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 Let’s Learn

This module is thoroughly designed to learn more about Setting-Up Computer

Networks. This module will aid the learner to understand how the devices connected to each
other. Moreover, learners will learn the different types of network, the benefits of computer
networking and different network media

LO1: INSTALL NETWORK CABLES

WEEK 1

COMPUTER NETWORK CONCEPTS

• Benefits of Computer Networking
• Types of Network

WEEK 2
NETWORK MEDIA

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Plan cable routes in accordance with network design and actual installation site.
2. Determine cable routes in accordance with network design and actual installation
site.
3. Identify necessary network materials in accordance with established procedures and
check against system requirements
4. Obtain and check tools, equipment and testing devices in accordance with established
procedures.

Let’s Try

Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided.

_____1. It is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources.
What is it?
a. Computer Network b. Network Device c. Network Configuration

_____2. It is a computer network that interconnects computer within a limited area such as a
residence, school, laboratories or university campus. What is it?
a. WAN b. LAN c. MAN

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_____3. It is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area for the
primary purpose of computer networking. What is it?
a. MAN b. WAN c. LAN

_____4. What type of network where the hosts are directly connected to one another without
the use of any network devices?
a. Peer to Peer b. Client-Server c. LAN

_____5. What does WLAN stands for?

a. Wide Local Area Network
b. Wireless Local Area Network
c. Wired Local Area Network

_____6. The client would have to first make a request from the server when data is required.
What is it?
a. Peer to Peer b. LAN c. Client-Server

_____7. What do you call a device that is connected to the host such as printer?
a. Peripherals b. Application c. Device Manager

_____8. This refer to reducing the amount of manpower required to manage data on the
network. What is it?
a. Lower-cost licensing b. Centralized administration c. Resource conservation

_____9. What do you call a wireless networking technology that allows computer and other
devices to communicate over wireless signal?
a. LAN b. Network c. WI-FI

_____10. What benefit of computer networking referred to a document tracking software which
may be used to prevent users from making changes to files that are currently accessed by other
users?
a. Prevention of file duplication
b. Lower-cost licensing
c. Centralized administration

WEEK 1

COMPUTER NETWORK CONCEPTS

Learning Objectives
At the end of learning period, the students are expected to:
1. identify and discuss the different types of computer network;
2. explain each benefits of a computer network.

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 Let’s Recall

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is NOT. Write your answer
on the space provided.

_____1. Burn-In Test is a type of test where a computer, device or component is run for an
extended length of time in order to identify potential problems.
_____2. If you are facing any problems like bluescreen or random system reboots do the RAM
stress testing.
_____3. Beep Codes are messages which indicate problems or provide status information.
_____4. A CPU stress test is an application used to push GPU to its absolute limits.
_____5. Firmware is the combination of hardware and software integrated on a chip.

Let’s Explore

Directions: Below are the pictures of different types of network we used. Name each picture
by writing your answer on a separate sheet.
LAN WLAN Peer to Peer Client Server

1. 3.

2. 4.

Let’s Elaborate

A computer network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables the
computer to communicate with another computer and share their resources, data, and
applications. The most common resource shared today is connection to the Internet. Other
shared resources can include a printer or a file server. The internet itself can be considered
a computer network. Network devices connect a collection of hosts on a computer network.
Any device that sends or receives information in the network is counted as host. Devices that
are connected to the host such as printers, scanner and the like are called peripherals. Numerous
devices could be connected to the network.

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Benefits of Computer Networking
1. Fewer peripherals are required
Multiple computers or hosts are able to access peripherals such as printer or a scanner
which reduces the need to have a single peripheral host.

2. Increased communication capabilities

Different collaboration tools are provided by the network for communication between
users.

3. Prevention of file duplication and corruption

A server manages the network resources, stores data in a centralized storage and shares
data with users who are permitted to access data. A document tracking software may be used
to prevent users from making changes to files that are currently accessed by other users or from
overwriting of files.

4. Lower-cost licensing
Purchasing an application license for every computer on the network may be costly.
Numerous software vendors offer licensing for networks thus enabling all the users on the
network to use application for a single fee.

5. Centralized administration
Reduces the amount of manpower required to manage data on the network therefore
reducing time and cost for the company. A single administrator could control the devices, data
and restriction of the users on the network. A centralized data storage location would make it
easier to back up data as well.

