Detailed Lesson Plan in

Computer Systems Servicing NC II (TVL Track)

I. OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 Identify the steps in creating a straight-through cable.
 Create a straight-through cable using T568B standard.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

A. Topic: Network Cabling: Straight-through Cables

B. Content Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles in setting up

computer networks.

C. Performance Standard: Set up computer networks based established procedures and system
requirements for hardware.

D. Competency: TLE_IACSS9- 12SUCN-IVa-j-33: Install Network Cables.

E. References:
1. Department of Education K to 12 ICT – Computer Systems Servicing (NC II) Curriculum
Guide pp.20
2. Color Codes - https://www.cablinginstall.com/connectivity/rj45-utp-
shielded/article/16475254/differences-between-t568a-and-t568b-explained
3. Cabling, Internetworking Fundamental – Students’ Manual pp. 60-77
4. Video Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=95_36NgiaMY&t=80s&fbclid=IwAR2oIjhq7dLIVhtJDpKAvcgmiYw2nxcKlPrziHFDAHVm9
WTAGrNVbk62Sdg&app=desktop

F. Materials: laptop, DLP/LCD projector, UTP cable, RJ-45 connector, crimping tool, network
cable tester/multitester

G. Values: Patience, obedience, cooperation and safety

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Building of Rapport
Good morning class. Good morning sir.

How are you? We’re doing great sir.

Are you ready for our lesson today? Yes sir.

2. Checking of Attendance

Who’s absent today? No one is absent sir.

3. Review of the past lesson

Class, can you still remember our past Yes sir.

lesson?

What was our past lesson all about? It’s about the different network cabling
tools sir.
 Very good!

Now, can you give me some examples UTP cable, RJ-45, network cable tester,
of these tools and materials? crimping tool, wire stripper and punch
down tool.

Very good!

B. Motivation

Class kindly settle down and put your

attention to the front as I play this short
video clip. At the end of the video clip I
will ask you some questions.

Is that clear? Yes sir.

A video clip about computer networks will be The students watch the video clip.
shown on the projector.

After showing the video clip, the teacher will

ask the students.

Class, what can you say about the video It is all about how the computer networks
clip you have just watched? connect and work.

Yes, it’s all about computer networks,

how computers connect and work. How
do computers connect physically? We
will find out them in today’s lesson.

C. Lesson Proper

Alright, before we proceed to our main

topic, let us define some terms as we
will encounter them throughout the
discussion.

Ethernet cable – a network cable used to Students will read the definition
connect devices on local area networks such
as PCs, routers, and switches.

Computer network – is composed of two or Students will read the definition

more computers that share data and
resources.
Students will read the definition
Crimping – process joining two pieces of
metal (usually a wire and a metal plate) by
deforming one or both of them to hold the
other.
Students will read the definition
Hub – used as the central object on which
computers and other devices are connected.
Students will read the definition
Local Area Network (LAN) – a group of
interconnected computers that are under the
same administrative control.
Pin - piece of metal used to fasten two things Students will read the definition.
together.

Today, we will be discussing about

LAN/Ethernet cabling. Particularly, the
straight-through cabling. We will also
be discussing when to use and how to
create a straight-through cable.

Ethernet/LAN Cabling – the process of Students will read the definition.

creating cable used to create a network that
interconnects computers and other network
devices.

Alright, Ethernet/LAN cabling is the

process of creating cables used to
connect a network.

Now, there are two types of

Ethernet/LAN cables, and what are
these?

Types of Ethernet/LAN Cables

1. Straight-through Cable
2. Crossover Cable

Now, there are two types of

Ethernet/LAN cables. The first one is
straight-through cable and the other is
the crossover cable. But for this session,
we will be focusing on the straight-
through cable.

So, what is a straight-through cable?

Straight-through cable - a type of twisted Students will read the definition.

pair cable that is used in local area networks
to connect a computer to a network hub such
as a router.

It is said that the straight-through cable

is used to connect a computer to a
network hub such as a router.
Therefore, when do we use straight-
through cable?

The teacher will give examples of the

instances that a straight-through cable will be
used.

Class, these are the connections that use

straight-through cable.
Now, class from these examples, what have Straight-through cables are used to
you observed? connect different devices.

Very good.

Rule of Thumb:

We use straight-through cable when

connecting two different devices.

Alright, now you know when to use

straight-through cable. The next thing
is, how do you create a straight-through
cable?

Now, when terminating or splicing a

straight-through cable we have to
follow industry standards. There are
two color combination standards used
in creating a straight-through cable.

Color Codes for Terminating a Straight-

through Cable

1. T568A
2. T568B
 The first is the T568A and the other one
is the T568B color combination. So, for
instance, if we use T568A on one side of
the cable we also use the same code on
the other side. Did you get it? Yes sir

However, it is a common practice in the

industry that the T568B color code is
used for straight-through cables. Which
means, we will be using the T568B in
creating our straight-through cable,
although, T568A can also be used in
creating a straight-through cable.

