over and straight-
through Ethernet cables

Networking Devices, Media and Connector

Creating Ethernet Cable

Ethernet cabling has been the standard in networking installation for years. It is the fastest
way of connecting a PC to a peer or to your router or a central switch.
The Straight-through Ethernet cable is used in local area networks to connect a PC to a
network switch and router. This is the standard cable used for almost all purposes.

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A Cross-over cable on the other hand can be used to connect two network devices directly
without the need for a router in the middle. It simply reverses some of the pins so that the
output on one computer is being sent to the input of another.
The following items are the materials and tools used for making Ethernet cables:
● -Ethernet cable tester (LAN Tester)
● -Ethernet cable Category 5e or Cat5e-standard wire for cabling
● -RJ45 crimp table connectors for Cat5e
● -RJ45 Crimping tool
● -Wire cutter, stripper or pliers

Cable Fabrication Procedures

Cross-Over
Straight-through

1.Cut the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable. The crimping
tool has a razor blade that will do the trick with practice.

2. Unwind and pair the similar colors.

3.Pinch the wires between fingers and straighten them out

as shown. The color order is
important to get it correct.

4. Use scissors to make a straight cut across

the 8 wires to shorten them to ½ inch (1.3 cm)
from the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.

5. Carefully push all 8 unstripped colored wires into the

connector. Note the position of the blue plastic sleeve. Also
note how the wires go all the way to the end.

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6. A view from the top. All the wires are all the way in.
There are no short wires.

7. WRONG WAY – Note how the blue plastic sleeve is not

inside the connector where it can be locked into place. The
wires are too long. The wires should extend only ½ inch
from the blue cut sleeve.

8. WRONG WAY – Note how

the wires do not go along the way to the end of the
connector.

9. CRIMPING THE CABLE – Carefully place the connector into

the Ethernet crimper and pinch down on the handles tightly.
The copper splicing tabs on the connector will pierce into each
of the eight wires. There is also a locking tab that holds the blue
plastic sleeve in place for a tight compression fit. When you
remove the cable from the crimper, that end is ready for use.

10. For a standard “straight-

through” cable, repeat all steps and wire color order on the
other end of the cable. The other end will have a different
color order shown by the crossover picture below.

11. Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An

inexpensive Ethernet cable tester does this quite well.

*Learner’s Material–Computer Hardware Servicing–

Grade10–First Edition, 2014

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Activity 1.1 Creating your own Ethernet Cable
Directions: Prepare the following tools and materials in fabricating your own cross-over
and straight-through cables.
Materials:
● 6 meters Ethernet cable CAT5e
● RJ45 crimpable connector for CAT5e
● RJ45 crimping tool
● Wire cutter, stripper or pliers
● Ethernet cable tester / LAN tester
Reminder / Caution: Be careful when using the tools
Follow the procedure cited in this module and apply the safety precautions to avoid
injury or any unwanted incident. You will be given 30 minutes to complete the task. You will
be rated using the performance rubrics.

Procedures:
1.Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable. The crimping tool has a
razor blade that will do the trick with practice.
2. Unwind and pair the similar colors.
3. Pinch the wires between fingers and straighten them out as shown. The color order is
important to get it correct.
4.Use scissors to make a straight cut across the 8 wires to shorten them to ½ inch (1.3 cm)
from the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.
5. Carefully push all 8 unstripped colored wires into the connector. Note the position of the
blue plastic sleeve. Also note how the wires go all the way to the end.
6. Take a view from the top. All the wires are all the way in. There are no short wires.
7. In the crimping cable carefully place the connector into the Ethernet crimper and pinch
down on the handles tightly. The copper splicing tabs on the connector will pierce into each
of the eight wires. There is also a locking tab that holds the blue plastic sleeve in place for a
tight compression fit. When you remove the cable from the crimper, that end is ready for
use.
8. For a standard “straight-through” cable, repeat all steps and wire color order on the other
end of the cable. The other end will have a different color order shown by the crossover
picture on page ___.
9. Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An inexpensive Ethernet cable tester
does this quite well.

Performance Rubric for Creating Cross-Over and Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

CRITERIA EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
4 3 2 1
Safety Procedures (15%) -
Applied / manifested safety
precautions while working
Adherence to the
Procedures (30%) -
Followed the procedures
systematically
Workmanship (15%)
Organized materials and
tools while accomplishing
the task and has time
management
Quality of Product (40%)

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 Produced a fully functional
Ethernet Cable

KEY TERMINOLOGIES:

TWISTED PAIR – a type of copper cabling that is used for telephone communications and
most Ethernet networks.
UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP) - a cable that has two or four pairs of wires. This
type of cable relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted wire pairs that
limits signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interface (EMI) and radio frequency
interference (RFI).
SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (STP) - each pair of wire wrapped in metallic foil to better
shield the wires from the noise.
COAXIAL CABLE – a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding and used to
connect the computers to the rest of the network.
FIBER OPTIC CABLE – has one or more optical fibers enclosed in a sheath or jacket.
MULTIMODE – the cable that has a thicker core than single-mode cable.
SINGLE-MODE – the cable that has a very thin core.
STRAIGHT-THROUGH CABLE – used in local area networks to connect PC to a network
switch or router.
CROSS-OVER CABLE – used to connect two network devices directly without the need for
a router in the middle.

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1.What are the different types of fiber connectors?
2. List down at least three different types of connectors?
3. What are the characteristics of UTP cable?
4. What is the difference between STP and Coaxial cable?
5. Why do we need to use specific cables for setting up networks?

Multiple Choice:
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1.What do you call a pair of wires wrapped in metallic foil?

a. STP b. UTP c. coaxial d. single mode
2. It is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding.
a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. jacket

3. A cable used to connect two devices directly.

a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. crossover cable d. jacket

4. A cable used in the local area network to connect a PC to a network switch and router.
a. LAN cable b. coaxial cable c. crossover cable d. straight-through
5. Which of the following cables has a thicker core and easier to make?
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode
6. Which of the following cables has a very thin core and harder to make?
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode
7. These are cables that have one or more optical fibers enclosed in a sheath or jacket.
a. multimode b. coaxial cable c. fiber optic d. single-mode
8. Most commonly used cable in televisions in the Philippines.
a. RJ45 b. coaxial cable c. RG59 d. single-mode
9. A type of copper cabling that is used for telephone communications and most Ethernet
networks.
a. twisted pair b. coaxial cable c. RJ45 d. single-mode

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TLE 10 – COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING WRITER: ALLAN C. TIMBAL
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10. Which twisted cable has two or four pairs of wires and relies on the cancellation effect
produced of the wires to limit signal degradation?
a. multimode b. STP c. RJ45 d. UTP

Additional Activities

1.https://www.youtube.com/copperconectors

2.https://www.youtube.com/dslconnectors

Now that you are equipped with the knowledge on the different cables
used in networking, you also need to know that fiber technologies and connectors have
changed through the years. Cables were mediums used to connect devices on networks.

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