Network Cabling Illuminated

by Shimonski, Robert; Steiner, Richard; Sheedy, Sean M.

• ISBN13: 9780763733933
• ISBN10: 0763733938
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Summary

This book covers all aspects of network and communications cabling, including physical characteristics of the various types of cabling, installation design and implementation guidelines, cabling standards and specifications, software and hardware tools for testing and monitoring installations, and premises wiring. With a heavy focus on developing hands-on skills and including many labs and group exercises for learning reinforcement, the book thoroughly prepares readers for the certification objectives covered in the BICSI, NACSE and ETA exams.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
About the Authors	xi
About the Technical Editor	xiii
Voice and Data Cabling Basics	1	(28)
Conducted (Wired) Media	2	(1)
The History of Cable Communications	3	(3)
Telephony Cabling	4	(2)
Wireless Media	6	(1)
Data Networks and Cabling	6	(3)
What's in a Cable?	9	(1)
Well-Known Cable Types and Varieties	10	(6)
Twisted-Pair Cabling	10	(2)
Coaxial Cable	12	(2)
Fiber-Optic Cable	14	(2)
Cable Transmission Characteristics	16	(1)
Cable Interference Characteristics	16	(1)
Voice Communications	17	(1)
Data Communications	17	(1)
Emerging Cabling Technologies	18	(1)
Internet Telephony	19	(1)
Wireless Networks	19	(1)
Chapter Summary	19	(1)
Key Terms	20	(2)
Challenge Questions	22	(4)
Challenge Exercises	26	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	27	(2)
Cabling Standards and Specifications	29	(30)
Standards	30	(18)
Private (De Facto) Standards	31	(1)
Public (De Jure) Standards	31	(1)
The Purpose of Standards Bodies	32	(1)
Understanding Cabling Specifications and Standards	32	(1)
International versus National	33	(11)
Forums	44	(1)
Canadian Standards	45	(1)
European Commission (EC) Standard	46	(1)
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC)	46	(1)
Obtaining Standards	47	(1)
Chapter Summary	48	(1)
Key Terms	49	(2)
Challenge Questions	51	(4)
Challenge Exercises	55	(3)
Challenge Scenarios	58	(1)
Understanding Signals	59	(27)
Signal Transmission	61	(1)
Conducted Media	62	(7)
Electricity	62	(5)
Cable Construction	67	(1)
Grounding	67	(2)
Optical Signals	69	(1)
Photons and Light Waves	69	(1)
Reflection and Refraction	70	(1)
Free-Space Optical Communication	70	(1)
Wireless/Radiated Media	70	(5)
Frequencies	70	(1)
Broadcasting Networks	71	(1)
Two-Way Radio Networks	72	(1)
Spread Spectrum	73	(1)
IEEE 802.11	73	(1)
Cellular	74	(1)
PCS Cellular	74	(1)
Antennas	74	(1)
Chapter Summary	75	(1)
Key Terms	75	(2)
Challenge Questions	77	(3)
Challenge Exercises	80	(2)
Challenge Scenarios	82	(4)
Data Network Signals	86	(35)
Understanding Data Network Signals	86	(12)
Transmission Modes	87	(1)
Signal Formats	88	(3)
Encoding Methods	91	(5)
Modem Communications	96	(2)
Fax Machines	98	(1)
Digital Circuit Communication	98	(5)
Circuits	99	(1)
Baseband Services	100	(1)
Broadband Services	101	(1)
Community Antenna Television (CATV)	102	(1)
Telephony and Broadband Networking	103	(9)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and xDSL	104	(1)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)	105	(1)
T-Carrier and E-Carrier Systems	106	(2)
Mid-Range Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)	108	(1)
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)/SDH	109	(1)
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)	110	(1)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)	111	(1)
Chapter Summary	112	(1)
Key Terms	113	(1)
Challenge Questions	114	(3)
Challenge Exercises	117	(2)
Challenge Scenarios	119	(2)
Copper Media: Twisted-Pair Cabling	121	(30)
Copper Cable Basics	122	(2)
Solid versus Stranded Cores	122	(1)
Cable Insulation	123	(1)
Creating Cable	124	(1)
Extrusion Process	124	(1)
