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Installation of network interface card and deviceslike hub and

switch

Introduction

Network Interface Card (NIC) is a card or chip which is installed on a computer to

connect to a network. The Ethernet and wireless area connection are operated by

this NIC. Hub and switch are network connecting devices. A switch is used to

connect various network segments. A network switch is a small hardware device

that connects various computers in a local area connection. A hub connects multiple

Ethernet Devices together making them act as a single segment. Whereas hub is an

intelligent device as compared to switch as it broadcasts information to the selected

segment and switch broadcasts to all the segments.

Requirements

(a) Network Interface Card (b) HUB (c) Switch

(d) Computer (e) Internet Connection

Steps to install A NIC

1. Power down the PC , remove power cord and open the case of computer

2. Find the available peripheral component interconnect slot on your computer.

Remove a NIC card if it already exists.

3. Carefully place the NIC into the slot making the proper connection. It should

be well placed and tight in the slot

4. Close the case and power on the cable and turn on the computer. To verify

the installation go to computer properties/ device manager/network adaptor,

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here you can see the NIC we installed in the computer.

3. Restart the computer

Steps to install a hub and switch

Installing a hub is an easy task as it doesn’t need any configurations to be

maintained. The steps to install a hub are as follows:

1. First of all take the Ethernet Cord from your modem to your computer and

plug the end that was formerly into the port located by itself usually labelled

in or up or internet

2. Then attach the new Ethernet Port to one of the ports in the group of ports and

the other end to your computer.

3. Repeat the same process until the desired network is complete.

Conclusion

After following the steps, the network interface card and the devices like hub and

switch can be installed successfully.

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Installation and configuration of workstation PC

Introduction

A workstation is a special computer designed for technical or scientific

applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are

commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems.

Work stations usually have high specifications than the computer available in the

market. They are used for server and other research and data processing purposes.

We can say the workstation as the advanced form of pc having high memory high

cores higher graphics.

Requirements

(i) Workstation (ii) Monitors (iii) Cooling System (iv) VGA or DVI Port

Steps

1. The installation and configuration of workstation is almost same as the

normal pc

2. The multiple monitors are connected using VGA or DVI port

3. Go to the display settings and go to multitasking and choose the

recommended setting

4. Cooling system is most as these computer generates too much heat

Conclusion

After following the steps, the installation and configuration of workstation PC can

be achieved successfully.

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Setup client server networking and verify it

Introduction to client server networking

Server to client computer networks are common in businesses and can be useful in

homes as well. This is different from simply connecting computers to a router to

use the Internet, because another type of device or computer is set up as the server,

which the other computers connect to. This type of network allows you to centrally

manage the computers in the network and share files and printers with each

computer. A server to client network works well in situations where you have more

than three computers and you want to be able to access a resource, such as files or

a printer, on all of the connecting computers. You should have at least a basic

understanding of how computer networks work to complete this project.

Note: to connect more devices to one network switch/hub is required

Requirements

(a) Router (b) Laptop or PC (c) Windows Server Edition

(d) Ethernet (e) Internet Connection (if web based networking is to be done)

Steps to follow

1. Connect all of the computers to be networked to a router. Attach one end of

an Ethernet cable to a computer's network card and the other end to the proper

connection on the router. Do this for each computer and the server to be

networked. Power on the router and all of the computers.

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2. Open the server management program on your Windows Server. Do this by

clicking "Manage Your Server" from the start menu. Click "Add or Remove

a Role." A new window will open with configure your server wizard. Click

"Next." A list of the different functions your server can perform is then

displayed. Select "Domain Controller (Active Directory)" and press "Next."

Click "Next" again to begin the active directory installation.

3. Click "Next" on the installation wizard until reaching the page where you can

select the option to specify that you are setting up a domain controller for a

new domain. Press "Next" and then select "Domain in a New Forest." Type a

name for your domain. This will be the name of your network. Click "Next"

and a name will be displayed that will be used if your network contains a

computer running an older version of Windows.

4. Click "Next" until reaching the step called "DNS Registration Diagnostics."

Select the option to "Install and configure the DNS server on this computer,"

and then set this computer to "Use this DNS server as its preferred server."

Click "Next" until reaching the screen where you must enter a password for

the administrator. Click "Next" and run the installation. Insert the server

installation disc if required. Restart the computer to complete the installation

when prompted to.

5. Reopen the Manage your Server program. Click "Manage Users and

Computers in Active Directory." Add a computer object for each computer in

the domain. Add user accounts for each user that will log on as well.

6. On each computer in the network, open the system properties from under

control panel. Click "Change..." on the computer name tab. Click "Domain"

and then enter the name of the domain. Enter a user name and password for

the domain when prompted. Restart the computer. You can now access the

domain and log on to the server.