Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking, 5th Edition

Develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructure

Fully updated for the growing?demand of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunication standards, this new edition is organized into two parts. Part I covers LAN Networks and Cabling Systems offers comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Part II addresses Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components probes deeper into fiber optics, and can be used to prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and/or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications, two of the Electronic Technician’s Association’s leading certifications.

• Explains why cutting corners is a bad idea
• Walks you through the obstacles to high-speed data transfer
• Encourages you to follow the golden rules of cabling

This new edition is the only book you need for current cabling methodologies and standards.

Table of Contents

Part I: LAN Networks and Cabling Systems
Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Cabling
Chapter 2: Cabling Specifications and Standards
Chapter 3: Choosing the Correct Cabling
Chapter 4: Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints
Chapter 5: Cabling System Components
Chapter 6: Tools of the Trade
Chapter 7: Copper Cable Media
Chapter 8: Fiber-Optic Media
Chapter 9: Wall Plates
Chapter 10: Connectors
Chapter 11: Network Equipment
Chapter 12: Wireless Networks
Chapter 13: Cabling System Design and Installation
Chapter 14: Cable Connector Installation
Chapter 15: Cable System Testing and Troubleshooting
Chapter 16: Creating a Request for Proposal
Chapter 17: Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field

Part II: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components
Chapter 18: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
Chapter 19: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission
Chapter 20: Basic Principles of Light
Chapter 21: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
Chapter 22: Optical Fiber Characteristics
Chapter 23: Safety
Chapter 24: Fiber-Optic Cables
Chapter 25: Splicing
Chapter 26: Connectors
Chapter 27: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters
Chapter 28: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
Chapter 29: Passive Components and Multiplexers
Chapter 30: Passive Optical Networks
Chapter 31: Cable Installation and Hardware
Chapter 32: Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations
Chapter 33: Test Equipment and
Chapter 34: Troubleshooting and Restoration

Appendix A: The Bottom Line
Appendix B: Cabling Resources
Appendix C: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification
Appendix D: Home Cabling: Wiring Your Home for Now and the Future
Appendix E: Overview of IEEE 1394 and USB Networking
Appendix F: The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) Certifications