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Grade 10-12 - Week 4

This document provides information about network interface cards (NIC), including their functions, types, components, installation, and configuration. It discusses how NICs connect computers to networks and allow communication between devices. The key types are Ethernet and wireless NICs. The document then outlines the steps to install a NIC, which involves opening the computer case, inserting the card into an expansion slot, and ensuring the device is recognized properly. It concludes with the process for configuring a NIC once installed, such as setting the IP address, subnet mask, and network properties. Learners are given an assessment to test their understanding and tasks to apply the concepts through activities like creating an instructional video or configuring wireless settings on available

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Grade 10-12 - Week 4

This document provides information about network interface cards (NIC), including their functions, types, components, installation, and configuration. It discusses how NICs connect computers to networks and allow communication between devices. The key types are Ethernet and wireless NICs. The document then outlines the steps to install a NIC, which involves opening the computer case, inserting the card into an expansion slot, and ensuring the device is recognized properly. It concludes with the process for configuring a NIC once installed, such as setting the IP address, subnet mask, and network properties. Learners are given an assessment to test their understanding and tasks to apply the concepts through activities like creating an instructional video or configuring wireless settings on available

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 10/12

Quarter 3 – Week 4

Name of Learner: _____________________________ Date: ______________

Grade and Section: ___________________________

GRADE 10 CSS ACTIVITY SHEET


NETWORK INTERFACE CARD TYPES AND CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

I. Learning Competency with Code

Learning Configure wireless settings in accordance with manufacturer’s


Competency/ies instructions, network design, and end-user preferences
Code TLE_IACSS9- 12SUCN-If-j-IIae-35

II. Background Information for Learners

Computers would not be able to function if they do not have functioning hardware
accurately. A computer network that is set-up correctly makes it easy to share data in
an organization. The computer hardware is the compilation of all the physical devices
that help with interactions between the devices in a network.

Now that you have a glimpse of what to expect on this lesson, are you ready to learn?
Don’t forget to read the content!

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD? FUNCTIONS? CONFIGURATION?

Network Interface Card or Network Interface Controller (NIC) card plays an important
role in the function of your computer as it is the network adapter. So what is NIC?

Network Interface Card (NIC) is a hardware unit, which is inbuilt inside a computer
provided with a slot, it connects the computer to a computer network for
communication with other devices via buses.

Functions of NIC
 It acts like a translator, which converts data into a digital signal
 Communication can be either by using cable wire by the router which is
wireless over the server network
 To communicate over a long distance a network adapter is used.
Types of NIC
1. Ethernet NIC
2. Wireless NIC
Ethernet NIC
- A slot for a cable where we have to plug one end of the ethernet cable into the slots
of the computer and another end of the cable is plugged into the modem, likewise,
various devices are connected to make a communication set up between them.
Classification of Ethernet NIC:
1. 5-Base T: It was developed in 1973, which can transmit, paragraphs using
coaxial cable up to a distance 1000mts.
2. 10-Base T: It was developed in 1987, it uses twisted cables like telephonic
cables for communication.
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3. 100-Base T: It is also known as fast ethernet, the speed of data transmitted is
very high.
4. Gigabit Ethernet: It is also named as 1000-Base T ethernet, the special feature
of this is it increases the network bandwidth up to 10 times, which can
transmit up to 1000 mbps of data.

Wireless Network NIC


Wireless network NIC cards consist of a small antenna integrated onto the card,
where the communication between various devices is set up wirelessly using the
router and various network protocols. One such example of a wireless network NIC
card is fiber data digital interface FDDI.

