Quarter 2: Week 7-8

Configure a Peer Network in

Windows/Setting up an Internet
Connection
 MODULE
Configure a Peer Network in Windows/Setting
Quarter 2 up an Internet Connection
Week 7-8

What I Need to Know

1. Explain the steps on how to configure a peer network.

Enumerate the different steps on how set-up internet connection.

What Is It:
TECHNICAL TERMS

Local Area Network - A local area network is a computer network that

interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school,
laboratory, university campus or office building.

Network Protocol -is an established set of rules that determine how data is
transmitted between different devices in the same network.

Network Cards/adapter - is a computer hardware component that connects a

computer to a computer network.

Peer-to-Peer Network - is a distributed application architecture that partitions

tasks or workloads between peers.

Network Drivers - is a software program that controls a device used to connect a

computer to a network.

Network Clients - is a software that runs on a client computer and allows it to

establish connectivity with services running on server computers.

Broadband - is a wide bandwidth data transmission which transports multiple

signals and traffic types.

Dial-up connection -is established when two or more communication devices use
a public switched telephone network (PSTN) to connect to an Internet service
provider (ISP).

Internet Service Provider -is an organization that provides a myriad of services for
accessing, using, or participating on the Internet.

Modem -a portmanteau of "modulator-demodulator" – is a hardware device that

converts data from a digital format, intended for communication directly between
devices with specialized wiring, into one suitable for a transmission medium such
as telephone lines or radio.

Router - is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer

networks.
Wi-fi - is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers
(laptops and desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other
equipment (printers and video cameras) to interface with the Internet.

Bluetooth - is a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data between

fixed and mobile devices over short distances using UHF radio waves in the
industrial, scientific and medical radio bands, from 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz, and
building personal area networks.

Computer troubleshooting -is the process of identifying and fixing issues with
your hardware, software or connectivity using a computer.
Computer network - two or more computers that are connected with one another
for the purpose of communicating data electronically.
Network interface controller- is a computer hardware component that connects a
computer to a computer network.
Video Card -is an expansion card which generates a feed of output images to
a display device (such as a computer monitor).
Internet - a global computer network providing a variety of information and
communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols.
Basic Input Output System (BIOS) -is firmware used to perform hardware
initialization during the booting process (power-on startup), and to provide
runtime services for operating systems and programs.
User guide -also commonly called a technical communication document or
manual, is intended to give assistance to people using a particular system.
Network Cable/s - are networking hardware used to connect one network device
to other network devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers,
scanners etc.
Boot up -is the process of starting a computer.
Reboot -the act or an instance of shutting down and restarting something (such
as a computer or program).
Device manager -is a Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows operating
systems. It allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the
computer.
Control Panel -is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to
view and change system settings.
System Icon -is a pictogram or ideogram displayed on a computer screen in order
to help the user navigate a computer system.
Printer drivers -or a print processor is a piece of software on a computer that
converts the data to be printed to a format that a printer can understand. The
purpose of printer drivers is to allow applications to do printing without being
aware of the technical details of each printer model.

How to Configure a Peer Network in Windows 98

To create a peer network, you must have the following components:

A network interface or Local Area Network (LAN) adapter for each computer. The same
manufacturer and model of network card is preferred.
Cabling that is supported by the network cards.
Windows 98 drivers for the network cards.
A common network protocol.
A unique computer name for each computer.
To create a peer network, follow these steps for each computer connected to the
network:
Shut down the computer and install the network card and appropriate cabling for each
computer.

NOTE: For information about how to configure your network adapters and physically connect
your computers, consult the documentation included with your network adapters or contact
the manufacturer(s) of your network adapters.
2. Start Windows and install the network drivers. Windows may detect your network card and
install the drivers when you start the computer. If the network card drivers are not included
with Windows, follow the manufacturer's instructions about how to install the network drivers.
3. Choose a client and a common protocol for each computer. To do this, follow these steps:
a
. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.

b
. Click Add, click Client, and then click Add.

c
In the Manufacturers box, click the appropriate manufacturer, click the appropriate
.
client in the Network Clients box, and then click OK.
d
. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.

e
In the Manufacturers box, click the appropriate manufacturer, click the appropriate
.
protocol in the Network Protocol box, and then click OK.
Follow the instructions to finish installing the network client and protocol.
4. Configure a peer server. Each computer that is configured for File and Printer Sharing can
act as a server. To configure a computer for File and Printer Sharing, use the following steps:
a
. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.

b
Click File and Print Sharing, click one or both options to share files and printers, click
.
OK, and then click OK again.
c
. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.

5. Give each computer a unique computer name. To do this, use the following steps:
a
. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.

b
. On the Identification tab, type a unique name in the Computer name box.

c Click OK, and then click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.
. NOTE: The computer name must be unique for each computer on the network and should
be no more than 15 characters in length. In small networks, the workgroup name should
be the same for each computer so that all computers are visible in the same workgroup
when browsing. You should not use spaces or the following characters in computer and
workgroup names:
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Windows XP Networking
As in previous versions of Windows, Windows XP provides a wizard for network
connection setup. Wizards break down a task into individual steps and guide the
user through the steps one at a time. The Windows XP New Connection Wizard
supports two basic types of Internet connections, dialup and broadband.