Do you understand class? Yes sir.

Alright, we already identified what

color code will be used for our straight-
through cable. Now, I will demonstrate
to you how to make a straight through
cable. But before making the straight-
through cable, let me remind you of the
safety precautions.

Safety Precautions:
 Avoid horse playing
 Use the proper tool
 Always be on task
 Be vigilant

Am I clear? Yes sir.

Now, here are the steps in creating a

straight through cable. You should
carefully observe as I demonstrate
because after this, you will be making
your own straight-through cable.

Am I understood? Yes sir.

 The teacher will demonstrate to the class
how to create a straight-through cable.

Steps in Creating a Straight-through

Cable

1. Prepare all materials needed.

2. Remove the outer jacket/insulation of
the cable to about one inch.
3. Untwist the cable pairs, spread the
wires, and arrange them based on
T568B color code.
4. Straighten and flatten the wires between
your thumb and forefinger.
5. Trim the untwisted wires to about ½ to
¾ of an inch.
6. The exposed copper pins on the RJ-45
connector must be facing towards you.
Ensure that the wires are in order from
left to right starting from pin 1.
7. Insert the wire firmly into the RJ-45
connector until all wires are pushed as
far as possible into the connector.
8. Visually inspect the cable and ensure
the right wire codes match the pin
numbers and the eight wires should be
pressed firmly against the end of the RJ-
45 connector.
9. Place the RJ-45 connector and cable
into the crimping tool and crimp the RJ-
45 connector until you hear a click from
it.
10. Repeat all the previous steps with the
other end of the cable.
11. Test the cable using the network cable
tester.

There you have it. Those are the steps. I

have just created a straight-through
cable.
Yes sir.
Were you able to follow the procedure
class?
No sir.
Do you have questions or
clarifications?

D. Application

So, it’s now your turn to make your

straight-through cable. You already
have your groupings. You also have the
tools and materials with you. If you
have any questions during the activity,
you should raise your hand for you to
be recognized. Also, minimize your
voice and avoid unnecessary noise
while performing the activity.

Am I clear? Yes sir

The teacher is facilitating the activity. The students are doing the activity.
 After the activity.

Did you enjoy our activity? Yes sir.

Did you learn from our topic today? Yes sir.

Do you have any questions or No sir.

clarifications about our topic today?

Rubric for assessing students output

Point
1 2 3 4 5
Criteria

With two With three With four

All members With one
members did members did members did
Cooperation are member did
not not not
cooperating not cooperate
cooperate cooperate cooperate

All concepts More than

Correctness One miss Two miss Three miss
are three missed
and Accuracy concept concepts concepts
considered concepts

Submitted
Time Bound Submitted on Two minutes Four minutes Five or more
before the
(15 minutes) time late late minutes late
time

E. Generalization

When do we use a straight-through We use straight-through cable when

cable? connecting two different devices.

Give an example of a connection Connecting a computer and a router.

that uses straight-through cable.

What are the 2 color standards The color standards used are the T568A and
used in straight-through cabling? T568B.

What color standard is commonly T568B is the color standard used in a

used in industry in creating a straight-through cable.
straight-through cable?

What is the color combination of The color combination is white-orange,

the T568B color standard starting orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green,
from pin 1 up to pin 8? white-brown, brown.

For instance, I use T568B on this T568B sir.

end of the cable, what color code
will I use on the other end?

What are the steps in creating a The students enumerate the steps.
straight-through cable?
 IV. EVALUATION

Quiz
Directions: The following are some of the steps in making a straight-through cable. The steps are not
arranged in order. Arrange each item in order by writing the letter starting from A to E. Write the
letters on the space provided. Each item is worth 1 point.

______1. Trim the untwisted wires to about ½ to ¾ of an inch.

______2. Remove the outer jacket/insulation of the cable to about one inch.
______3. Untwist the cable pairs, spread the wires, and arrange them based on T568B color code.
______4. The exposed copper pins on the RJ-45 connector must be facing towards you. Ensure that
the wires are in order from left to right starting from pin 1.
______5. Straighten and flatten the wires between your thumb and forefinger.

ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. E
5. C

V. ASSIGNMENT

Directions: The following are some of the steps in making a straight-through cable. The steps are not
arranged in order. Arrange each item in order by writing the letter starting from A to E. Write the
letters on the space provided. Each item is worth 1 point.

______1. Place the RJ-45 connector and cable into the crimping tool and crimp the RJ-45 connector
until you hear a click from it.
______2. Repeat all the previous steps with the other end of the cable.
______3. Insert the wire firmly into the RJ-45 connector until all wires are pushed as far as possible
into the connector.
______4. Test the cable using the network cable tester.
______5. Visually inspect the cable and ensure the right wire codes match the pin numbers and the
eight wires should be pressed firmly against the end of the RJ-45 connector.

ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. B

Prepared by:

Engr. Juren Andrew G. Nieves

Teacher Applicant

UAN: T15174866
DEPED AR No.: 2020-12874