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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART

AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER

ENGINEERING

BSc. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

A REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CONDUCTED

AT

RESILIENTAFRICA NETWORK

By

Jim Katunguka

12/U/395

Dr. Jonathan Serugunda Mr. Ronald Kayiwa

(Academic supervisor) (Field supervisor)

Signature………………….. Signature……………

©June-August 2015

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DECLARATION

I, JIM KATUNGUKA, hereby declare that this is my original work and to the best of my

knowledge, it has never been presented anywhere for any award of any degree. Any part of this

report that has borrowed knowledge from other sources duly acknowledges such sources in

citations and references.

Signature………………………… Date ……………………………

JIM KATUNGUKA

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I thank the almighty God for the knowledge and wisdom imparted in me to successfully

complete industrial training and compile this report; He deserves all the glory and honor. I

further thank Him for my parents and guardians who have provided me all the necessary support

throughout all this process.

My sincere appreciation also goes to my supervisors both at campus and at the organization for

the advice, knowledge, guidance, direction offered to me. I would not have done anything

without you. Thank you very much Dr. Dorothy Okello, Dr. Jonathan Serugunda, Mr. Gerald

Budigiri and Mr. Paul Bogere, the internship coordinator Department of Electrical and Computer

Engineering, Makerere University. I really appreciate the tremendous help granted willingly by

my great tutors at RAN , thank you Prof. William Bazeyo, Dr. Roy Mayega, Mr. Ronald

Kayiwa, Mr. Boyd Migisha, Mr. Wilson Abigaba, Ms. Sheila Agaba, and Mrs. Deborah

Natujjuna, may The Almighty God reward the works of your hands.

I cannot underrate the great contribution made by my fellow trainees, Kenneth Nuwagaba,

Steven Tashobya, Joseph Opiding, Maria Katusiime, Lorna Maria, Enid Bakashaba, for me to

accomplish this training as well as this report, thank you for your knowledge and for being social

to me. You have an upper hand in this success.

Finally, I thank all the other employees of RAN who were so welcoming and gave me a friendly

environment to learn and finish this training. A big thanks also goes to all those that advised me

on how to make a good report. May God reward you abundantly.

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ABSTRACT

This is an industrial training report for the training done at ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) in

partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science degree in

Telecommunication Engineering.

It elaborates the background of industrial training and its relevance to every student most

importantly being that it helps transform the theoretical work done at school into a practical and

hands on experience at the various places of training. The report also gives a detailed description

of the background of RAN, as well as the organizational structure with more focus on the

Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab).

The communication network of RAN, the RAN website and other projects sponsored by the

organization were some of the key points of focus during the training.

By studying and using the Joomla content management system (CMS), the original ranlab.org

website for RAN was transformed into a more user friendly and appealing site for interaction

between the organization and the public. The homepage of this appealing site is also depicted in

this report.

Summarized in here is also the great experience of video shooting and editing as a means of

proper profiling of self and one’s projects. Profiling is one of the key means of marketing our

products, services and ourselves as well.

Finally, any challenges experienced and recommendations on how the internship process can be

improved both by the organization and the university so as to achieve the objectives of the whole

process.

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AIP Archival Information Package

CDA Content Delivery Application

CMA Content Management Application

CMS Content Management System

CSES Center for Strategic International Studies

DIP Dissemination Information Package

DRLA Disaster Leadership Academy

FTP File Transfer Protocol

GIS Geographical Information System

GPS Geographical Positioning System

GSM Global System for Mobile Communication

HESN Higher Education Solution Network

HTML Hypertext Markup Language

IT Information Technology

LAN Local Area Network

MAC Media Access Control

PBX Private Brach Exchange

RAN Resilient Africa Network

RI Labs Resilience Innovation Labs

Root IO Grass Root radio Input Output

SIP Submission Information Package

URL Universal Resource Locator

WNIC Wireless Network Interface Card

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LIST OF DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES

Figure 1. 1: Organizational structure of RAN ................................................................................ 5

Figure 2. 1: Abstract setup of the Matibabu ................................................................................. 10

Figure 2. 3: Root Io structure software ......................................................................................... 11

Figure 2. 4: Diagrammatic representation of Root IO Radio hardware ........................................ 11

Figure 3. 1: Showing the Joomla window for uploading Joomla files ......................................... 14

Figure 3. 2: Showing the installation window for Joomla ............................................................ 14