Wire Drawing (Pulling)	124	(1)
Labeling and Certifying Cable	125	(1)
Cable Plant	125	(4)
Overview of Twisted-Pair Cabling	129	(5)
Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP)	131	(2)
Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP)	133	(1)
Categorizing Cable	134	(3)
Category 1	135	(1)
Category 2	135	(1)
Category 3	136	(1)
Category 4	136	(1)
Category 5	136	(1)
Category 5e (Enhanced Category 5)	136	(1)
Category 6	137	(1)
Future Categories	137	(1)
Improving Cable Performance	137	(4)
Safety Ratings	138	(1)
Cancellation Effect	138	(1)
Color Codes for Twisted-Pair	139	(1)
ANSI/TIA/EIA T568A and T568B	139	(1)
Multi-Pair Cables	140	(1)
Color Codes for 25-Pair Cables	140	(1)
Color-Coded Binders for High Pair-Count Cables	140	(1)
Chapter Summary	141	(2)
Key Terms	143	(2)
Challenge Questions	145	(2)
Challenge Exercises	147	(2)
Challenge Scenarios	149	(2)
Copper Media: Coaxial Cabling	151	(28)
Coaxial Cable History	152	(1)
Coaxial Cable Construction	152	(2)
Conductor	153	(1)
Dielectric Material	153	(1)
Shielding	154	(1)
Insulation Jacket	154	(1)
Coaxial Cable Properties	154	(1)
Coaxial Cabling Types	155	(2)
Dual-Shielded	155	(1)
Twinaxial	156	(1)
Triaxial	156	(1)
Multi-Cable	156	(1)
Coaxial Cable Categorization	157	(3)
Coaxial Cable Connectors	160	(4)
Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) Connector	160	(1)
BNC	160	(1)
Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN)	161	(1)
Type F	161	(1)
Type N	161	(1)
Subminiature A (SMA)	162	(1)
Threaded Neill Concelman (TNC)	162	(1)
Ultra High Frequency (UHF)	163	(1)
Coaxial Cable Uses	164	(3)
Data	164	(1)
Video	165	(1)
Radio Frequency (RF)	166	(1)
Practicality and Future of Coaxial Cable	167	(1)
Chapter Summary	168	(1)
Key Terms	168	(2)
Challenge Questions	170	(5)
Challenge Exercises	175	(2)
Challenge Scenarios	177	(2)
Fiber-Optic Media	179	(26)
Fiber-Optic Cable Basics	180	(3)
Refraction and Reflection	181	(1)
Transmitters	182	(1)
Optical Receivers	183	(1)
Fiber-Optic Transmission	183	(6)
Attenuation	186	(1)
Dispersion	187	(1)
Bandwidth	187	(1)
Multiplexing	187	(2)
Types of Optical Fiber	189	(3)
Multimode	189	(1)
Single Mode	190	(1)
Glass Fiber	191	(1)
Silica Fiber	191	(1)
Liquid Core Fiber	191	(1)
Enclosure Systems and Patch Panels	192	(1)
Fiber-Optic Connectors	193	(1)
Security Considerations	194	(1)
Constructing Fiber-Optic Cabling	194	(2)
Fiber Types	196	(1)
Loose Tube	196	(1)
Tight Buffered	197	(1)
Common Cable Configurations	197	(1)
Chapter Summary	197	(1)
Key Terms	198	(1)
Challenge Questions	199	(4)
Challenge Exercises	203	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	204	(1)
Cabling System Connections and Termination	205	(34)
Twisted-Pair Connectors	206	(10)
Modular Connectors	207	(4)
Twisted-Pair Cabling Codes	211	(5)
Termination Devices	216	(6)
66-Block Termination	217	(1)
110-Block Termination	218
Other Termination Devices	22	(200)
Coaxial Connectors	222	(2)
F Connector	222	(1)
N Connector	223	(1)
BNC Connector	223	(1)
Optical Fiber Connectors	224	(5)
SC Connector	225	(1)
ST Connector	225	(1)
Termination	226	(3)
Chapter Summary	229	(1)
Key Terms	229	(1)
Challenge Questions	230	(6)
Challenge Exercises	236	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	237	(2)
Safety Considerations	239	(26)
Safety Codes and Standards	240	(4)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)	241	(1)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)	242	(1)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)	242	(1)
Environmental Safety Considerations	243	(1)
Safety Fundamentals	244	(3)
Safety Consciousness	244	(1)
Basic First Aid	244	(2)
Emergency Response Plan and Rescue	246	(1)
Personal Safety and Equipment	247	(3)
Protective Clothing	248	(1)
Eye Protection	248	(1)
Hearing Protection	248	(1)
Respiratory Protection	249	(1)
Hand Protection	249	(1)
Hard Hat Use	249	(1)
