Lab 3.3.6 Determine the IP Address of a Computer

Step 1: Determine the IP address of the computer

1. From the Windows XP desktop, click the Start button, and then click Run.
2. In the Run dialog box, type cmd then click the OK button.
3. At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all and press Enter.
4. The ipconfig /all command then displays a list of information about your computer’s IP configuration. An example is shown in the following figure. The information displayed for your computer will be different.
5. Locate the IP address and record the finding. Jawaban : IP address my computer is 1.1.29.253
6. Why is it important that a computer get an IP address. Jawaban: Supaya dapat terkoneksi ke internet dan menjadi alamat yang bersifat unik bagi setiap computer. IP address penting sekali dalam proses koneksi dan pengiriman data

Lab 3.3.3 Determine the MAC Address of a Host

Step 3: Locate the MAC

in the output from the ipconfig /all command

a. Use the table below to fill in the description of the Ethernet adapter and the Physical (MAC) Address:

Description	Physical Address(es)
WAN <PPP/SLIP> Interface	00-53-45-00-00-00

Step 4: Reflection

a. Why might a computer have more than one mac address?

Jawaban : karena mac memiliki pengaturan sendiri yang diberikan secara otomatis kepada komputer.

b. The sample output from the ipconfig /all command shown previously had only one MAC address. Suppose the output was from a computer that also had wireless Ethernet capability. How might the output change?

Jawaban : perubahan ini dapat dilakukan secara otomatis saat PC tekkoneksi.

c. Try disconnecting the cable(s) to your network adapter(s) and use the ipconfig /all command again. What changes do you see? Does the MAC address still display? Will the MAC address ever change?

Jawaban : ya. Perubahan pada mac dan IP addressnya.

d. What are other names for the MAC address?

Jawaban : 192.168.245.199

Lab 3.1.5 Building a Peer-to-Peer Network

Step 1: Diagram the network

b. A simple network like the one you designed can use a hub or switch as a central connecting device, or the PCs may be directly connected. Which kind of cable is required for a direct Ethernet connection between the two PCs? 

Jawaban :  Straight-through Cables

Step 2: Document the PCs 

a. Check the computer name settings for each PC and make adjustments as necessary. For each PC, selectStart and Control Panel. Double-click the System icon, then click the Computer Name tab. Write down the computer name that is displayed following Full computer name:

PC1 Name	Computer 1
PC2 Name	Computer 2

d.Why is it important that each PC on a network have a unique name?

Jawaban : because if there are the same name of computer make the failed connections, and this is  the rules of connections.

Step 7: Verify connectivity using My Network Places 

b. Do you see an icon for the other PC in your peer-to-peer network?

Jawaban : yes, I do.

c. What is the name of the other PC?

Jawaban : à Cisco 27 and Cisco 28.

d. Is it the same name you recorded in Step 2?

Jawaban : No, it is.

Lab 2.3.3 Examining Operating System and Application Versions

Step 1: Determine the Windows XP version and revision number 

a. Click the Start button and select All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 

b. From the Help menu, choose About Windows. 

c. Which version of Windows XP and service pack is installed on your computer?

Jawaban: Windows XP Service pack 2 version 5.1 

d. How much physical memory (RAM) is available to Windows XP? Jawaban: 978,884 kb 

e. Why is memory important to an operating system?

Jawaban: Memory important to an operating system because Memory does store temporary files from software and OS. The memory does not store the temporary files from software and OS. These files Should Be fast Pls reached a user application needs those files. These files must be achieved quickly when the application requires the file. Example: You’re working with a word proccesor and you’re typing. Example: You work with proccesor word and you type. Everything you type would be stored in the memory Sow you do not lose the data you’re Until you save That data on you’re hard drive it stays in the memory if the application is running. Everything you type will be stored in the memory sow you will not lose your data until you save the data on your hard drive is still in memory when the application is running.

f. Click on the End-user License Agreement link on the About Windows screen. 

According to the license agreement, how many backup copies of Windows XP can you legally make?Jawaban: satu. 

g. Close the end-user license agreement window. Close the About Windows window.

Step 2: Configure Windows XP for updates

a. Click on the Start button and select the Control Panel option.

b. If the right window pane shows Pick a Category, select the Switch to Classic View link in the left pane. Double-click the Automatic Updates option.

c. Which four options are available for automatic updates?

