Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 1- Module 3
Configuration of Client Device Systems
Settings, LAN, and WAN
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 Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 1- Module 3
Configuration of Client Device Systems
Settings, LAN, and WAN

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to Technical Vocational Livelihood 12 Self Learning Module on

Configuration of Client Device Systems Settings, LAN, and WAN!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body
of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help

you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to Technical Vocational Livelihood 12 Self Learning Module on
Configuration of Client Device Systems Settings, LAN, and WAN!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled
to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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CONTENT STANDARD The learners demonstrate an understanding
of concepts and principles in setting up
computer networks.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learners shall be able to set up computer

networks based on established procedures
and system requirements for hardware.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES LO 3: Set router/Wi-Fi/wireless access

point/repeater configuration
(TLE_IACSS912SUCN-If-j-IIa-e-35)
3.1 Configure client device systems settings
in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and end user preference
3.2 Configure LAN in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and network
design
3.3 Configure WAN in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and network
design

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the students are

expected to:
1. Determine the process of client device
systems setting configuration, LAN and
WAN configuration;
2. Share the importance of configuring the
client device systems setting, LAN and
WAN; and
3. Arrange the steps in configuring client
device systems settings, LAN and WAN.

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INTRODUCTION

The configuration is a crucial part of a computer system and most of these

settings are configured during the system’s first boot up. It plays an important role that
affects the function and performance of your computer; from the choice of hardware,
software, and firmware, to the architecture itself. Aside from that, Local Area Network
& Wide Area Network are configured based on clients’ needs that will help their
businesses and agencies work efficiently.

In this module, you will be able to identify the process of configuring the client
device system setting which includes setting time and date, setting up computer name,
and installing network driver. You will also be able to configure Local Area Network
(LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) which include the presentation of the materials
and equipment needed to configure, and the different processes in configuration and
setting up these networks.

Through these configurations, you can specify settings that are needed and
required for the computer to function and perform better. You will also understand how
to build these networks, how to execute these steps, and recognize their importance.

PRE-TEST

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.

_____1. A multi-purpose electronic computer whose size, capabilities, and price make
it feasible for individual use.
A. LAN C. Router
B. Personal Computer D. WAN

_____2. Group of computers and associated devices that share a common

communications line or wireless link to a server.
A. LAN C. Router
B. Modem D. WAN

_____3. A way station that controls the traffic of data within a network and assigns a
unique IP Address to each computer.
A. LAN C. Personal Computer
B. Modem D. Router

_____4. It encompasses computers and peripherals connected to a server within a

distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment.
A. LAN C. Router
B. Personal Computer D. WAN

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_____5. A device that sends, receives and translates information from the internet and
makes it available within the Local Area Network.
A. LAN C. Personal Computer
B. Modem D. Router

_____6. Telecommunications network or computer network that extends over a large

geographical distance.
A. LAN C. Reset
B. Network Tab D. WAN

_____7. Networking hardware used to connect one network device to another network
devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers, scanners, etc.
A. Ethernet Cable C. Modem
B. Hub D. Personal Computer

_____8. Enables a network device to communicate between the computer and

the operating system as well as with other network computers and network
devices.
A. Internet C. Network Driver
B. IP Address D. Network Solution

_____9. It is used when the network spans over a large distance.

A. Customer premises equipment
B. Local Area Network
C. Local Loop
D. Wide Area Network

_____10. These are the communications equipment used to connect to the service
provider’s network that is located on the customer’s premises.
A. Customer premises equipment
B. Local Area Network
C. Local Loop
D. Wide Area Network

_____11. In resetting the modem, what will you do?

A. Go to browser and type “reset”.
B. Go to DHCP tab and click Disable Button
C. Connect each peripheral using the Ethernet Cable.
D. Click the small button at the back and wait until all icons in front will
light.