6. Resource conservation
In order to prevent a single host from being overloaded with processor tasks, data
processing may be distributed across multiple hosts on a network.

Types of Network
1. Local Area Network (LAN) – It is a group of
interconnected devices under a single administrative
control group that governs the security and access
control policies enforced on the network. A LAN is
confined to a single room, building or group of building.
Typically, LAN’s use wired connections to link
computers to each other and to a variety of peripheral
devices such as printer.

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2. Metropolitan Area Network – It covers
Hospital LAN
larger area by connections LANs to a larger
network of computer. In metropolitan area
network various local area networks are
Factory LAN
connected with each other through telephone MAN University LAN

lines. The size of metropolitan area network

is larger than local area network and smaller
School LAN
that WANs (Wide Area Network), a MAN
covers the larger area of a city or town.

3. Wide Area Network – It is a network that

connects two or more local area network which are
geographically separated locations, through the use
of Telecommunication Service Provider (TSP). A
WAN connects different smaller network, including
LAN and metro area network (MAN). This ensures
that computers and users in one location can
communicate with computers and users in other
locations. WANs are similar to banking system
where hundreds of branches in different cities are
connected with each other in order to share their official data. Typically, TCP/IP is the protocol
used for a WAN in combination with devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and modem.

4. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) – It is a local

area network that uses wireless devices to send and receive
data through radio waves. It links two or more devices
using wireless communication to form a local area
network within a limited area such as a home, school,
computer laboratory, campus or office building.
Moreover, WLAN allows devices to connect and
communicate wirelessly. Unlike a traditional wired LAN,
in which devices communicate over ethernet cables,
devices on a WLAN communicate via Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows computer and other devices to
communicate over wireless signal.

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5. Peer-to-Peer Network – It is a type of network
where the host are directly connected to one another
without the use of any networking devices. P2P
network is created when to or more PCs are connected
and share resources without going through a separate
server computer. P2P can be both server and client.

6. Client Server – It is a network where the server Client 2 Client 3

manages data transmission and the client would
have to first make a request from the server when
data is required. It is a specific type of online
network comprised of a single central computer
acting as a server that directs multiple other
computers, which referred as the clients. By Client 1 Client 4
Server
accessing the server, clients are then able to reach
shared files and information saved on the serving
computer.

Let’s Dig In

Activity 1
Directions: Name the type of network based on the given illustration. Write your answer on
each box.

1. 4.
Cli Cli

Cli Ser Cli

2. 5.

3. 6.

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 Let’s Remember

1. A computer network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables the computer
to communicate with another computer and share their resources, data, and applications.

2. The different types of network are Local Area Network, Metropolitan Area Network, Wide
Area Network, Wireless Local Area Network, Peer to Peer, Client-Server.

3. The following are the benefits of computer networking:

- Fewer peripherals are required
- Increased communication capabilities
- Prevention of file duplication and corruption
- Centralized administration
- Resource conservation

Let’s Apply

Activity 1
Directions: In 1 or 2 sentences briefly explain the different types of network according to your
own understanding. You may use separate sheet to answer this activity or you may access this
through this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G0indgHds00RKxfMXrA85B6SN6Ed-
gDVcifx6XpotJo/edit?usp=sharing

Note: Make a COPY or download this file and send it to your teacher.

Client – Server

LAN

WAN

Peer to Peer

WLAN

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 Let’s Evaluate

Activity 1

Directions: Identify the type of network used in the following. Write your answer on the space
provided. You may also answer this activity through this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9kdRcrdyKCJ2WZdj7FP4nNLvjuSj94bJR_ps
1cY2VrHNkJg/viewform

__________1. It used wired connections to link computers to each other and to a variety of
peripheral devices such as printer.
__________2. Devices such as mobile phones, laptop, tablet connected wirelessly.
__________3. Two devices are connected to each other such as PC to PC.
__________4. Clients can be able to access shared filed by accessing the server computer.
__________5. Similar to banking system where hundreds of branches are connected to each
other to share official data.

Activity 2

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if it is incorrect change the underlined
word to make the statement correct. Write your answer on the space provided.

