COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 2
Types of Network Cable and Network Architecture
EXPECTATIONS
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
1. recognize the types of network cable.
2. compare the difference between peer to peer and client/server network.
3. appreciate the importance of network cable.
PRE-TEST
Direction: Match the definition of column A to the term of column B.
A B
____1. This cable commonly used in television a. Peer to peer
industries.
____2. Centralized computer is a hub to which b. Coaxial
workstation is connected.
____3. Transmits light which reduce the risks c. Fiber optic
of interference.
____4. Consists of two or more computers share d. UTP
files w/o requiring a server computer.
____5. It has two unshielded wires twisted around e. Client/server
each other.
f. STP
RECAP
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.
____1. A bundle multiple network ports together to connect incoming and outgoing
lines including those for local area networks
a. Modem b. Router c. Patch panel d. Switch
____2. A device that converts data into a format suitable for a transmission medium.
a. Switch b. Patch panel c. WAP d. Modem
____3. A computer network which spans over a large geographical area such as
country or the world.
a. Metropolitan Area Network c. Wide Area Network
b. Local Area Network d. Personal Area Network
____4. A device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
a. Router b. WAP c. Switch d. Patch panel
____5. A computer network which connects two or more LAN networks in a city or
town.
a. Personal Area Network c. Local Area Network
b. Wide Area Network d. Metropolitan Area Network
LESSON
What is a network cable?
Network cables are used to connect one network device to other network
devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers, scanners etc..
http://www.fiber-optic-cable-sale.com/ethernet-cable-vs-network-cable-whats-difference.html
Types of network of cable
1. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
A popular type of cable that is commonly used for Local Area Network. It has
two unshielded wires twisted around each other.
https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/pluginfile.php/115715/mod_book/chapter/1851/utpcablexx.jpg
2. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
The extra covering of the STP Cable provides extra protection to prevent
electromagnetic interference.
https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/pluginfile.php/115715/mod_book/chapter/1851/stpcables%20%281%29.jpg
3. Coaxial Cable
This cable commonly used in television industries. The metal shield
surrounding the cable helps block interference from fluorescence lights, motors, and
other computers.
https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/pluginfile.php/115715/mod_book/chapter/1851/coax.jpg
4. Fiber Optic Cable
Transmits light rather than electronic signals which reduce the risks of
electrical interference. It is ideal for environments where electrical interference is
present.
http://www.satellitebyfibre.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d234.html
Network architecture
Refers to the way network devices and services are designed to serve the
connectivity needs of client devices.
1. Peer-to-peer network
This consists of two or more computers share files and access to devices such
as printers without requiring a server computer.
Printer
Router / Switch
http://www.technologyuk.net/computing/computer-networks/network-technologies/models-of-networking.shtml
2. Client/server network
A computer network in which one centralized, powerful computer (called
the server) is a hub to which many less powerful personal computers or workstations
(called clients) are connected. The clients run programs and access data that are
stored on the server.
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/ccentccna-icnd1-100-105/9781788621434/347a1d90-2bd2-4007-b31c-f9eceebcec09.xhtml
https://www.learnpick.in/prime/documents/ppts/details/3932/computer-networking
https://www.learnpick.in/prime/documents/ppts/details/3932/computer-networking
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1:
Direction: List down 3 types of cables and explain or describe.
Types of cables Explain
1.
2.
3.
Activity 2:
Direction: Give at least 3 differences between Peer-to-peer network and Client/server
network.
Peer-to-peer network Client/server network
1.
2.
3.
WRAP-UP
UTP cable is one of the most common forms of network cable used on
wired networks. Ethernet cables connect devices within a local area network, like
PCs, routers, and switches. These limits are one reason there are different types
of cables optimized to perform certain tasks in particular situations.
Network architecture is the design of a computer network. It is a framework
for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional
organization and configuration.
VALUING
Direction: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.
1. What are the importance of network cable?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of peer-to-peer network
and client/server network.
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POST-TEST
Direction: Identify and choose the answer from the box. Write the answer on the
blank space.
Peer to peer Coaxial Fiber optic UTP Client/server STP
__________1. The extra covering of the cable provides extra protection to prevent
electromagnetic interference.
__________2. A computer network in which one centralized, powerful computer is a
hub to which many less powerful personal computers or workstations are connected.
__________3. Transmits light rather than electronic signals which reduce the risks of
electrical interference.
__________4. This consists of two or more computers share files and access to devices
such as printers without requiring a server computer.
__________5. The metal shield surrounding the cable helps block interference from
fluorescence lights, motors, and other computers.