Components of Network Interface Card

Network interface card components include the following:


1. Speed - All NICs have a speed rating in terms of Mbps that suggests the general
performance of the card when implemented in a computer network with
ample bandwidth. If the bandwidth is lower than the NIC or multiple computers
are connected with the same controller, this will slow down the labeled speed.
The average Ethernet NICs are offered in 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000
Mbps and 1 Gbps varieties.
2. Driver - This is the required software that passes data between the computer's
operating system (OS) and the NIC. When a NIC is installed on a computer, the
corresponding driver software is also downloaded. Drivers must stay updated
and uncorrupted to ensure optimal performance from the NIC.
3. MAC address - Unique, unchangeable MAC addresses, also known as a
physical network address, are assigned to NICs that is used to deliver Ethernet
packets to the computer.
4. Connectivity LED - Most NICs have an LED indicator integrated into the
connector to notify the user of when the network is connected and data is being
transmitted.
5. Router - A router is also sometimes needed to allow communication between a
computer and other devices. In this case, the NIC connects to the router which is
connected to the internet.
Advantages of NIC
 The communication speed using the internet is high usually in Gigabytes
 Highly reliable connection
 Many peripheral devices can be connected using many ports of NIC cards
 Bulk data can be shared among many users
Disadvantages
 Inconvenient in case of wired cable NIC as it is not portable like a wireless
router
 The configuration should be proper for better communication
 Data is unsecured

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION


Before proceeding to configuration, make sure that you have installed the card
properly. Here’s how to do it!

1. First step is to read the user's guide and familiarize yourself with the new card.
2. Power down PC and remove the AC power cord.

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3. Open the computer case.
4. Find an available Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) slot on the motherboard and remove slot insert if
one exists.
5. Carefully remove the network card from its static-proof
plastic envelope, and slide it into the slot.
6. Seat the card in the slot firmly with gentle pressure
along the length of the card, especially right about the
slot itself.
7. Snugly, screw the card to the computer frame, but do
not over tighten.
8. Close the computer case.
9. Plug your computer in and power it up.
10.Click Start, then click Control Panel.
11.In Category View (vs. Classic View) click Performance
and Maintenance.
12.Click "System" icon at bottom of window.
13.Click the Hardware tab.
14.Click the Device Manager button.
15.Double-click Network Adapters.
16.Beneath it should appear the name of your Ethernet
card.
17.Next, double click the name of your Ethernet adapter.
18.If the text in the "Device Status" box says "This device is
working properly.", then you successfully installed the
card and are finished.
19.If the text in the "Device status" box doesn't say "This
device is working properly.", then write down on a piece
of paper what it says and continue with next step.
20.Click the Troubleshoot. Button and follow instructions.
Double check you followed the directions above. Install
the most up to date device drivers.

CONFIGURATION
1. Click the network icon located at the right bottom of
your task bar.
2. Click network and internet settings.
3. Choose adapter options and click.
4. Right click the network you want to configure (either
wireless or wired). Then choose properties. Click
internet protocol version 4(TCP/IPv4) and choose
properties.
5. Check “use the following IP address and then
input the desired IP address and subnet mask.

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III. Activity Proper

A. Assessment.

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your CSS Activity
Notebook.

1. This is the process of setting a network controls, flow and operation to support
the network communication of an organization and network owner.
a. Network configurations c. Network Interface Card
b. MAC d. LAN
2. What type of connection that network interface card controls?
a. Wireless connections only c. wired connections only
b. Both wired and wireless connections d. Ethernet connections only
3. NIC is installed in a computer so that it can be disconnected to network.
a. True b. False
4. All of them are the roles of network interface card, EXCEPT. . .
a. To prepare data from the computer for the network cable
b. Control the flow of data between the computer and the cabling system.
c. Send the data to another computer
d. Provides the computer with a dedicated full-time connection to a computer.
5. Which statement is FALSE about wireless networks?
a. Wireless networks are convenient.
b. Wireless networks are slower than wired LAN.
c. Wireless networks use radio transmitter.
d. Wireless networks are faster than wired networks.
B. Direction: Choose one from the tasks given depending on the availability of
materials/tools you have at home.
 Create a video presentation of the steps on how to install and configure network
interface card.
 If you have desktop/laptops computer at home, perform the wireless network
configuration. Have an evidence of your performance.
 Write down the steps on how to install and configure network interface card in a
short size bondpaper using different font style and font size.

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VI. Answer Key

Assessment
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. d

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