__________1. A centralized data storage location would make it easier to back up data.
__________2. A client-server network is a network where user can access file from central
computer via WAN such as Internet.
__________3. Devices that are connected to the host such as printer and scanners are called
network devices.
__________4. Internet is an example of WAN.
__________5. A LAN covers large area of town or city.

Let’s Extend

WATCH and LEARN the video about “Types of Computer Network”. Use the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_zSIXb7tLQ
Directions: After watching the video, answer the given question/statement. Write your answer
on a separate sheet.
1. Briefly explain what is Personal Area Network, Campus Area Network and Storage
Area Network?

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WEEK 2

Let’s Try

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is NOT. Write your answer
on the space provided.
_____1. Category 5e can transmit data at the speed up to 1000 mbps.
_____2. Coaxial cable is a cable used by cable tv companies between community antenna user
homes and business.
_____3. UTP cable is a cable that contains optical fibers that are sed to send data.
_____4. The speed of an optical fiber cable is less than 1Gbps
_____5. Twisted pair cable is a type of cable used for telephone communication and most
ethernet networks.
_____6. STP is more expensive than UTP.
_____7. Accessing the internet using mobile phone is a common application of wireless data
communication.
_____8. Category 5 can transmit data at the speed up to 100mbps.
_____9. STP is commonly used in computer networking.
_____10. Wired communication uses radio frequencies or infrared waves to transmit data.

NETWORK MEDIA

Let’s Recall
Directions: Enumerate the different types of computer network and its benefits. Write your
answer on the space provided or in a separate sheet of paper.

Types Benefits

Let’s Explore

Directions: Study the given picture below. Which among the two picture is the representation
of wireless data connection?

A B

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 Let’s Elaborate

Network Media
It refers to the communication channels used to interconnect nodes on a computer
network. It is also refers to the actual path over which an electrical signal travels as it moves
from one component to another. There are common types of network media, including twisted
pair cable, co-axial cable, fiber-optic cable used in wired networks and radio waves used in
wireless data communication network.

Twisted Pair Cable – It is a type of cabling that is used for telephone communication and most
Ethernet networks.

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable

combines the techniques of
shielding, cancellation and wire
twisting. Each pair of wires is
wrapped in metallic foil.

Features of STP Cable:

Speed 10 to 100 mbps

Average cost per node Moderate expensive
Media and connector size Medium to Large
Maximum cable length 100 m (short)

Unshielded Twisted Pair is

most commonly used in
computer networking. Each of
eight individual copper wire in
UTP cable is covered by an
insulating material.

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 Features of UTP Cable:

Speed 10 to 100 mbps

Average cost per node Least expensive
Media and connector size Small
Maximum cable length 100 m (short)

Category 5 - Can transmit data at speeds up to 100 Mbps.

Category 5e – Used in networks running at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (1Gbps)
Category 6 – It consists of 24 pair American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper wires. Currently the fastest
standard UTP. It speeds up to 10 Gbps.

Coaxial Cable – It is a cable used in transmission of video, communications and audio. The
kind of copper cable used by cable TV companies between community antenna user homes and
business.
braided plastic copper
copper insulation conductor
outer jacket
shielding

Features of Coaxial Cable:

Speed 10 to 100 mbps

Average cost per node Inexpensive
Media and connector size Medium
Maximum cable length 500 m (Medium)
Fiber Optic Cable – It is a cable that contains optical fibers (usually glass) coated in plastic that
are used to send data by pulses of light. They are designed to long-distance, high performance
data networking and telecommunications. Fiber optic cables provide higher bandwidth and
transmit data over longer distances.

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 Features of Fiber Optic Cable:

Speed More than 1Gbps

Average cost per node Expensive
Media and connector size Small
Maximum cable length More than 10km for single
mode; up to 2 km for multi
mode

Wireless Communication – It uses radio frequencies or

Infrared waves to transmit data between devices on a LAN.
For a wireless LANs, a key component is the wireless hub,
access point, used for signal distribution. Wireless
communications have enabled the connection of billions of
people to the Internet so that they can reap the benefits of
today’s digital economy. Similarly, agreed standards for
mobile phones allow people to use their devices everywhere
in the world

Common applications of wireless data communication:

▪ Accessing the Internet using cellular phones
▪ Establishing a home or business Internet connection
via satellite
▪ Beaming data between two hand-held computing devices (e.g transferring of data
using ShareIt app via hotspot)
▪ Using a wireless keyboard and mouse for PC

The choice of media type will affect the type of NICs installed, the speed of the network, and
the capability of the network to meet future needs.