Figure 3. 3: Database configuration using Joomla........................................................................ 15

Figure 3. 4: A review window of the installation settings ............................................................ 15

Figure 3. 5: Last installation window ........................................................................................... 16

Figure 3. 6: Installation of Joomla extension window .................................................................. 17

Figure 3. 7: Creating a new category ............................................................................................ 17

Figure 3. 8: Setting the category options ...................................................................................... 18

Figure 3. 9: A list of the created categories display ...................................................................... 18

Figure 3. 10: Adding a new calendar ............................................................................................ 19

Figure 3. 11: A window showing how to create a new event ....................................................... 20

Figure 3. 12: A Joomla window that allows you to edit event schedules ..................................... 20

Figure 3. 13: Creating menu items for the calendar ...................................................................... 21

Figure 3. 14: Selecting the JEvents menu ..................................................................................... 22

Figure 3. 15: Editing the events calendar...................................................................................... 22

Figure 3. 16: The new RAN website have designed through internship ...................................... 23

Figure 3. 17: An illustration of a web map ................................................................................... 23

Figure 3. 18: A web map being used as a story map .................................................................... 24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION.......................................................................................................................................... i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................................................................................................... ii

ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................................ iii

LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................................. iv

LIST OF DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES ................................................................................................... v

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... vi

CHAPTER ONE: ........................................................................................................................................ 1

BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME ... 1

1.1 Background of the industrial training programme .................................................................................. 1

1.2 Objectives of the industrial training ........................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Background of the organization .............................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Objectives ............................................................................................................................................... 2

1.5 Resilience Innovation Labs (RILabs) ...................................................................................................... 3

1.5.1 Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab) ........................................................................ 3

1.5.2 West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab) ........................................................................... 3

1.5.3 Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SARILab) ...................................................................... 3

1.5.4 Horn of Africa RILab (HoARILab) ..................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Lab, department and location of industrial training ................................................................................ 4

1.6.1 Focus on the EARILab ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.6.2 Organization Structure ......................................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER TWO: ....................................................................................................................................... 6

LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Content Management System (CMS) ..................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Joomla as a CMS .................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1.2 Advantages of joomla .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.3 Disadvantages ...................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Geographical Information System (GIS) ................................................................................................ 7

2.2.1 Components of GIS .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.2.2 Uses of GIS .......................................................................................................................................... 7

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2.3 Communication Network Technology at RAN ....................................................................................... 8

2.3.1 Local Area Network (LAN) ................................................................................................................. 8

2.3.2 Elements of a Communication Network .............................................................................................. 9

2.4 Matibabu project .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.4.1 Overall Description .............................................................................................................................. 9

2.4.2 System Context .................................................................................................................................. 10

2.5 Root IO Project ..................................................................................................................................... 10

2.5.1 Diagrammatic representation of root IO Radio .................................................................................. 11

CHAPTER THREE: ................................................................................................................................. 12

PRACTICAL WORK ............................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Termination of CAT 6 cable with RJ45 cable plug .............................................................................. 12

3.1.1 Objectives........................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1.2 Tools used .......................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1.3 Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1.5 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Website Designing Using Joomla ......................................................................................................... 13

3.2.1 Joomla installation ............................................................................................................................. 13

3.2.2 Joomla Template installation ............................................................................................................. 16

3.2.3 Installation of JEvents on a Joomla 3 site .......................................................................................... 16

3.2.4 Creating calendar using Jevents ......................................................................................................... 17

3.2.5 Create Menu Items to Your Calendar to Display It ........................................................................... 21

3.3 Using GIS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

3.4 Making M-kits ...................................................................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER FOUR:

OBSERVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 Achievements ........................................................................................................................................ 26

4.2 Challenges ............................................................................................................................................. 27

4.3 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................. 27

4.4 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................ 28

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CHAPTER ONE:

BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

PROGRAMME

This chapter covers the background information of the organization and that of Industrial

Training at Makerere University. It also gives a brief description on the departments of

ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) but with more focus on the Eastern Africa Resilience

Innovation Lab (EARILab).

1.1 Background of the industrial training programme

The programme was designed to provide the Makerere university students with practical

and hands on experience and expose them to employment opportunities in various

agencies, government, and private organizations. All stakeholders in the university

education recognize its invaluable contribution to the quality of university training.