Back Support Belts	249	(1)
Handling Tools and Equipment	249	(1)
Workspace Safety Considerations	250	(3)
General Safety Tips	250	(1)
Ladder Safety	250	(1)
Hazardous Environments	251	(1)
Fire Extinguisher Use	251	(2)
Understanding Electricity	253	(2)
Voltage	253	(1)
Conductors	253	(1)
Insulators	254	(1)
Grounding	254	(1)
Working with Cabling and Electricity	255	(2)
High Voltage	255	(1)
Bonding	255	(1)
Grounding and Bonding Standards	256	(1)
Electrical Code	256	(1)
Wire Separations	256	(1)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	257	(1)
Fiber-Optic Safety Considerations	257	(1)
Chapter Summary	257	(1)
Key Terms	258	(1)
Challenge Questions	259	(5)
Challenge Exercises	264	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	264	(1)
Electrical Protection Systems	265	(22)
Grounding and Bonding Connections	266	(1)
Standards and Codes	267	(1)
National Electric Code (NEC)	267	(1)
American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association (ANSI/NFPA) 780	267	(1)
J-STD-607-A	267	(1)
Electrical Exposure	268	(4)
Lightning Exposure	268	(3)
In-Building Exposure	271	(1)
Protectors and Terminology	272	(3)
Primary Protectors	272	(1)
Secondary Protector	273	(1)
Enhanced Protection	274	(1)
Primary Protector Installation	274	(1)
Grounding Telecommunications Equipment	275	(5)
Ground Source	275	(1)
Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB)	276	(1)
Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) and Grounding Equalizer (GE)	277	(1)
Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB)	277	(1)
Other Grounding Connections	278	(2)
Chapter Summary	280	(1)
Key Terms	281	(1)
Challenge Questions	282	(1)
Challenge Exercises	283	(3)
Challenge Scenarios	286	(1)
SOHO and Residential Infrastructure Technology	287	(26)
HomePNA Systems	288	(3)
HomePNA Hardware	290	(1)
Powerline Carrier (PLC) Systems	291	(1)
PLC Protocols	291	(1)
Wireless Systems	292	(5)
IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networking	293	(1)
How Does Wireless Work?	293	(3)
Wireless Security	296	(1)
HomeRF Networking	296	(1)
Bluetooth	296	(1)
Broadband Coaxial Cabling	297	(1)
Coaxial Cable Connectors	297	(1)
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)	298	(1)
Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)	298	(1)
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS)	299	(1)
Home Automation Systems	299	(5)
Security and Monitoring Systems	300	(1)
Lighting Control and Energy Management Systems	301	(2)
Other Home Automation Areas	303	(1)
Chapter Summary	304	(1)
Key Terms	304	(1)
Challenge Questions	305	(5)
Challenge Exercises	310	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	311	(2)
Structured Cabling	313	(26)
The Purpose of Structured Cabling	314	(1)
Structured Cabling Standards Organizations	315	(3)
Structured Cabling Standards Documents	316	(2)
Structured Cabling Terminology	318	(1)
Backbone Cabling	319	(3)
Structured Cabling Raceway Types	322	(5)
Underfloor Duct Systems	322	(1)
Cellular Floor Systems	323	(1)
Ladder Rack Raceway Systems	323	(1)
Basket/Cable Tray Option	324	(1)
Raised/Access Floor Systems	324	(1)
Ceiling Distribution Systems	325	(1)
Perimeter Raceways	326	(1)
Furniture Raceways/Pathways	326	(1)
Vertical Raceway/Pathway Options	326	(1)
Horizontal Cabling	327	(4)
Consolidation Points	329	(1)
Work Areas	329	(2)
Structured Cable Types	331	(2)
Copper Patch Cord Types	332	(1)
Lighting	333	(1)
Chapter Summary	333	(1)
Key Terms	333	(2)
Challenge Questions	335	(2)
Challenge Exercises	337	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	338	(1)
Building Your Cabling Toolkit	339	(26)
Cable Pushers and Pullers	340	(1)
Labeling Systems	341	(1)
Stripping and Cutting Tools	342	(1)
Crimping Tools	343	(2)
Coaxial	343	(1)
Twisted Pair	344	(1)
Fiber SC	345	(1)
Fiber ST	345	(1)
Termination Tools	345	(2)
Coaxial	345	(1)
Twisted Pair	346	(1)
