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Technology and Livelihood

Education
Quarter 4 – LAS
(Learning Activity Sheet – Week 7)
Computer Systems Servicing 10
Lesson 9: SETTING-UP COMPUTER
NETWORKS (SUCN)
LO. 1 Install network cables

Computer Systems
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

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 DepEd Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)
Name of Learner:____________________________________________

Grade Level:________________________________________________

Section:____________________________________________________

Date: __________________

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 10

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Network Cables

Background Information for Learners:

As part of setting up a computer network, we will learn how to make a network cable in this section.

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. A wide variety of networking cables are
available. Coaxial and twisted-pair
cables use copper to transmit data. Fiber-optic cables
use glass or plastic to transmit data.

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computer-network

Types of Network of Cable

Twisted pair is a type of copper cabling that is used for

telephone communications and most Ethernet networks. A pair
of wires forms a circuit that transmit data.

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and-stp-27f7ac1d61aa

Two basic types of twisted pair cables:

 Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is the 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). It is
the most popular and is generally the best option for school
networks

 Shielded twisted pair (STP), each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise. Four pairs
of wires are then wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil. STP reduces electrical noise from within the cable. It can
also help to extend the maximum distance of the cables.

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 It is available in three different configurations:
- Each pair of wires is individually shielded with foil.
- There is a foil or braid shield inside the jacket covering all wires (as a group).
- There is a shield around each individual pair, as well as around the entire group of wires (referred to as double shield
twisted pair).

Category Rating
UTP comes in several categories that are based on two factors:
 The number of wires in the cable
 The number of twists in those wires
 Category 3 is the wiring used for telephone systems and Ethernet LAN at 10 Mega byte per second (Mbps).
 Category 3 has four pairs of wires.
 Category 5 and Category 5e have four pairs of wires with a transmission rate of 100 Mbps (2 pair) and 1,000 Mbps (4
pair).
 Category 5 and Category 5e is the most common network cables used.
 Category 5e has more twists per foot than Category 5 wiring with 1000 Mbps transmission rate.
 Category 6 have four pair wires with 10,000 Mbps transmission rate.

Coaxial cable is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding. Coaxial

cable is used to connect the computers to the rest of the network.
Coaxial cable uses “British Naval Connectors (BNC)” or “Bayonet
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NeillConcelman” connectors, at the ends of the cables to make the
connection. Several types of coaxial cable exist:
 Thicknet (10BASE5) is a coaxial cable used in networks operating at 10
Mbps, with a maximum length of 500 meters.
 Thinnet (10BASE2) is a coaxial cable used in networks operating at 10 Mbps,
with a maximum length of 185 meters.
 RG-59 is most commonly used for cable television in the U.S.
 RG-6 is higher-quality cable than RG-59, with more bandwidth and less susceptibility to interference.

Fiber optic cable is a glass or plastic conductor that transmits information using
light and it also has one or more optical fibers enclosed in a sheath or jacket.
Because it is made of glass, fiber-optic cable is not affected by EMI or RFI.
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These are the two types of glass fiber-optic cable:
1. Multimode is the cable that has a thicker core than single-mode cable. It
is easier to make, can use simpler light sources such as Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs), and works well over distances of a few kilometers or less.
2. Single-mode is the cable that has a very thin core. It is harder to make,
uses lasers as a light source, and can transmit signals dozens of kilometers
with ease.

Straight Through vs Crossover Cable

What Is Straight Through Cable?

A straight through cable is a type of twisted
pair cable that is used in local area networks to
connect a computer to a network hub such as a
router. This type of cable is also sometimes
called a patch cable and is an alternative to
wireless connections where one or more
computers access a router through a w ireless
signal. On a straight through cable, the wired
pins match. Straight through cable use one
wiring standard: both ends use T568A wiring
standard or both ends use T568B wiring
standard. The figure shows a straight through
cable of which both ends are wired as the
T568B standard.

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What Is Crossover Cable?
A crossover Ethernet cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly. Unlike straight
through cable, the RJ45 crossover cable uses two different wiring standards: one end uses the T568A wiring standard, and
the other end uses the T568B wiring standard. The internal wiring of Ethernet crossover cables reverses the transmit and
receive signals. It is most often used to connect two devices of the same type: e.g. two computers (via network interface
controller) or two switches to each other.

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NOTE: Standard Connector that starts with White-Orange (on both ends) is also known as TYPE B or T568 B connector while
connector starts with White-Green (on both ends) is known as TYPE A or T568A connector. In addition, the Cross-over
connector always have different arrangement for each end (starts with white-orange and white-green on each end or Type A
and B on each end).

Straight Through vs Crossover Cable, which to choose?

Straight through vs crossover cable, which one should I choose? Usually, straight through cables are primarily used for
connecting unlike devices. And crossover cables are use for connecting alike devices.