Industrial training as adopted by the education council means any approved field based

practical work carried out by staff and students for the purpose of teaching and or carry

out research in places outside university control. The University also noted that through

industrial training, the potential employees are enabled to voice their ideas about the

competencies, skills and knowledge they would find useful in the field.

1.2 Objectives of the industrial training

To enable students experience real life situations as they expected to work in when

they graduate.

To enable students apply the principles and techniques theoretically learnt into real

life situations that require problem solving.

To develop students understanding of work ethics, employment demands,

responsibilities and opportunities.

To provide an opportunity for students and academic staff to interact with

stakeholders and potential employers to appreciate field situations that will also

generate information for curricula review and improvement.

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1.3 Background of the organization

The ResilientAfrica Network funded by United States Aid for International Development

(USAID) is a partnership of 20 African universities in 16 countries. It is led by Makerere

University with Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Stanford

University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as partners. RAN

is one of eight development labs under the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN)

in the office of Science and Technology, USAID. The RAN program is led by Prof.

William Bazeyo (Makerere University, Uganda) the HESN Development Lab Director

for RAN.

RAN aims at strengthening the resilience of communities by nurturing and scaling

innovations from the different universities. It applies science and technology to

strengthen the resilience of African communities against natural and man-made stresses.

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1.3.1 Vision

“Resilient African communities through innovative solutions”

1.3.2 Mission statement

“To strengthen resilience in Africa through University led local innovative solutions

using evidence based approaches”

1.3.3 Core values

Team work

Integrity

Professionalism

Accountability

Creativity

Networking

Multi-disciplinarity

1.4 Objectives

To design a resilience framework for Sub-Saharan Africa

To strengthen resilience of communities through innovations

To enhance resilience related knowledge generation and sharing

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1.5 Resilience Innovation Labs (RILabs)

Four Resilience Innovation Labs have been established, based in 4 partner universities in

Africa. They serve as RAN’s centres for tapping into the wide resource of students,

faculty and the community for ideation, development and testing of innovations. The four

Labs are: (2)

1.5.1 Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab)

The Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab)ab is based at Makerere

University School of Public Health, Uganda. The other partner Universities affiliated to

the EARILab include Gulu University (Uganda), National University of Rwanda

(Rwanda) and Kinshasa School of Public Health (DRC). The Lab has identified seven

communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate variability and conflict, and

these communities will serve as pilot sites for resilience innovations sponsored by the

Lab. Of these seven communities, four are located in Uganda, two are in Rwanda and one

is located in DRC.

This lab handles the thematic issue of ensuring resilience in the effects of climate

variability and chronic conflicts.

1.5.2 West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab)

The West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab) is located at the University for

Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Tamale, Ghana. The

Lab has three Network Plus Universities, namely the University of Education, Winneba

located in the coastal central region of Ghana, The University of Bamako, Science,

Technique and Technology, located in Bamako, Mali and the University of Dakar,

located in the city of Dakar in Senegal. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and

Technology (KNUST) located in Kumasi, Southern Ghana is being considered as the

second in-country partner University.

The WARILab thematic focus is Rapid Urbanization, Climate Change and Food Security.

1.5.3 Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SARILab)

The University of Pretoria School of Health Systems and Public Health host the Southern

Africa RILab with network-plus partners at University of Zimbabwe, Lilongwe

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University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and University of Limpopo. The

SARILab has identified communities of focus spread in 3 countries of Zimbabwe,

Malawi and South Africa.

This lab focuses on the thematic issues of HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases.

1.5.4 Horn of Africa RILab (HoARILab)

Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences hosts the Horn of

Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (HoARILab), with three currently active network-plus

partners. Two of the network-plus partners are within Ethiopia; these are Addis Ababa

University, located in the central part of Ethiopia, and Bule Hora University, which is

found in Southern Ethiopia, close to the RAN project area. The other network-plus

partner is Benadir University, located in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The HoARILab deals with the thematic issues of drought and chronic conflict

1.6 Lab, department and location of industrial training

The training was done from the RAN Lab Secretariat at Makerere University School of

Public Health- Annex located at Plot 30, Upper Kololo Terrace. The School also hosts the

EARILab from which I trained in the Innovation Department. The internship season

lasted for a period of 9 weeks from 2nd

June to 31st July 2015.