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_____12. How to change your computer name?
A. Contact your service provider.
B. Select a Compatible driver’s pack for your PC.
C. Right-click on the area of time and date then choose “Adjust
date/time”.
D. Right-click on the “This PC”, click “Properties” and click “Change
Settings”.

_____13. In determining your network layout, what should you consider most?
A. Is the room have proper ventilation?
B. How long should be the Ethernet cables?
C. Is the internet connection strong or poor?
D. The number of devices to be connected in the network.

_____14. What could be the effect in the file information if your clock is not correct?
A. It will prevent your system to do the scheduled task.
B. The date and time stamp of the file created will not be reliable.
C. It will be forced to synchronize with an incorrect time reference.
D. You will be asked for authorizations every time you access a website.

_____15. What do you think will happen if there are two computers in a network with
the same IP Addresses?
A. There will be no internet connection in the network
B. All devices in the network will not be able to communicate.
C. The devices will perfectly communicate with the same IP address.
D. The devices will not be able to access the network resources & some
network operations.

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 Configuration of Client Device Systems
Settings, LAN, and WAN
To be acquainted with the terminologies used in this module, we will be
unlocking terms to provide the meaning of these terms and not only rely on how the
words are used in the context.

In the configuration process, some terms are uncommon and not usually used
in other topics. To fully grasp its idea, a configuration is changing the system’s default
settings to the client’s preference. These settings are essential to be configured to fully
engage and use the computer to what it is designed for and to perform better.

UNLOCKING OF TERMS

Client A person who utilizes the computer and its network

services.

Configuration Refers to the arrangement of each of its functional units,

according to their nature, number, and chief
characteristics.

Control Panel A component of Microsoft Windows that provides the

ability to view and change system settings.

DHCP Stands for "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol." DHCP

is a protocol that automatically assigns a unique IP
address to each device that connects to a network.

Ethernet The traditional technology for connecting devices in a

wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network
(WAN), enabling them to communicate with each other via
a protocol -- a set of rules or common network language.

Ethernet Cable A common type of network cable is used with wired

networks.

IP Address It is an identifying number that is associated with a specific

computer or computer network.

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IPv4 It’s the fourth version of the internet protocol. IP, which
stands for internet protocol, is the internet’s principal set of
rules for communications. It defines IP addresses in a 32-
bit format, which looks like 123.123.123.123.

Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices that share a
(LAN) common communications line.

IPv6 A group of computers and peripheral devices that share a

common communications line.

Modem A hardware component that allows a computer or another

device, such as a router or switch, to connect to the
Internet.

Network Driver A device driver that enables a network device to

communicate between the computer and operating system
as well as with other network computers and network
devices.

Router A hardware device that routes data from a local area

network (LAN) to another network connection.

TCP/IP Stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet

Protocol. TCP/IP is a set of standardized rules that allow
computers to communicate on a network such as an
internet.

Wide Area Network Stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet

Protocol. TCP/IP is a set of standardized rules that allow
computers to communicate on a network such as an
internet.

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REVIEW DRILL

ACTIVITY: IS IT TRUE?

Directions: Read each statement below carefully. On the space provided before each
item number, write a letter “T” if you think the statement is TRUE,
otherwise, write the letter “F”.

_____1. A network design refers to the planning on the implementation of a computer

network infrastructure.

_____2. A network address is a portion of a network that shares a particular subnet

address.

_____3. Network topology is the way a network is arranged, including the physical or
the logical description of how links and nodes are set up to relate to each
other.

_____4. A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component without which a

computer cannot be connected over a network.

_____5. IP addresses are required by any network adapter on any computer that
needs to connect to the Internet or another computer.

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ACTIVITY

PICK ME UP!

Directions: In the box are the steps in the different configuration process for this
lesson. You need to pick a step that will define the picture given. Write
your answer on the space provided.
Change The Date and Time Setting Up Computer Name
On The Taskbar

Install Network Driver Determine Your Network Layout

Configure Your Router Configure Network Setting

Installing Antivirus Local Area Network

Installing Microsoft Wide Area Network

Office

1._____________________________ 2. ___________________________

3. ____________________________ 4. ___________________________

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5. ___________________________ 6.____________________________

7. ___________________________ 8. ___________________________

9. ____________________________ 10. __________________________

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ANALYSIS

Express yourself!

