LAB 10 GROUP 2
PREPARED FOR:
Sir Nordin Saad
PREPARED BY:
BIL NAMA MATRIK NO.
1 IZZAT LUQMAN BIN HASLI BI19160305
2 RAIZUL NUR AKMAL RAZALI BI19110125
3 MUHAMMAD HAMSYAH BIN BI19110153
HAMDAN
4 PARTHIBAN A/L SUBRAMANIAM BI19160351
5 MUHAMMAD AZAMUDDIN ADLI BI19110138
BIN HANAFI
Our group has gained some knowledge from the two tasks that were carried out in the lab class today.
Activity 1: Practically Wiring UTP Cat5e Network Cable
Overview:
In the first activity, our group and the other groups were given a hands-on practical to do wiring with
UTP cable. The network cable standard known as cable CAT5e, also known as Category 5e or Category
5 Enhanced, was approved in 1999. When compared to the previous CAT5 standard, CAT5e provides
significantly improved performance, including up to ten times faster speeds and a significantly
increased capacity to cover distances without experiencing crosstalk. Twisted pair wires of 24-gauge
are typical of CAT5e cables, which can support Gigabit networks over distances of up to 100 metres
between segments.
Tools:
We were given a set of Cat 5e cable with two RJ-54 plugs to practise wiring on. A set of tools for
cutting the wire and inserting it into the plug was also provided.
Figure 1.1: Set of cable, RJ45 connecter, crimping and wire cutter
An Ethernet connection (8P8C) has eight pin slots and four wire pairs in an Ethernet cable. Each
pin is given a number that serves as its identification, starting from left to right and with the clip
pointed away from you.
Figure 1.2: Pin Position in RJ45 connector
There are two types of ethernet cable wiring standards: cross-over cable and
straight-through cable. Crossover cables are typically used to connect
comparable devices, whereas straight-through connections are typically used to
connect non-similar devices. A crossover cable, for example, connects one
router to another and one computer to another, whereas a straight-through
connection connects a computer to a DSL modem.
To begin, cut the cable jacket 1.5 inches from the end with a wire cutter.
Second, untwist all cables and arrange them by colour.
Third, organise the wire colour in accordance with the straight through
standard wire colour.
Fourth, cut the wires flush about 1/2 inch from where the cable's jacket was
peeled away.
Fifth, insert the cable into RJ45 Connector. The connector's release tab should
be facing downward and toward the ground, so make sure it's in the proper
position. Check that the wires are still in the correct order after pushing them
all the way to the pins.
Sixth, employing a crimping tool, Place the connector with the wire inside in the
8P8C slot of your crimp tool. Squeeze the crimp tool firmly to ensure that it
uses its entire range of motion and forms a perfect crimp. Remove your
completed connector from the crimp tool to see it.
Finally, use a cable tester to ensure that all eight wires are connected. If all 8 pins
on both ends light up, the cable is good.
Photo taken during the lab activity:
Figure 1.3: Testing cable connection
Figure 1.4: The result
Reflection:
Our group's lab submission also included the testing video. the testing we did in the video. The
cable tester indicates that the wiring we are practising is successful because all eight led lights on both
ends are lit.
Activity 2: Visiting optical network lab in FKI UMS.
A visit to the optical network lab at FKI was the second activity that was completed in the lab today. The
optical network and the associated tools were explained to us, and we received a briefing on them. The
image from the visitation is seen below.
Figure 2.1: Sir Nordin explaining about the optical cable
Figure 2.2: The optical switch in the lab.
