INTERNETWORKING

TECHNOLOGIES

TOPIC:
Configuration Of Small LAN
 Introduction To LAN

 The term LAN stands for Local Area Network.

 It consists of groups of computers & associated devices connected

with each other through a common communiacation channel within
a small geographic area.
 A LAN can be as
simple as two
computers, each
having a network
interface card (NIC) or
network adapter and
running network
software, connected
together with a
crossover cable.
 The next step up would be
a network consisting of
three or more computers
and a hub. Each of the
computers is plugged into
the hub with a straight-
thru cable (the crossover
function is performed by
the hub).
 Utility Of LAN
 Connecting the computers in the organization via a
LAN can save a lot of time & money. Even in a
small configuration it can save from buying multiple
printers, backup media & other hardwares.
 Resources like files can be shared .
 Shared Internet connection removes the need of
multiple modems & Internet accounts.
The greatest advantage of using LAN is the
use of server on the network. A server
computer can act as a server for some or all of
these services :

•Mail Server
•Print Server
•FTP Server
•File Server
•Web Server
•News Server
 Steps For Creating a LAN
 Setting up the hardware: This entails
choosing a network topology, purchasing
the equipment needed & installing it
(adding cards & connecting wires).
 Configuring TCP/IP: To use most of the
networking applications , TCP/IP must be
configured.
 LAN Equipments
The equipment needed to connect the LAN can include
some or all of the following:
 Network Interface Card (NIC)

 Cables:-Generally we use UTP-CAT5 cable. For two

compueters we use crossover cabling & for more than two
computers straight-thru cabling is needed. For cabling
standard, 568A or 568B standard can be used.
 Crimping Tool

 Connectors: Here we can use RJ-45 connector

 Hub: It is a shared –medium which requires users to share

bandwidth.
 Switch: A switch provides segmentation of network and
increases the average available bandwidth
CABLING STANDARD
 There are only two unique
cable ends in the diagrams.
They correspond to the 568A
and 568B RJ-45 jacks and are
shown to the right. 
 Again,  the wires with
colored backgrounds may
have white stripes and may
be denoted that way
.Remember the following
rules:
 A straight-thru cable has
identical ends.
 A crossover cable has
different ends.
 NETWORK CABLE TOOLS

 The crimping tool also has

cutters which can be used to
cut the cable and individual
wires, and stripping the outer
jacket.

Normally, you should be able to

do everything with a standard
crimping tool.
 Procedure For Setting Up a Wired
LAN
1.Choose network topology (star, ring, bus etc). This
procedure assumes a star topology.
2.Choose LAN hardware (NIC card, cables, connectors,
Hub or Switch)
3.Install the NIC card.
4.Perform the crimping.
5.Connect the cables one end to NIC card & other slot
to Hub or Switch for each computer.
6.Power up the system. The Ethernet card & interface
(eth0) should be ready to use.
 HOW TO MAKE CABLES
• 1.  Pull the cable off the reel to the desired length and cut.    The total 
length of wire segments between a PC and a hub or between two PC's 
cannot exceed 100 Meters (328 feet)
•  2.  Strip one end of the cable with the stripper or a knife and diags.  
• 3.  Inspect the wires for nicks.   Cut off the end and start over if you see 
any.  
• 4.  Spread and arrange the pairs roughly in the order of the desired cable 
end.
•  5.  Untwist the pairs and arrange the wires in the order of the desired 
cable end.  Flatten the end between your thumb and forefinger. Trim the 
ends of the wires so they are even with one another.  It is very important
that the unstripped (untwisted) end be slightly less than 1/2" long.   
There should be little or no space between the wires.
•  6.  Hold the RJ-45 plug with the clip facing down or away from you.  
Push the wire firmly into the plug. 
 CRIMPING
• 7.  Hold the wire near the RJ-45 plug with the clip down and firmly 
push it into the left side of the front of the crimper (it will only go in 
one way).  Hold the wire in place squeeze the crimper handles 
quite firmly. 
(Crimp it once.)  The crimper pushes two plungers down on the RJ-45 
plug.  One forces what amounts to a cleverly designed plastic 
plug/wedge onto the cable jacket and very firmly clinches it.  The 
other seats the "pins," each with two teeth at its end, through the 
insulation and into the conductors of their respective wires.
• 8.  Test the crimp... If done properly an average person will not be 
able to pull the plug off the cable with his or her bare hands.  
• 9.  Prepare the other end of the cable so it has the desired end and 
crimp.
• 10.    Look through the bottom of the plugs.  If the plugs are wired 
correctly, and they are identical, it is a straight-thru cable.  If they 
are wired correctly and they are different, it is a crossover cable.
• 11.  If you have an operational network, test the cable.   Copy 
some large files.
• 12.  If the cable doesn't work, inspect the ends again and make 
sure you have the right cable and that it is plugged into the correct 
units for the type of cable. 
 Configuring Host Computers
Each computer must have a unique address (IP
address) on the network. There are two basic ways to
assign a host name & IP address to the network interface:
 Static Address-With static IP address, each computer
has an IP address that doesn’t change each time the
computer reboots or restarts its network interface.
 Dynamic Address-With dynamic addresses ,a client
computer gets its IP address assigned from a server
on the network when the client boots. The most
popular protocol for providing dynamic address is
DHCP.
 Checking Connection
There are several methods to check that everything is up
and working:
 Check the boot message to make sure the NIC card was
detected(IN LINUX).
 Use the ping command to check connection with other
computers(BOTH IN WINDOWS & LINUX).
 Check whether the indicator light in N.I.C at backpanel of
C.P.U is on or not.
 Finally don’t forget to check the physical connection
whether the cables are properly fitted or not.
Thank you