Directions: Answer the following questions briefly based on what you have observed.
Write your answers on the spaces provided. Your answers will be rated
based on the rubric below.

5 4 3 2 1
Cited Cited some Cited some Most parts of Did not explain
evidence, evidence, evidence, the answer do or expand the
explained, and some parts of most parts of not have answer.
expanded the answer the answer evidence from
idea/s beyond are left are left the text and
simply unexplained. unexplained. are left
answering the unexplained.
question.

1. Why do we need to configure our computer?

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2. What happens if you do not configure your computer?

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

3. Why do we have to configure the computer network?

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a network?

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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ABSTRACTION

The configuration is an important process that must be performed manually or

automatically. The life of the device and its performance oftentimes depend on its
configurations where speed and stability become factors to understand its importance.
There are hardware and software with minimum configuration to limit its performance
and should be upgraded to access new configuration that will bring about the new level
of performance.

For software configuration, it can be accessed through the application’s

settings; it could be by default or manually configured by the user. The information will
be an aid in the system’s optimal usage to prolong the life and the performance of your
device.

On the other hand, network configuration is also necessary to support the flow
of traffic within the network, its operations, and controls especially in sharing,
accessing, and storing data in a centralized location, and improve the network stability.
With proper configuration, the network will be stable regardless of the devices
connected to it.

I. CLIENT DEVICE SETTINGS

Client Device Settings is an avenue to specify and define the necessary settings
in your computer from its default settings. Every client device system is configured
based on the manufacturer’s instructions and the preferences of the end-user. In this
module, you will learn the steps on how to configure your client device manually.

These are the settings to be configured:

1. Time and Date
2. Computer Name
3. Install and Configure Network Driver
4. Install necessary software application (MS Office and Antivirus)

1. SETTING UP TIME AND DATE

There are two ways on how to alter the date and time of your computer.

1.A. CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME ON THE TASKBAR

Step 1: At the bottom-right of

the taskbar, clock symbol
and select “Date and time
settings”. You can also right-
click the clock icon and click
“Adjust date/time.”

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 Step 2: Once you open the
clock settings, you can turn
off “Set time automatically” to
set the time manually.

Step 3: You can now change

the date and time. Click
“Change” when you are
done.

1.B. CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME IN COMPUTER SETTINGS

Step 1: Click the Start button and in

the start menu search box, type
“Settings”.

Step 2: Click the “Time and language”.

Step 3: You need to turn off the “Set

time automatically” option and then
click the “Change” button.

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 Step 4: Change the date and time and
to bring the changes into effect, click
“Change”.

2. SETTING UP COMPUTER NAME

Step 1: Click the start button in the lower-left

corner and type “sysdm.cpl” in the start menu
search box.

Step 2: Click the “Change” button Under the

“Computer Name” tab.

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 Step 3: In the “Computer name” box, you may now
change the name. If you have a local network with
many computers on it, you may change the name of
it in the “Workgroup” box. Click the “OK” button after
changing the name.

After the changes, you have to restart your computer

before the changes will take place. Just click the “Ok”
button and after the process, check the computer
name.

3. INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER AND CONFIGURE NETWORK SETTING

For your computer to be connected to a network, you need to install a network
driver especially when there are no network drivers installed upon buying your
computer. This network driver will help you access the network connection.

3.1.A. INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER OPTION 1

Step 1: Download the driver package for your computer.
Step 2: Run the .exe file. It is a self-extracting compressed file that will
automatically install the drivers.
Step 3: Restart your computer and check if you can now connect to a network.

3.1.B. INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER OPTION 2 (DRIVER PACK SOLUTION)

The Driver Pack Solution is software that will identify the missing and outdated
drivers in your computer.

