LAN Wiring 3rd Edition

Description

This completely updated edition of the best-selling guide to cable installation for voice and data provides installers with the details of proper LAN cabling and gives network and IT managers the basics of LAN hardware connection. This Third Edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in Gigabit copper cabling, 10 Gigabit cabling, Category 8 and 7 cabling, Power-Over Ethernet for distribution devices, and the very newest cabling standards.

CONTENTS:

Introduction Part ONE: LAN WIRING SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Designing Structured LAN Wiring Systems Chapter 2: Popular LAN Topologies Chapter 3: Structured Cabling Systems Chapter 4: LAN Wiring for Future Needs Part TWO: LAN WIRING TECHNOLOGY Chapter 5: Wire and Cable Technology for LANsChapter 6: Work Area Outlets Chapter 7: Telecommunication Room TerminationsChapter 8: Patch Panels, Cross Connects, and Patch Cords Chapter 9: User Cords and Connectors Chapter 10: Open Office Wiring Chapter 11: Fiber Optic Techniques Chapter 12: Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Cabling Technology Chapter 13: Wireless LANs Part THREE: LAN WIRE MANAGEMENT Chapter 14: Telecommunications Rooms and Wire Management Chapter 15: Testing and Certifying LAN Wiring Chapter 16: Monitoring and Administering LAN WiringChapter 17: Troubleshooting LAN Wiring Chapter 18: Training and CertificationPART FOUR: APPENDIXES Appendix A: LEGACY WIRE AND CABLE Appendix B: LEGACY AND LESS COMMON CABLING SYSTEMS Appendix C: ONLINE RESOURCES Appendix D: STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONSAppendix E: STANDARDS FOR LAN WIRINGAppendix F: MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING ORGANIZATIONSIndex