1.6.1 Focus on the EARILab

The Lab is hosted by Makerere University School of Public Health and handles two

thematic issues of focus;

Resilience to shocks and stresses arising out of climate variability and its effects on

livelihoods

Resilience to shocks and stresses arising out of chronic conflict and their effect on

livelihoods

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1.6.2 Organization Structure Error! Reference source not found.

Figure 1. 1 Organizational structure of RAN

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CHAPTER TWO:

LITERATURE REVIEW

This chapter gives a detailed theoretical description of the main fields handled during the

training. It gives a more elaborate explanation on the practical work done as described in

chapter three of this report.

Here in is also any theoretical information provided by the instructors during the training

especially through the various lectures availed to the interns. This is backed by any

research carried out on the relevant topics covered during the training all summarized in

this chapter.

2.1 Content Management System (CMS)

A Content Management System is a system used to manage the content of a website. A

Content Management System (CMS) consists of two elements: the Content Management

Application (CMA) that allows the content manager or author, who may not know

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), to manage the creation, modification, and removal

of content from a website without needing the expertise of a webmaster and the Content

Delivery Application (CDA) which uses and compiles that information to update the

website. The features of a CMS vary, but most include web-based publishing, format

management, revision control, and indexing, search, and retrieval.

2.1.1 Joomla as a CMS

Joomla is a free and open-source CMS for publishing web content. It is built on a model–

view–controller web application framework that can be used independently of the CMS.

Joomla is one of the most popular free content management systems (CMS) in the world

that allows you to easily create and manage a dynamic website. It has an intuitive

management interface to control all the features and functionality this powerful CMS

possesses. (6)

2.1.2 Advantages of joomla

It is easy to install

The script has several thousands of free plugins available at the homepage

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There is abundance of programmer's tools and tutorials available for users

It has a comprehensive navigation system that can manage several hierarchies

Links generated by the script are very friendly and make for better positioning.

When the page design is ready, it is easier to update the script to a newer version

Joomla has an advanced administration that allows the user to manage the script.

2.1.3 Disadvantages

It has relatively limited adjustment options

It involves bigger demands on server parameters especially for large websites

Some of the plugins and modules for Joomla are paid, unlike for WordPress or Drupal

Some frustrating compatibility issues between some of the plugins

Many beginners are terrified by multitude of possibilities and functions

2.2 Geographical Information System (GIS)

A geographic information system is an information system where the database consists of

observations on spatially distributed features, activities or events, which are definable in

space as points, lines, or areas. A geographic information system manipulates data about

these points, lines, and areas to retrieve data for adhoc queries and analyses. (5)

2.2.1 Components of GIS

The following are the various components of a GIS,

Hardware; comprises the equipment needed to support the many activities needed for

geospatial analysis ranging from data collection to data analysis

Software; is essential for creating, editing and analyzing spatial and attribute data

Data; is the core of any GIS and involves vector and raster data

People; GIS professionals knowledgeable in spatial analysis and skilled in using GIS

software are essential to the GIS process.

2.2.2 Uses of GIS

This technology can be used in numerous ways. The most common ones are:

Management of resources

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Investigations of the earth’s surface that is scientific in nature

Archeological uses

Planning of locations and management of assets

Urban & regional planning

Criminology matters

An Impact assessment of the environment

The assessment and eventual development of infrastructure

Studies of the demographics of an area plus its population

Analysis with regards to engineering

Some of the common instances where you will find the GIS in use include

Emergency response teams normally use GIS when they want to collect logistics

regarding how they will move in times of natural disasters.

The system also comes in handy when authorities want to discover any potential wetlands

that need to be protected from the harmful effects brought about by pollution.

Companies also take advantage of the GIS so that they may be able to choose a strategic

market location that is not saturated by other competitors in the particular niche industry.

Management personnel use this system also so that they can be able to locate areas that

are bound to suffer from catastrophes regarding the infrastructure that is in place there.

Any potential spread of diseases & other such like pandemic are limited by the use of the

GIS since the patterns of their occurrence is predicted in sufficient time. (7)

2.3 Communication Network Technology at RAN

ResilientAfrica network has different network technologies that are currently under use.

The communication technologies range from the wired network to the wireless network.

Here installed devices including routers, switch and wireless devices forming different

networks.

2.3.1 Local Area Network (LAN)

A LAN is a data communications system designed to link computers and peripheral

devices such as printers and modems. The advantage of using a LAN is that users can

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share information stored in the network server, such as databases and programs,

communicate with each other through messaging or email.