To access the network connection setup wizard in Windows XP, navigate through
the Start menu to the Connect To and Show all connections options as
shown below.

The same feature is also accessible via the Network Connections icon in
Control Panel.

Choosing either of the above options causes a new window to appear on the
desktop as shown below. On the right, this window displays icons for any pre-
existing connections. The Create a new connection option on the left allows new connections
to be set up.

Types of Windows XP Network Connection Setup

Clicking the Create a new

connection option from
the Network Connections dialog activates the wizard as shown below.
Clicking Next presents the user with three main choices for Internet and private
network setup as shown below.

The Connect to the Internet option supports several types of Internet

connection setup. This option allows the user to choose from a list of ISPs, use
a setup CD-ROM provided by their ISP, or set up a connection manually.

Connect to the network at my workplace supports client-side set up of both

dialup remote access and VPN services.

The Set up an advanced connection option supports serial, parallel and

infrared port networking setups. This option also allows the user to enable
certain types of incoming network connections.

Setting up an Internet Connection

The Getting Ready page presents three choices as shown below:

The Choose from a list of Internet Service Providers option gives

instructions for setting up an account with an ISP, then making the Internet
connection through that new account.

The Set up my connection manually option sets up connections for accounts

that have already been opened with an ISP (username and password are ready
for use).

The Use the CD I got from an ISP option should be used when possessing an
installation CD- ROM from one of the service providers.
By default, the first option Get online with MSN (Microsoft Network) is selected.
To set up a new connection to MSN, click Finish. To set up a new connection
to various other ISPs, change the radio button selection to the second option
and then click Finish.

What I Can Do:

Activity 1
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.

1. Enumerate the different materials needed in the configuration task.

Activity 2
Name the different Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in configuration
task.

Assessment:
MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. Use a separate sheet of paper
in answering.

1. It is an organization that provides a myriad of services for accessing, using, or

participating in the Internet.
A. Globe B. Google C. Internet Service Provider D.
PLDT

2. What do you call this established set of rules that determine how data is
transmitted between different devices in the same network?
A. Computer network B. Internet C. Local Area Network D.
Network Protocol

3. What do you call these two or more computers that are connected with one
another for the purpose of communicating data electronically?
A. Campus Area Network B. Computer Network C. Peer2Peer Network D.
Local Area Network
 4. It is a Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows
users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer.
A. Computer document B. Device manager C. Text File D.
Task bar

5. What do you call this computer network that interconnects computers within a
limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or
office building?
A. Campus Area Network B. Local Area Network C. Private Area Network D. Wide
Area Network

6. It is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers

(laptops and desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other
equipment (printers and video cameras) to interface with the Internet.
A. Bluetooth B. Google C. Share-it D. Wi-fi

7. What do you call this process of starting a computer?

A. Boot up B. Re-set C. Re-start D. Shut-
down

8. It is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and

change system settings.
A. Computer icon B. Control panel C. Device manager D.
Taskbar

9. This wireless technology standard is used for exchanging data between fixed
and mobile devices over short distances using UHF radio waves in the industrial,
scientific and medical radio bands, from 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz, and
building personal area networks.
Bluetooth B. Google C. Share-it D.
Wi-fi

10. It is a software program that controls a device used to connect a computer to

a network.
A. Computer Document B. Computer Program C. Computer Software D.
Network Drivers

11. What do you call this computer hardware component that connects a
computer to a computer network?
A. Ethernet cable B. Network Adapter C. Power cable D. Power
Supply Unit

12. It is a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads

between peers.
A. Local Area Network B. Campus Area Network C. Peer-to-Peer Network D.
Wide Area Network

13. What do you call this software that runs on a client computer and allows it to
establish connectivity with services running on server computers?
A. Computer Server B. Computer Client C. Network Admin D.
Network Clients
 14. What do you call this establishment of two or more communication devices
that use a public switched telephone network (PSTN) to connect to
an Internet service provider (ISP)?
A. Broadband Connection B. Dial-up Connection C. DSL D. Fiber
Connection

15. It is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer

networks.
A. Fax machine B. Printer C. Router D.
Scanner

16. What is this hardware device that converts data from a digital format,
intended for communication directly between devices with specialized wiring,
into one suitable for a transmission medium such as telephone lines or radio?
A. Modem B. Network hub C. Network switch D.
Router

17. What do you call this computer hardware component that connects a
computer to a computer network?
A. CPU B. HDD C. Network interface controller
D. RAM
18. It is a global computer network that provides a variety of information and
communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols.
A. Bluetooth B. Internet C. Share-it D. Wi-fi

19. This are networking hardware used to connect one network device to other
network devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers, scanners
etc.
A. Network cable/s B. Power cable C. RJ45 D. UTP
cable

20. It is a wide bandwidth data transmission which transports multiple signals

and traffic types.
A. Broadband B. DSL C. Fiber optic
D. Wi-fi

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