Jawaban:

• Automatic (recommended) Option
• Download Updates for Me, But Let Me Choose When to Install Them Option
• Notify Me But Don’t Automatically Download or Install Them Option
• Turn Off Automatic Updates Option

d. Click on the How Does Automatic Updates Work? link. Expand the How Are Updates

Downloaded? section by clicking on the + (plus sign) beside the option.

e. Based on the information presented, what happens if you are using your computer, updates are being

downloaded, and you disconnect from the Internet?

Jawaban: based the information if updates are process but suddenly disconnect to the internet  “if you disconnect from internet before updates are fully downloaded, nothing is lost. The download will be continue the next time you connect to the internet”

f. Expand the How Are Updates Installed? section.

Based on the output shown, what is the default time for when updates are installed?

Jawaban: update is daily updates, it nothing speciall time for update. But you are free to choose what time you want to update

g. Close the How Does Automatic Updates Work? window and return to the Automatic Updates window.

h. What is the current setting for automatic updates, and why do you think the person who set up the computer chose this option?Jawaban: karena OS nya tidak original maka perlu di lakukan peng-update-tan supaya untuk melindungi OS dan Pc dari virus-virus dan bahaya lainnya.

i. Close the Automatic Updates window.

j. Another way of configuring a system for automatic updates is through the System control panel. Click

the Start button, click the Control Panel option, and double-click the System control panel icon.

Click on the Automatic Updates tab.

k. Are the options the same as before? Yes.

l. Close the System control panel.

Step 3: Determine an application version

a. Open any Windows-based application such as Microsoft Word.

b. From the application Help menu option, choose the About option.

c. What is the application version?

Jawaban: 5.3.3.6

d. If this is a Microsoft application, there may be a System Info button. If there is a button, click on it. If

there is no button, skip to the next step. Explore the different options available under System Info,

including information related to your specific application. System Info provides similar information to

that provided by winmsd.exe.

e. Click on the Help menu again. If there are double down arrows at the bottom of the menu, click them

to show all the menu options. Some applications have a Check for Updates option. Does the

application have this option? Jawaban: ya.

f. Do you think that Internet access is required for an application that has a Check for Updates option?

Why or why not? Jawaban: tidak karena Ms. Office yang saya gunakan full version.

. Close the application.

Step 4: Reflection 

a. When is it important to get an update for an application or an operating system?

Jawaban: ketika update itu sangat dibutuhkan untuk mendukung pengotimalan kerja dari aplikasi maupu os namun kesering update juga menimbulkan masalah oleh karena itu gunakanlah aplikasi maupu os yang full version. 

b. List one instance when you might need to know which version of the operating system or application is being used.

Jawaban: Ketika melihat versi terbaru dari software yang digunakan, maka perlu untuk melihat veri berapa software yang sedang digunakan ini.

Lab 1.5.3 Installing a Printer and Verifying Operation

Langkah-langkah menginstall printer: 

1. Persiapkan printer lengkap(termasuk driver, usb penghubung, kabel powernya) dan komputer atau laptop yang akan diinstal printer.
2. Pastikan semua alat tidak terhubung dengan listrik.
3. Pasangkan kabel usb printer ke printer. Sesuaikan dengan port yang tersedia.
4. Kemudian pasangkan kabel power untuk menghidupkannya. 
5. Pasangkan ke komputer / laptop kabel usb yang satunya lagi., untuk menghubungkan komputer / laptop dengan priter tadi
6. Hidupkan mesin printer dengan menekan tombol “ON” pada mesin printer. Pastikan komputer atau laptop sudah dalam keadaan hidup sebelumnya.
7. Masukkan CD driver printer dan tunggu loadingnya hingga selesai. 
8. Setelah Autorunnya berjalan dengan baik maka akan tampil "Select your Recidence”, pilihlah option Asia karena kita berada di benua Asia. 
9. Setelah itu akan muncul “Select the Installation Method and Follow the Instruction on the Screen”, pilihan button/tombol “Easy Install” untuk penggunaan awal.
10. Selanjutnya muncullah tampilan “Driver and On Screen Manual”, lalu klik button “Install” di pojok kanan bagian bawah. 
11. Lalu muncullah tampilan Step 1 License “Agreement Canon Products”, lalu kliklah tombol “Yes” untuk melanjutkan proses. 
12. Lalu CPU akan melakukan proses loading, tunggu sampai proses loading selesai.  
13. Selanjutnya muncul tampilan Step 2 “Print Head Alignment Recommended”, lalu klik button “Next” untuk melanjutkan proses. 
14. Selanjutnya muncul tampilan Step 2 “Installation Result”, lalu klik button “Next” dipojok kanan bawah untuk melanjutkan proses. 
15. Selanjutnya muncul tampilan Step 3 Extended Survey program, Klik “Agree” untuk mengikuti surver dari pembuat printer, jika tidak setuju pilihlan "I don't Agree" untuk kemudian melanjutkan proses. 
16. Jika setuju akan ada proses loading Scanner Extended Survey Program, tunggu sampai proses selesai. 
17. Proses Intalation complete successfully artinya proses penginstallan telah berhasil. 
18. CD Driver Intaller dapat membuka secara otomatis. Proses selesai.
19. Beberapa printer akan melakukan Restart terhadap Sistim Operasi Anda, sebaiknya restart terlebuh dahulu.
20. Kemudian cobalah melakukan test print untuk melihat hasilnya.