Balun	346	(1)
Fiber	346	(1)
Splicing Tools	347	(1)
Diagnostic Tools	347	(5)
Cable Testers	348	(1)
Certification Meters	349	(1)
Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)	349	(1)
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)	350	(1)
Multimeters	350	(1)
Tone and Probe Sets	351	(1)
Telephone Test Set	351	(1)
Stud Finders	351	(1)
Wire Finders	352	(1)
Other Tools	352	(1)
Tool Usage and Material Handling Data Sheets	353	(2)
Hazardous Materials and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)	353	(1)
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)	354	(1)
Chapter Summary	355	(1)
Key Terms	356	(1)
Challenge Questions	357	(4)
Challenge Exercises	361	(2)
Challenge Scenarios	363	(2)
Planning and Implementation of Premise Wiring Installations	365	(46)
Planning Premises Cabling Systems	366	(25)
Consultation	366	(1)
Flexible Design Approaches	367	(5)
Plans and Specifications	372	(1)
Construction Specifications	372	(14)
Drawings	386	(3)
Working with Retrofit/Remodel Situations	389	(2)
Installing Residential Cabling	391	(3)
Residential Design Considerations	391	(2)
Residential Plans and Specifications	393	(1)
Request for Quote/Proposal and Bidding	394	(2)
Request for Quote versus Request for Proposal	394	(1)
Bidding	395	(1)
Construction Planning, Documentation, and Management	396	(7)
Contract	396	(1)
Project Schedule	397	(2)
Site Survey	399	(1)
Initial Construction Meeting	400	(1)
Ordering and Staging Materials	400	(1)
Testing, Labeling, and Documentation	401	(2)
Chapter Summary	403	(2)
Key Terms	405	(2)
Challenge Questions	407	(2)
Challenge Exercises	409	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	410	(1)
Cabling Installation and Testing	411	(27)
Phase 1: Laying and Pulling Cabling	412	(11)
Cabling Installation Team	414	(1)
Work Area Security	415	(1)
Staging Area	415	(1)
Rough-In Support Tools and Equipment	415	(1)
Backbone Installation	416	(4)
Horizontal Cable Installation	420	(1)
Considerations for Special Cable Types	421	(2)
Phase 2: Trimming and Terminating the Cabling	423	(3)
Cutting and Splicing Cables	423	(1)
Terminating Cables Using a Punch-Down Block	424	(1)
Cable Labeling and Management	424	(1)
Consolidation Points and Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet Assemblies (MUTOAs)	425	(1)
Phase 3: Testing and Certifying the Cabling	426	(4)
Testing Before Certification	426	(4)
Certification and Documentation	430	(1)
Chapter Summary	430	(1)
Key Terms	431	(1)
Challenge Questions	431	(3)
Challenge Exercises	434	(1)
Challenge Scenarios	435	(3)
Appendix A Obtaining and Keeping Employment	438	(11)
A.1 Finding Employment	438	(1)
A.2 Ten Steps to the Workplace, Plus One	438	(6)
A.3 Staying Employed	444	(2)
A.3.1 Taking Advantage of Performance Boosters	444	(2)
A.3.2 Adding to the Bottom Line
A.3.3 Increasing Skills and Knowledge
A.4 Recommended Resources for Job Seekers and Changers	446	(3)
Appendix B The Future of Cabling	449	(6)
B.1 The Future	450	(4)
B.1.1 Coaxial Cable	451	(1)
B.1.2 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)	452	(1)
B.1.3 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP), and Foil Twisted Pair (FTP)	452	(1)
B.1.4 Wireless	453	(1)
B.1.5 Fiber Optics	453	(1)
B.2 Conclusion	454	(1)
Appendix C Cabling Resources and Information	455	(20)
C.1 General Resources	455	(1)
C.2 Cable Testers and Other Test Equipment	456	(1)
C.3 Cabling, Structured Wiring, and Component Companies	456	(10)
C.4 Electricity and Energy Basics	466	(1)
C.5 Forums	467	(1)
C.6 History of Cabling	467	(1)
C.7 Home Cabling	467	(1)
C.8 IEEE 1394: FireWire	468	(1)
C.9 Personal Safety	468	(1)
C.10 Planning, Documentation, and Drawings	468	(1)
C.11 Standards Groups and Bodies	468	(4)
C.12 Structured Cabling Guidelines	472	(1)
C.13 Training Providers	472	(1)
C.14 Wireless Systems	473	(2)
Appendix D Glossary	475	(22)
Index	497