Use straight through Ethernet cable for the following cabling:

 Switch to router
 Switch to PC or server
 Hub to PC or server

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Use crossover cables for the following cabling:
 Switch to switch
 Switch to hub
 Hub to hub
 Router to router
 Router Ethernet port to PC NIC
 PC to PC

Wireless standards and speeds

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit

organization that helps to ensure standards and
interoperability for wireless networks, and
wireless networks are often referred to as WiFi
(Wireless Fidelity). The original Wi-Fi standard
(IEEE 802.11) was adopted in 1997. Since then
many variations have emerged (and will continue
to emerge). Wi-Fi networks use the Ethernet
protocol.

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 established procedures and system requirements for
hardware.

Objectives:

1. Define the network cables

2. Be familiar with the differences of each network cable.
3. Understand the uses of straight and cross-over cable.

Lesson 9: Setting-up Computer Networks (SUCN)

LO. 1 Install network cables (1.5 Obtain tools, equipment, and testing devices in accordance with established
procedures)
Code: TLE_IACSS9-12SUCN-IVa-j-33

Learning Task 1: Match the cable type in column A with their meaning in column B. Write your answer on a long pad.

A B
___1. Twisted pair a. A cable that has two or four pairs of wire.
___2. Coaxial cable b. Each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil.
___3. Fiber optic cable c. A copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding.
___4. UTP cable d. A type of copper cabling that is used for telephone communications.
___5. STP cable e. A glass or plastic conductor that transmits information using light.
___6. Category 5e f. The cable that has a very thin core.
___7. Thicknet g. The most common network cables used.
___8. Straight Through Cable h. This type of cable is also sometimes called a patch cable.
___9. Category 3 i. The wiring used for telephone systems and Ethernet LAN.
___10. Single-mode j. A coaxial cable used in networks operating at 10 Mbps, with a
maximum length of 500 meters.

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Learning Task 2: Complete the diagram of various type of cable wire (1-7) and category of cable (8-10). Write your answer on
a long pad.

Coaxial Cable Fiber Optic Category of UTP

Twisted Pair
Cable Cable

3.____________ 8.____________
1.____________ 6.____________
4.____________ 9.____________
2.____________ 7.____________
5.____________ 10.___________

Assessment: Multiple Choice. Use the Zipgrade answer sheet for week 7. Shade the circle of your BEST answer properly.

1. Which of the following type of cable that is used for telephone communications and Ethernet network?
A. Coaxial cable B. Twisted pair C. Fiber optic cable D. Multimode cable
2. What type of cable that has a thicker core than single-mode cable.
A. Multimode B. Single-mode C. Twisted pair D. Untwisted pair
3. Which of the following is not a coaxial cable type?
A. Thicknet (10Base5) B. RG-59 C. RG-6 D. Cat3
4. What type of cable that has two or four pairs of wires?
A. Coaxial C. Shielded twisted pair/STP
B. Unshielded twisted pair/UTP D. Fiber optic
5. What type of UTP cable in which wiring is used for telephone systems and Ethernet LAN?
A. Cat5 B. Cat5e C. Cat3 D. Cat6
6. Which of the following where each of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise.
A. Coaxial B. Fiber optic C. UTP D. STP
7. It is a coaxial cable used in networks operating at 10Mbps, with a maximum length of 185 meters.
A. RG-59 B. RG-6 C. Thinnet D. Thicknet
8. What type of cable which is made of glass or plastic conductor that transmit information using light?
A. Fiber optic B. Coaxial C. Twisted pair D. Shielded twisted pair
9. It is mostly used for cable television in U.S.?
A. RG-59 B. RG-6 C. Thinnet(10BASE2) D. Thicknet(10BASE5)
10. What type of coaxial cable with more than bandwidth and less susceptibility to interference?
A. Thicknet B. Thinnet C. RG-6 D. RG-59

Reflection:
Direction: Follow the guide questions below on your reflection about the lesson. Write your answer in a long pad with the
Learning Task.

I understand that ______________________________

____________________________________________

I realized that ______________________________

____________________________________________

References for learners:

Computer System Servicing, ADM G10, SDO Bukidnon

Prepared by

MAREDES O. LUBRICA
TLE Teacher

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Q4 – W7 Answer Key:
LEARNING TASK 1 LEARNING TASK 2 ASSESSMENT
1. D (in any order)
2. C 1-2. UTP, STP 1. B
3. E 2. A
4. A 3-5. Thicknet, Thinnet, RG-
59, RG-6 3. D
5. B 4. B
6. G 5. C
6-7. Multimode, Singlemode
7. J 6. D
8. H 8-10. Category 3, 5, 5e, 6 7. C
9. I 8. A
10. F 9. B
10. C

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