Step 1: Download the Driver Pack Solution. For example, Driver Pack Solution
2019. You can also download an offline version.

Step 2: Locate the downloaded file and install.

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Step 3: Run the Driver Pack Solution to install the missing drivers.

Step 4: In the Drivers tab, you can choose the missing drivers and the drivers
to be updated especially the Network Driver. After identifying the driver/drivers,
click “Install all” to update and install all drivers selected.

Step 5: In some cases, a message box will pop up telling you to restart your
computer after the installation. If there will be no message box, you have to
manually restart your computer. After restarting, check if you can now connect
to a network and you are good to go.

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3.2. CONFIGURE NETWORK SETTINGS
After the installation, you need now to configure your network for you to connect
to a network.

Step 1. In the lower-right side of your taskbar, look for the

Wi-Fi symbol . In some cases, you need to click the ^
icon to see the Wi-Fi icon.
Step 2. Select the network you want to
connect.

Step 3. Click the network name. If you want

to connect automatically to the network after
you turn on your computer, you may check
the Connect automatically box. If not, you
may leave it to uncheck. After that, click
connect.

Step 4. Provide the network security key if

necessary.

4. INSTALL NECESSARY SOFTWARE APPLICATION (e.g. MS OFFICE AND

ANTIVIRUS)

4.1. INSTALLING MICROSOFT OFFICE (MS OFFICE 2016)

Step 1. You need to have an MS Office

2016 installer. You can buy or download
the software online. If you bought the MS
Office, you will find a printed product key in
the package and use it to download the MS
Office.

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Step 2. Locate the folder of the installer
and run the setup. Just wait until the
installation will be finished.

Step 3. Once the installation is finished,

you will be prompted that office is installed.
Navigate the installed MS Office
application like MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, and other applications and try
to open them. If you bought the software
with a license, after the installation it will be
activated automatically. If you don’t have a
license key, you can search online for
activation keys and other software to
activate your MS Office.

4.2. INSTALLING ANTIVIRUS (AVAST)

Step 1. You need to have the AVAST installer. You can download it on their
website or buy a licensed product.
Step 2. If you already have the
installer, run and wait until the
installation is finished.

Step 3. Once the installation is

finished, you can now use your
Avast Free Antivirus. If you are
using the Premier Full Version,
you can activate your product
by entering the product key.

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II. LOCAL AREA NETWORK

A local area network (LAN) is a collection of computers and computer

peripherals (disk storage devices, printers) linked inside a building or adjacent
buildings by high-speed data lines. LAN is a network that is designed to operate over
a small physical area such as an office, factory, or a group of buildings. It has a limited
area and does not cover a larger geographical area compared to WAN. LANs
developed as a means of interconnecting different electronic devices within an entity,
allowing local processing while also giving access to other network-connected
devices. LAN traffic is theoretically not limited to character transmission: some
architectures would allow voice and video signals to be transmitted. Up to a few
kilometers may be the total distance covered by a LAN.

1. PREPARE YOUR WORKSTATION

Your workstation should be spacious, clean, and dry. Prepare the needed tools
and equipment. Always apply the OHS policies and procedures and where PPE if
necessary.

2. DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF COMPUTERS

For you to identify the network hardware needed to build a network, you need
to consider the number of computers you want to be in the network.
a. If there are only four (4) or fewer computers, you may use a router only.
If you don’t have to connect it to the internet, you can use a switch.
b. If there are five (5) or more computers, you may use a switch and a
router.

3. DETERMINE YOUR NETWORK LAYOUT

You need to create a network layout for you to visualize the network itself. You
should also consider if you are installing a permanent network to determine the
network cable to be used based on your
network design. You can either use CAT5e
or CAT6, each has differences that will fit on
the network you are building. Every device
specifically the computers needs an
Ethernet cable that will be connected to a
router or switch. That will create a pathway
for your data to travel from one computer to
another.

