1. Planning network cabling Workstation Three new workstations are being added to the office/home. To connect them to the LAN, they have been equipped with StarTech network interface cards, model ST1000BT32. Using the Internet and your research skills (Hint: StarTechs website), determine the following information:

1. Assuming the ST1000BT32 cards are compatible with the office network, what data link layer standard does the LAN use?

2. What is the name of the access method used on the LAN?

3. What is the maximum transmission speed (transfer rate) supported by this network interface card?

4. What is the name of the interface this network card uses to connect to the computer it is installed in?.

5. What type of cable connector does this network interface card support?

6. What type of network cable would you recommend to be used with this connector?

Step 2. Determining network configuration The home network uses dynamic addressing. Your next step is to verify that workstations are using this service. You are also requested to find some key information about your workstation's network configuration.

3.1 Ensure your Windows workstation is running TCP/IP protocol and is set up to obtain an IP address dynamically using DHCP. If not, perform the appropriate configuration and let it take effect.

3.2 Using the utilities of your choice, determine and record below the following network configuration information for your workstation:

IP address ------------------------------------------------------------

Subnet mask ------------------------------------------

MAC address -----------------------------------------------

Default gateway ------------------------------------------

DNS server address ---------------------------------------------

DHCP server address---------------------------------------------

Find out information about the network in your lab/home and fill below.

1. Are the IP addresses assigned to the machines statically or dynamically?

2. Please attach the screen shot

2 3. . Doesthe network have a DHCP server?

4. 3. If yes, what is the address of the serverModem?

5. 4. How many servers/modem are configured?

6. 5. Cables a. Type: b. Is it coaxial / twisted pair or fiber optic cable?

7. c. Cable bandwidth d. Maximum cable length limit e. Connector used

6. Routers/Modem: No Company Name No. / Types of ports Port speed IP addres