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Table 11.2 NIC Location and Information Worksheet
NIC Location and Brand Cable Driver Source
Computer ID Name Model # Type(s) Speed or Version
_________________ ________ _________ ________ _______ _____________
_________________ ________ _________ ________ _______ _____________
UTP Cable
Each NIC must be connected by a cable long enough to reach comfortably
between the NIC and the hub, which connects multiple
computers. Use Table 11.3 as a guide for recording necessary information
regarding your cabling. Your cabling should be Category 5
or better.
Table 11.3 UTP Cable Worksheet
Computer ID Cable Length Wiring Standard
_______________ _______________ _________________
_______________ _______________ _________________
You need only one hub for the typical workgroup network.
Hub
Buy a hub of the correct speed with at least enough RJ-45 ports for
each computer on the network; for expansion, buy a hub with a
couple of empty ports. Use the worksheet shown in Table 11.4 as a
guide for recording information about your hub or hubs. Dualspeed
10/100 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet hubs will enable you to connect
with existing standard Ethernet networks.
Table 11.4 Hub Worksheet
Hub # Brand Model# # of Ports Uplink? Speed(s)
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Software
Start by using the built-in networking software supplied with your
version of Windows. Any recent version of Windows contains network
client and simple peer-server software. Your workgroup network
can contain any combination of the following:
• Windows for Workgroups 3.11
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
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