2.3.2 Elements of a Communication Network

The following are the elements of a communication network

Network adapter; a computer needs a network adapter to connect to a network. This

converts computer data into electronic signals

Network medium; is the means used to connect the different communication

terminals. It may be twisted pair, coaxial cable etc

Cable Connectors; in wired networks, the most common form of connector is the

RJ45

Power Supply; A wireless network uses the current to generate radio waves

Hub/Switch/Router; one computer cannot connect to many others without some form

of splitter. The act as network splitters for many connections

Network Software; Software on a communicating computer packages data into

segments and puts that data into a structure called a "packet."

Ethernet Technology; Ethernet technology refers to a LAN used to connect

computers and peripheral devices

2.4 Matibabu project

As an intern under the innovation department, which deals directly with RAN innovators,

I looked at some of the underlying projects under this department. These include

Matibabu and RootIO projects as described below.

2.4.1 Overall Description

The Matibabu system combines data collection and a non-invasive mobile smartphone

application for malaria diagnosis. The customized device “Matiscope” Constitutes a LED

that is able to produce red light of wave lengths ranging from 650 nm to 690 nm of laser

polarization and modulated at 88 kHz using a Hinds photo elastic modulator and

electromagnets producing an electromagnetic field of 1T which attracts the waste product

of the malaria parasite, Hemzoin that is paramagnetic in nature. Readings from the photo

sensor are sent via a USB cable to a mobile phone for further interpretation and Storage.

The data collected being location and malaria results of each diagnosis that is visualized

in a map. (4)

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2.4.2 System Context

Light is produced on one end of an enclosed figure and a light sensor on the other end.

The sensor is placed at an angle most appropriate to capture the scattered light. The

captured sensor values are processed using a micro controller in the prototype to

differentiate between an infected person and a normal person. Then the values are sent to

the phone for justification and analyzed compared to the standard. A result page is

returned with the malaria status of the person diagnosed. The abstract setup of the

Matibabu is shown in Error! Reference source not found.

Figure 2. 1 Abstract setup of the Matibabu

2.5 Root IO Project

Root IO is a technology that combines the power of radio technology and the reach of

mobile phone coverage to transmit radio- signals in almost any community with mobile

phone coverage. The mobile phone handset can quickly become a radio transmitter when

attached to a portable hardware set implying that a radio station can be re-deployed to

different communities in the a short period of time. (3)

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2.5.1 Diagrammatic representation of root IO Radio

The root IO radio’s schematic is clearly shown in Figure 2. 2

Figure 2. 2: Root Io structure software

The hardware consists of an FM radio, a transmitter, an antenna mounted on a long tower as well

as a mobile phone that handles the programming as illustrated in Figure 2. 3

Figure 2. 3: Diagrammatic representation of Root IO Radio hardware

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CHAPTER THREE:

PRACTICAL WORK

This chapter entails the apparatus used, the objectives, procedures, observations, and

conclusions of the tests, measurements, fabrications, experiments and any other practical

works done during the training. Under this chapter also is the other work done in that

period that the trainee deemed relevant though the never had hands on operation on it.

3.1 Termination of CAT 6 cable with RJ45 cable plug

3.1.1 Objectives

To terminate working straight, crossed and rollover data cables.

3.1.2 Tools used

CAT6e cable [DUO4017040M]

RJ45 plugs

A crimping tool.[6p 8p 4p San Tus]

A cable tester [MASTER XT-468]

3.1.3 Procedure

Using a crimping tool, the ends of the cable were trimmed to ensure that they are

straight and wires are of equal length

The crimping tool was then used to strip off a small length of the CAT6e cable’s

jacket

The four twisted pairs were separated from each other, each pair unwound to

make eight individual wires, which were flattened and straightened.

Holding the cable with wire ends facing away from me, moving from left to right,

the wires were arranged in a flat side by side formation in the order; white orange,

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orange, white green, blue, white blue, green, white brown, brown for the T568B

standard.

The RJ45 was held with its pins facing away from me and the plug clip side

facing down. The flattened, arranged wires were carefully inserted into the

connector until the wire ends were firmly inside the plug.

Carefully placing the RJ45 cable plug into the provision for the 8p, the crimping

tool was used to force the plug pins into the inserted wires for contact to be

established.

After the first termination was completed, the process was repeated on the

opposite side of the cable to form a complete straight RJ45 patch cable.