4. PLUG THE ETHERNET CABLE

You need to plug one end of your Ethernet cable to the computer Ethernet port
and the other end to any open LAN port on either your router or switch. Make sure that
you are using an Ethernet cable and not a telephone cable.

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5. RESET THE ROUTER
If all the devices are connected using the Ethernet cable, you need now to reset
the router. In resetting your router, click and hold the small button at the back of the
router until all the lights in the router will illuminate. It will probably take about 5-10
seconds before the lights will illuminate and the router will be restarted.

6. CONFIGURE YOUR ROUTER

After resetting, you can now configure your router.
a. Look for the default IP Address of the router.
You can search the default IP address of the
router using cmd. Go to the start button and type
“cmd” or “command prompt”. Type “ipconfig”
and look for the default gateway under the
wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network
Connection.

b. Open any browser and type the default IP

Address in the address bar so that you can
access the router’s setting.

c. The first thing that you will see after entering

the router’s IP address is its login. You have to
provide the username and password of the
router. The default username and password is
“admin”. You can also look for the router’s
manual if “admin” is incorrect. After the login, the
router’s user interface will appear and you can
now configure your router.
d. Navigate to the Network tab to change your
router’s default IP Address. After you change
the router’s IP Address, the router will reboot.
After restarting, your new IP Address will appear
in the address bar and you will be asked to
provide again the router’s username and
password.

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 e. The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server of your router will provide the
TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs in your
network. Go to the DHCP tab, click “Enable” and
define the starting and ending IP Addresses to
automatically provide the devices connected to
your router their IP addresses. For example,
your starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100 and
your ending IP Address is 192.168.1.199. When
you save this setting, the expected IP addresses of your devices when you check on
them should be in the range of 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.199. This is the easiest
way to establish a LAN connection for your network. If you wish to establish a
connection manually, you can disable the DHCP.

III. WIDE AREA NETWORK

Wide Area Network (WAN) is different from Local Area Network (LAN) but is
related to it. When a network spans over a large distance, a local area network cannot
be used which is why we need a wide area network (WAN). The communication
established using leased telephone lines, satellite links, and similar channels. WAN
circuits and leased lines are
provided by service providers.
WAN is cheaper and more
efficient to use the phone
network for the link. In other
words, a WAN is formed when
you connect multiple LANs that
are geographically far apart.

Big companies, schools, and even government agencies are using WAN to
carry out data and send it to the other network across different areas. With this,
businesses carry out daily functions regardless of location.

For example, a company that is expanding and has different offices in areas
that are geographically far should contact a service provider that is present in all areas
where their offices are located and see if what type of WAN services can be offered.
The company needs to pay the service
provider fees to connect remote sites.
The service provider will access your
area and will install the necessary
hardware and circuits needed to build a
WAN and they will provide a link for it.
WAN services providers include MPLS
network, telephone company, cable

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company, and satellite service provider provides a link to interconnect remote sites to
send data from one office to the other. Without the WANs, LANs will be a series of
isolated networks because it can only cater to small geographical areas.

In a Local Area Network, you install a router to interconnect the different

broadcast domains which is also the device generating the data. These routers will
also connect geographically
separated LANs but they need
additional equipment like a
modem for the routers to be
connected to the service
provider's network and this
equipment will put the data on the
local loop.
Communications equipment used to
connect to the service provider’s
network that is located on the
customer’s premises is called
Customer premises equipment
(CPE). The customer can own the
CPE or can lease it from the service
provider. These CPEs will be used to connect to the service providers nearest
exchange through copper or fiber cable called a local loop.

After the data leaves the customer’s location, it arrives at the service provider’s
central office (CO). These are like a distribution center sending data to other COs
along the path to its final destination.

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EXERCISES

A. WORD SEARCH
Directions: Find and encircle the words listed at the right of the grid. Words appear
straight across, backward straight across, up and down, down and up, and
diagonally.