Lab 1.3.3 Determining the Screen Resolution of a Computer

Step 1: Determine the current screen resolution 

b. Use the Display Properties Settings tab to record the current settings on your PC: The screen resolution is (H by V) 

Jawaban : Horizontal The horizontal resolution is: 1024,

The vertical resolution is: 768,

The color quality value is: 32 bit

Step 2: Determine the maximum resolution for the highest color quality

b. Use the Display Properties Settings tab to fill out the following table for the current settings on your PC:Answere:

Minimum screen resolution                                           800×600 pixels
Maximum screen resolutio                                           1280×800 pixels
Available color quality settings medium                         (16 bit) dan highest 932 bit)

Step 3: Calculate the pixels for current and maximum resolution settings
The display on the screen consists of rows of pixels. The number of pixels in each row is the horizontal resolution. The number of rows is the vertical resolution. To determine the total number of pixels in a screen resolution, you multiply the horizontal resolution by the vertical resolution. For example, if the current resolution is 1280 x 1024, the total number of pixels is 1280 times 1024, or 1,310,720. 
Jawaban :
a. Calculate the total number of pixels for the lowest resolution:  600 pixels
b. Calculate the total number of pixels for the maximum resolution:  1280 pixels

Step 4: Identify the type of graphics card installed
c. Use the information found in the Adapter tab to complete the following table:
Jawaban :

Graphics card manufacturer and model (Adapter Type) Graphics memory on card (Memory Size)

Chip type, DAC Type, memory Size, adapter string, Bios infoemation128 MB, but this is based on speck of the each of the computer.

Step 5: Identify the type of monitor and available refresh rates
b. Use the information found in the Monitor tab to complete the following table: 
Jawaban:

Monitor type	Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
Supported refresh rates	60 Hert

c. What can occur if you select a refresh rate that is higher than what the  monitor can safely display? 
Jawaban : Can be damage to hardware.

Lab 1.3.2 Determining Data Storage Capacity

Step 1: Identify the RAM in a computer

d. Check your computer and determine the amount of RAM available to the CPU. How much RAM is in your computer? 956 MB atau 1GB.

Step 2: Determine the size of the hard disk drive

c. Determine the size of the hard drive on your computer. What is the total size of the hard drive in GB?  The answer will vary depending on the hard drive installed in each computer. Jawaban: 74,4 GB

Step 3: Determine the free space and used space on the hard drive 

b. What is the used space of your hard drive in GB? Jawaban : 54,23 GB 

c. What is the free space of your hard drive in GB? Jawaban : 20,17 GB

Step 4: Check for other storage devices

How many drive letters are shown in the window that appears? Jawaban: 3

Step 5: Reflection 

a. Why is it important to know the amount of RAM in your computer? Jawaban: This will determine the type of OS that you are able to run as well as which application programs can be used. Generally the more RAM in a computer system the better 

b. Why is the size of a hard drive as well as the space being used important? Jawaban: The size of the hard drive gives an indication of the total number of files that can be stored on the drive. This includes the operating system, application programs as well as any data associated with these programs. Generally the larger the drive size the better.