The above procedures were then repeated for the termination of the crossed cable

and as well as rollover cables. This was done by merely altering the color codes as

well illustrated in chapter 2. The cables were then tested using a cable tester as

explained below.

3.1.5 Conclusion

The process of cable termination was successfully completed however it was noticed that

it requires a high level of precision especially during the arrangement and insertion of the

wires into the cable plug. If not properly arranged, the aim of the experiment will not be

achieved.

3.2 Website Designing Using Joomla

3.2.1 Joomla installation

Step 1: Download the Needed Joomla 3 Installation Package

Step 2: Upload the Joomla Files to Your Server as shown in Figure 3. 1

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Figure 3. 1: showing the Joomla window for uploading Joomla files

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database for Joomla to Use

Step 4: Go Through the Installation Process as shown in Figure 3. 2

Figure 3. 2: showing the installation window for Joomla

Once done filling in all the required fields, press the Next button to proceed with the

installation as illustrated in Figure 3. 3

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Figure 3. 3: Database configuration using Joomla

After you enter all the necessary information, press the next button to proceed.

This forwarded me to the last page of the installation process. On this page, you can

specify if you want any sample data installed on your server.

The second part of the page will shows all pre-installation checks. The Site Ground

servers meet all Joomla requirements and you will see a green check after each line as

illustrated in Figure 3. 4

Figure 3. 4: a review window of the installation settings

Finally, I hit the Install button to start the actual Joomla installation. In a few minutes, I

was redirected to the last screen of the Joomla Web Installer.

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On the last screen of the installation process i pressed the Remove installation folder

button. This is required for security reasons, so no one can reinstall your existing site

later on. Note that Joomla won't let you use your site unless you remove this folder

completely! In Figure 3. 5 is the final appearance of the window upon completion.

Figure 3. 5: last installation window

3.2.2 Joomla Template installation

Log in to the Administrator section of your site.

Click the Extensions menu.

Select Extension Manager.

Choose your installation option.

Upload Package File

Install from Directory Install from URL

Verify the installation.

Enable your template. 3.1.2 Set multiple templates at once.

Open the Template Manager.

Click a template that is not set as default.

Check the boxes for the elements for the template’s style to apply to and save

3.2.3 Installation of JEvents on a Joomla 3 site

Download JEvents

Upload and Install JEvents as shown in Figure 3. 6

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Figure 3. 6: Installation of Joomla extension window

Wait for a few seconds, for a successful installation message.

3.2.4 Creating calendar using Jevents

Create a New Category as illustrated in Figure 3. 7

Figure 3. 7: Creating a new category

Edit the necessary options as shown in Figure 3. 8 below

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Figure 3. 8: setting the category options

After clicking the "Save & Close" button, you can see the newly created category listed on

the categories page as shown below in Figure 3. 9. If you want to create more categories,

just repeat the actions you have done before.

Figure 3. 9: a list of the created categories display

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Add a New Calendar as illustrated in Error! Reference source not found.

Figure 3. 10: adding a new calendar

Add a New Event

After dealing with calendars, you now need to pay attention to events. Similarly, you

can locate the events page in the control panel by clicking on "Manage Events".

Then, choose to create a new event. Firstly, the form in the screenshot in Figure 3. 11

requires to be filled.

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Figure 3. 11: A window showing how to create a new event

Then edit the event schedules as illustrated in Figure 3. 12

Figure 3. 12: A Joomla window that allows you to edit event schedules

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3.2.5 Create Menu Items to Your Calendar to Display It

Now that you have created the content you want to display, you also have to find a way

to display the event calendar in the frontend of your site to make it visible to the public.

Just follow the steps below.

Step 1: Navigate to Menus > Main Menu, and click on "Add New Menu Item". This

will get you to an add-new page in Figure 3. 13 below

Figure 3. 13: creating menu items for the calendar

Step 2: Enter a title for the new menu, and then, click on the "Select" button for "Menu

Item Type". When the pop-up window appears, select "JEvents", and choose the menu

that you want to display as shown in Figure 3. 14.

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Figure 3. 14: selecting the JEvents menu

Step 3: You can change other options like target window, menu location and parent item,

template style as shown in Figure 3. 15.

Figure 3. 15: Editing the events calendar

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Following all the above procedures and many more, the official RAN website below was

designed.