T I M E N C T N N E R M ANTIVIRUS
LAN
K R D E V I C E V T N C
SETTINGS
R D A T E C A N T W O O COMPUTER
E I E R A W T F O S I M DATE
NETWORK
V R S E T T I N G S T P
SOFTWARE
S E F I I R O E A W A U ROUTER
W C A B L E K I E A T T WAN
CABLE
N T P V E N G M I N S E WORKSTATION
E T V L V R I K A B K R DRIVER PACK
T S U R I V I T N A R V DEVICE
TIME
W U O A F D O P A N O D
O R F R E T U O R U W T
R I K O T N A L E I I C
K D R I V E R P A C K E

B. DRAW A DIAGRAM
Directions: Create a Local Area Network (LAN) Diagram with the following devices:
(1) router, (2) Desktop PC connected to a router via wired, and (2) Laptop
connected to the router via a wireless connection. Draw and label your
diagram in the box below.

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The teacher will rate the Local Area Network (LAN) Diagram using the following rubric:

Local Area Network (LAN) Diagram Rubric

Needs
Very Good Good
Criteria Improvement
(10 pts) (7 points)
(4 points)
Correctness/ The diagram conveys a The diagram lacks a The diagram has
preciseness visual representation of visual representation of no visual
the Local Area Network the Local Area Network representation of
that was asked- that was asked. One of the Local Area
composed of a router, (2) these compositions is Network that was
Desktop PC connected to lacking- a router, (2) asked.
the router via wired, and Desktop PC connected to
(2) Laptop connected to the router via wired, and
the router via wireless (2) Laptop connected to
connection and properly the router via wireless
labeled. connection and labeling.
Artistry The drawing includes The drawing lacks details The drawing has
details and colors. and colors. no details and
colors.
Neatness The drawing is clean, The drawing is clean but The drawing is
clear, and crisp upon traces of erasures are dirty with smears
completion. evident. upon completion.

Total Score: _______/ 30

Remarks:

APPLICATION

PERFORMANCE TASK: Put Me into Order!

Directions: Arrange the steps by writing the number on the space before the letter.

1. CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME IN COMPUTER SETTINGS

____a. Click the “Time and language”.
____b. Click the Start button and in the start menu search box, type “Settings”.
____c. Change the date and time, and to bring the changes into effect, click
“Change”.
____d. Turn off the “Set time automatically” option and then click the “Change”
button.

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2. CONFIGURE NETWORK SETTINGS
____a. Select the network you want to connect to.
____b. Provide the network security key if necessary.
____c. In the lower-right side of your taskbar, look for the Wi-Fi symbol . In
some cases, you need to click the ^ icon to see the Wi-Fi icon.
____d. Click the network name. If you want to connect automatically to the network
after you turn on your computer, you may check the Connect automatically
box. If not, you may leave it to uncheck. After that, click connect.

3. INSTALLING MICROSOFT OFFICE

____a. You need to have an MS Office 2016 installer. You can buy or download
the software online.
____b. Locate the folder of the installer and run the setup. Just wait until the
installation will be finished.
____c. Navigate the installed MS Office application like MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint and other applications and try to open them.

4. INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER

____a. Download the driver package for your computer.
____b. Restart your computer and check if you can now connect to a network.
____c. Run the .exe file. It is a self-extracting compressed file that will automatically
install the drivers.

5. CONFIGURE ROUTER
____a. Change your router’s default IP Address.
____b. Look for the default IP Address of the router.
____c. Provide the username and password of the router.
____d. Go to the DHCP tab, click “Enable” and define the starting and ending IP
Addresses.
____e. Open any browser and type the default IP Address in the address bar so
that you can access the router’s setting.

6. INSTALLING ANTIVIRUS
____a. If you already have the installer, run and wait until the installation is finished.
____b. You need to have the AVAST installer. You can download it on their website
or buy a licensed product.
____c. Once the installation is finished, you can now use your Avast Free Antivirus.
If you are using the Premier Full Version, you can activate your product by
entering the product key.

