LAN Wiring, 3/e

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I. 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 II. WIRING TECHNOLOGY

Chapter 7: Work Area Outlets

Chapter 8: Telecommunication Room Terminations

Chapter 9: Patch Panels, Cross Connects, and Patch Cords

Chapter 10: User Cords and Connectors

Chapter 11: Open Office Wiring

Chapter 12: Fiber Optic Techniques

Chapter 13: Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Cabling Technology

Chapter 14: Wireless LANs

Part III. WIRE MANAGEMENT

Chapter 15: Telecommunications Rooms and Wire Management

Chapter 16: Testing and Certifying LAN Wiring

Chapter 17: Monitoring and Administering LAN Wiring

Chapter 18: Troubleshooting LAN Wiring

Chapter 19: Training and Certification

Appendix A: Wire and Cable Technology for LANs

Appendix B: Legacy Cabling Systems

Appendix C: On-line Resources

Appendix D: Standards Organizations (where to get copies of standards)

Appendix E: LAN Wiring Standards

Appendix F: Membership Organizations and Training

Glossary

Index