LAN Wiring

by Trulove, James

• ISBN13: 9780071357760
• ISBN10: 0071357769
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-14
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

This edition of the bestselling, state-of-the-art guide to cable installation for voice and data--shows installers the details of proper LAN cabling, and network and IT managers the basics of connecting LAN hardware. Updated to include the very newest cabling standards, and the latest advances in fiber optics, gigabit ethernet, cable support structures, and wireless LANs. Includes over 200 detailed illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I. LAN WIRING SYSTEMS

1. Designing LAN Wiring Systems

2. Structured Cabling System Design

3. Wire and Cable Technology for LANs

4. LAN Topologies from 10 Mbps to Gigabit

5. Systems for LAN Cabling

6. Future-Proofing Your LAN Wiring

Part II. WIRING TECHNOLOGY

7. Station Outlets

8. Wiring Closet Terminations

9. Patch Panels & Interconnection

10. User Cords and Connectors

11. Work Group Wiring

12. Fiber Optic Cabling Techniques

13. Cabling Structures for the Enterprise

14. Wireless LANs

Part III. WIRE MANAGEMENT

15. Locating Wiring Closets

16. Testing and Certification

17. Monitoring the LAN

18. Troubleshooting the LAN

19. Getting Trained and Certified

Appendices:

A- On-line Resources

B- Standards Organizations -where to get copies of standards

C- LAN Wiring Standards

D- Organizations -Membership Organizations

Training and Certification Organizations

Glossary

Index