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7. SETTING UP COMPUTER NAME
____a. Click the “Change” button Under the “Computer Name” tab.
____b. In the “Computer name” box, you may now change the name
____c. After the changes, you have to restart your computer before the changes
will take place.
____d. Click the start button in the lower-left corner and type “sysdm.cpl” in the
start menu search box.

8. WIDE AREA NETWORK

____a. Contact your service provider
____b. Pay for fees to connect to the remote sites
____c. Connect to the link given by the service provider

9. LOCAL AREA NETWORK

____a. Reset the router
____b. Configure your router
____c. Plug the Ethernet cable
____d. Prepare your workstation
____e. Determine your network layout
____f. Determine the number of computers

10. CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME ON THE TASKBAR

____a. You can now change the date and time. Click “Change” when you are done.
____b. Once you open the clock settings, you can turn off “Set time automatically”
to set the time manually.
____c. At the bottom-right of the taskbar, clock symbol, and select “Date and time
settings”. You can also right-click the clock icon and click “Adjust date/time.”

POST-TEST

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.

_____1. It encompasses computers and peripherals connected to a server within a

distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment.
A. LAN C. Router
B. Personal Computer D. WAN

_____2. Group of computers and associated devices that share a common

communications line or wireless link to a server
A. LAN C. Router
B. Modem D. WAN

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_____3. Telecommunications network or computer network that extends over a large
geographical distance
A. LAN C. Reset
B. Network Tab D. WAN

_____4. A way station that controls the traffic of data within a network and assigns a
unique IP Address to each computer
A. LAN C. Personal Computer
B. Modem D. Router

_____5. Enables a network device to communicate between the computer and the
operating system as well as with other network computers and network
devices
A. Internet C. Network Driver
B. IP Address D. Network Solution

_____6. A device that sends, receives, and translates information from the internet
and makes it available within the Local Area Network
A. LAN C. Personal Computer
B. Modem D. Router

_____7. A multi-purpose electronic computer whose size, capabilities, and price make
it feasible for individual use
A. LAN C. Router
B. Personal Computer D. WAN

_____8. Networking hardware used to connect one network device to another network
device to share printers, scanners, etc.
A. Ethernet Cable B. Hub C. Modem D. Personal Computer
_____9. These are the communications equipment used to connect to the service
provider’s network that is located on the customer’s premises.
A. Customer premises equipment C. Local Loop
B. Local Area Network D. Wide Area Network

_____10. It is used when the network spans over a large distance. Customer premises
equipment
A. Local Area Network B. Local Loop C. Wide Area Network

_____11. In determining your network layout, what should you consider most?
A. Is the room have proper ventilation?
B. How long should be the Ethernet cables?
C. Is the internet connection strong or poor?
D. The number of devices in to be connected in the network.

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_____12. How to change your computer name?
A. Contact your service provider.
B. Select a Compatible driver’s pack for your PC.
C. Right-click on the area of time and date then choose “Adjust
date/time”.
D. Right-click on the “This PC”, click “Properties” and click “Change
Settings”.

_____13. In resetting the modem, what will you do?

A. Go to browser and type “reset”.
B. Go to DHCP tab and click Disable Button
C. Connect each peripheral using the Ethernet Cable.
D. Click the small button at the back and wait until all icons in front will
light.

_____14. What do you think will happen if there are two computers in a network will
the same IP Addresses?
A. There will be no internet connection in the network.
B. All devices in the network will not be able to communicate.
C. The devices will perfectly communicate with the same IP address.
D. The devices will not be able to access the network resources & some
network operations.

_____15. What could be the effect in the file information if your clock is not
correct?
A. It will prevent your system to do the scheduled task.
B. The date and time stamp of the file created will not be reliable.
C. It will be forced to synchronize with an incorrect time reference.
D. You will be asked for authorizations every time you access a website.

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