Media Maximum Speed Cost Advantage Disadvantage

Type Segment
Length

UTP 100 m 10 Mbps to Least Easily to Susceptible

10000 Mbps expensive install; to
widely interference;
available and can
commonly cover only a
used limited
distance
STP 100 m 10Mbps to More Reduced Difficult to
100Mbps expensive crosstalk; more work with;
than UTP resistant to can cover
EMI than only a limited
Thinnet or UTP distance

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 Coaxial 500 m 10Mps to Relatively Less Difficult to
100 Mbps inexpensive, susceptible to work with
but more EMI (Thicknet);
expensive interference limited
than UTP than other types bandwidth;
of copper limited
media application
(Thinnet);
damage to
cable can
bring down
entire
network
Fiber Optic 10 km and 100 Mbps to Expensive Cannot Difficult to
farther 100Gb tapped, terminate
(single (single therefore
mode) mode) security is
2 km 100Mbps to better; can
(multimode) 9.92 Gbps be used
(multimode) over great
distances;
is not
susceptible
to EMI;
has a
higher
data rate
than
coaxial
and
twisted
pair cable

Let’s Dig In

Activity 1
Direction: Complete the table below.

Network Media Speed Average Cost Media and Maximum

Connector Size Cable Length
UTP
Fiber Optic
Coaxial
STP

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Activity 2

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is NOT. Write your answer
on the separate sheet.

_____1. UTP is least expensive than STP.

_____2. Using wireless mouse and keyboard is an example of wireless data communication.
_____3. Average cost per node of fiber optic is less expensive.
_____4. WAN is a local area network that uses wireless devices to send and receive data
through radio waves
_____5. Twisted pair cable is used mostly in Ethernet networks.

Let’s Remember

1. Coaxial cable is commonly used by cable TV companies between community antenna user
homes and business.
2. UTP cable is a four-pair wire medium used in a variety of networks.
3. STP cable combines the techniques of shielding, cancellation, and wire twisting.
4. Fiber-optic cable is a networking medium capable of conducting modulated light
transmission.
5. Wireless signals are electromagnetic waves that can travel through the vacuum of outer space
and through a medium such as air.

Let’s Apply

Activity 1

Directions: Briefly discuss the given image or picture. Write your answer on the space
provided.

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 Let’s Evaluate

A. Directions: Name the picture or image given below. Write your answer on the space
provided or in a separate sheet. You may also answer this activity through this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP_-
hZjiqyAJz64ZtV_FfC55VijRnsXBch5gaUeYM_6RxJTw/viewform

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

B. Directions: Read and identify what network media is being described in the statement. Write
your answer on the space provided or in a separate sheet. You may also view this on the link
provided above.

__________1. It is a type of cable used for most ethernet network.

__________2. It uses radio frequencies or infrared waves to transmit data.
__________3. It provides higher bandwidth and transmit data over longer distances.
__________4. One of the advantages of this media type is easy to install and widely available.
__________5. Each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil.

Let’s Extend

Directions: RESEARCH. List down at least 3 examples of common application of wireless

data communication. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. (Note: Do not repeat the
answer given in this module)

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References

Printed Materials:

Computer Systems Servicing 3 PC Troubleshooting with Basic Computer Networking

Competency Based Learning Material in Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Online Resources

Singh, C. (2020), Types of Computer Network: LAN, MAN and WAN.

https://beginnersbook.com/2019/03/types-of-computer-network-lan-man-and-
wan/#:~:text=Wide%20area%20network%20(WAN),-
Wide%20area%20network&text=A%20WAN%20can%20cover%20country,such%20as%20
3G%2C%204G

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_media
https://www.omnisci.com/technical-glossary/client-
server#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20Client%2DServer,)%2C%20such%20as%20the%20Inte
rnet

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 Module Development Team

Writer: MARIENIX P. RAMOS, Teacher I - SVNHS

Content Editor: ARNEL S. GESTIADA, Head Teacher III - BNHS
Language Editor:
Reviewers: DR. ANGELA K. ALAMAN, Head Teacher VI - SVNHS
Illustrator: MARIENIX P. RAMOS, Teacher I - SVNHS
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