Cabling
Description
Use this in-depth guide to reinforce your preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications from the Electronics Technicians Association.
The Complete Cabling Guide--Updated, Expanded, and Better Than Ever
Did you know that nearly 70 percent of all network-related problems are due to poor cabling? If you're in charge of a network infrastructure, you need this widely acclaimed resource on your shelf. Updated and greatly expanded, the new edition of this definitive guide is a complete, hands-on guide to both copper and fiber-optic networking, and it's packed with expert advice, best practices, and pages of the latest industry specifications and standards.
Follow the golden rules of cabling, explore all the different types of cables, see why cutting corners is a bad idea, discover the obstacles to high-speed data transfer, and more, as you develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructure.
Topics include
Introduction to data cabling
Cabling specifications and standards
Choosing the correct cabling
Cable system components and infrastructure constraints
Network equipment
Fiber-optic, copper, and wireless media
Design considerations for copper and fiber-optic systems
Principles of fiber-optic transmission
Passive components, multiplexers, and optical networks
Testing equipment, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restoration
You'll also find an overview of IEEE 1394 and USB networking, an appendix on home cabling, information on cabling resources, and more.