Figure 3. 16: The new RAN website have designed through internship

3.3 Using GIS

The following steps were followed in order to get more acquainted with GIS

Step 1: Choose your story topic

Step 2: Plan and execute your data strategy

Step 3: Create a web map as shown in Figure 3. 17 below

Figure 3. 17: An illustration of a web map

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You can display point features on the map with a single symbol, as a heat map, or with

unique symbols based on an attribute as shown above.

With the symbols configured, it is time to configure the pop-ups. When you click a

feature on the map, you see a pop-up window with a default display of attributes. You

can easily change the defaults to suit your story map needs.

Step 4: Share the web map as a story map as illustrated in Figure 3. 18 below

Figure 3. 18: a web map being used as a story map

Telling stories has always been an essential way humans communicate and share

knowledge. A story told through an accessible GIS map lens is a new way to

communicate, and a powerful medium to share geographic knowledge that informs and

influences.

3.4 Making M-kits

This task required me to work with a team of members to document a short video to

illustrate a particular topic. In the compilation of the different M-kits the following

general steps were followed for each of them.

Team member selection was done at random.

Allocation of topics to be covered by each of the different groups.

Group brain storming, strategic planning and script generation.

Generation and allocation of the different characters to team members.

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Shooting of the video as per the final script.

Editing of the captured video.

Submissions of the group final video copy

Screening, reviewing and correction highlights of the videos.

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CHAPTER FOUR:

OBSERVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

This chapter summarizes the entire industrial training, the whole experience attained as

well as the challenges faced in the training. It also tackles the recommendations that the

intern deems necessary to address to the university and the company about industrial

training. Finally, the intern gives conclusive remarks overall industrial training process.

4.1 Achievements

4.1.1 Practical skills

More knowledge and skills on communication basics, communication media and

telephony.

Skills on termination of different types of network cables

Skills on website designing with Joomla

Skills on use of GIS

Skills in self and project profiling

4.1.2 Interpersonal skills

The intern learnt and gained experience on how to effectively work as team player

to gain great results. This was easy to attain because every assignment given was

done in a group with the rest of the interns guided by the employees of the

company.

The intern also learnt how to relate with the workmates as well as his supervisors

and the other employees at work.

The intern learnt how to share challenges at work with the workmates as well as his

seniors at work. This helped him not to face major step backs throughout the

training period.

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4.1.3 Communication skills

The intern learnt how to communicate with his supervisors as well as other seniors

at work in a way that reserves them the respect they deserve.

He was also happy to learn how to address his workmates in order to yield the best

results most especially when he had a project to work on.

The intern was also able to learn how to address small groups of people since he

used to have some meetings in which the interns were allowed to participate and

address their challenges as well as take part in suggesting the way forward.

4.1.4 Others

In addition to the above, the intern also gained skills on time management and being

punctual for work. The interns would also be given a certain duration with in which

to finish the assignments given during the training.

The intern learnt how to cope with the rate of doing work in the 21st century as we

would do some work with the employees and make sure we finish with them.

4.2 Challenges

Like anyone else in a new environment, communication with the seniors as well as

fellow interns was a big challenge for the first week. However, it was fun getting to

know them and even make new friends in them as time went on.

In some of the practical works done, the interns were limited from participating

though we were allowed to have a close observation.

He faced a challenge of training with the busiest staff he had ever worked with. As

a result, sometimes we were neglected alone at the lab while other times it was hard

to cope with the speed at which they were working but we later acquired a great

experience of a true engineer.

4.3 Recommendations

Despite the great experience I had at RAN during my two months of industrial training,

there are some issues I wish to address to both Makerere University and RAN that I

believe would make the training more enjoyable when worked on.

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4.3.1 To RAN

More engagement of the trainees practically will help increase the experience and

skills attained during this period.

Providing allowances for example lunch and transport allowances will encourage

the trainees to work even harder and reduce on time waste soliciting money for

transport and going out for lunch.

4.3.2 To Makerere University

Helping students to find internship places. I believe the greatest institution in the

country can do better as far as getting her students internship slots than just issuing

an introduction letter to the students.

Supervisors should always lay a timetable of when to supervise the students so as

the students can be aware and prepare for their visits at the places of training.

4.4 Conclusion

This report is the product of a successful industrial training period. I say successful

because all I was able to meet all the objectives of this process thanks to RAN.

Through the stated challenges, I managed to go through this period successfully and

attained all the achievements stated above. I believe if the above stated recommendations

are put in consideration, it would ease this process for any party that wants to go through

it.

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