Cabling : the complete guide to copper and fiber-optic networking / Andrew Oliviero, Bill Woodward.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oliviero, Andrew, 1966-

Contributor:

Woodward, Bill.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication cables.

Copper wire.

Fiber optic cables.

Computer networks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1147 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Other Title:

Complete guide to copper and fiber-optic networking

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Two books in one! Complete coverage of data cabling and fiber optics makes this the most comprehensive cabling book on the market With the growing demand for fiber optics in large-scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up-to-the-minute information. The fourth edition of this popular guide provides you with the latest on copper and fiber-optic networking. It is particularly useful for those studying for the Fiber Optics Installer or Fiber Optics Technician certifications. Part I covers the basics of cabling, while Part II is devoted to in-depth information o

Contents:

Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking, Fourth Edition; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Who Is This Book For?; How to Use This Book; Enjoy!; Part I: LAN Networks and Cabling Systems; Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Cabling; The Golden Rules of Data Cabling; The Importance of Reliable Cabling; You've Come a Long Way, Baby: The Legacy of Proprietary Cabling Systems; Cabling and the Need for Speed; Cable Design; Data Communications 101; Speed Bumps: What Slows Down Your Data; Types of Crosstalk; External Interference

Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR)Propagation Delay; Delay Skew; The Future of Cabling Performance; The Bottom Line; Chapter 2: Cabling Specifications and Standards; Structured Cabling and Standardization; Standards and Specification Organizations; ANSI/TIA-568-C Cabling Standard; ISO/IEC 11801; The Bottom Line; Chapter 3: Choosing the Correct Cabling; Topologies; UTP, Optical Fiber, and Future-Proofing; Network Applications; The Bottom Line; Chapter 4: Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints; Where Do Codes Come From?; The National Electrical Code; Knowing and Following the Codes

The Bottom LineChapter 5: Cabling System Components; The Cable; Wall Plates and Connectors; Cabling Pathways; Telecommunications Rooms, Enclosures, and Equipment Rooms; The Bottom Line; Chapter 6: Tools of the Trade; Building a Cabling Toolkit; Common Cabling Tools; Cable Testing; Cabling Supplies and Tools; Tools That a Smart Data Cable Technician Carries; A Preassembled Kit Could Be It; The Bottom Line; Chapter 7: Copper Cable Media; Types of Copper Cabling; Best Practices for Copper Installation; Copper Cable for Data Applications; Copper Cable for Voice Applications; Testing

The Bottom LineChapter 8: Fiber-Optic Media; Introducing Fiber-Optic Transmission; Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling; Disadvantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling; Types of Fiber-Optic Cables; Fiber Installation Issues; The Bottom Line; Chapter 9: Wall Plates; Wall Plate Design and Installation Issues; Fixed-Design Wall Plates; Modular Wall Plates; Biscuit Jacks; The Bottom Line; Chapter 10: Connectors; Twisted-Pair Cable Connectors; Coaxial Cable Connectors; Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors; The Bottom Line; Chapter 11: Network Equipment; Network Connectivity Devices; Workstation Ports

Repeaters and HubsBridges; Switches; Servers; Routers; The Bottom Line; Chapter 12: Wireless Networks; Infrared Transmissions; Advantages of Infrared; Radio Frequency (RF) Systems; Microwave Communications; The Bottom Line; Chapter 13: Cabling System Design and Installation; Elements of a Successful Cabling Installation; Cabling Topologies; Cabling Plant Uses; Choice of Media; Telecommunications Rooms; Cabling Management; Data and Cabling Security; Cabling Installation Procedures; The Bottom Line; Chapter 14: Cable Connector Installation; Twisted-Pair Cable Connector Installation

Coaxial Cable Connector Installation

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786612237126

9781282237124

1282237128

9780470550052

0470550058

OCLC:

460107952