| Electrical Characteristics of Wire | |
| Introduction | |
| Voltage in an Electric Circuit | |
| Current in an Electrical Circuit | |
| Resistance in Wiring Circuits | |
| PPower and Power Loss | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | |
| Inductance and Inductive Reactance in Wiring Circuits | |
| Capacitance in Wiring Circuits | |
| Impedance in Wiring Circuits | |
| Digital Signals | |
| Analog Signal Concepts | |
| Ground and Grounding | |
| Cross Talk in Wiring | |
| Attenuation of Signal Information | |
| Insulation of Conductors | |
| Summary | |
| Transmission Media: Twisted Pair | |
| Introduction | |
| Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cabling | |
| Cross Talk on Twisted-Pair Cable | |
| Shielding of Transmission Lines | |
| Applications and Functions of Twisted Pairs | |
| Special Applications of Twisted-Pair Wires | |
| Twisted-Pair Cable Termination | |
| Distribution Frames | |
| Existing Cable Systems and Compatibility | |
| Electrical Characteristics of Twisted-Pair Cabling | |
| Flat Cable and Ribbon Cable | |
| Tools for Installation of Twisted-Pair Wires | |
| Advantages of Twisted-Pair Wiring | |
| Summary | |
| Coaxial Cable | |
| Introduction | |
| Characteristics and Construction of Coaxial Cable | |
| Coaxial Cable Connectors and Terminations | |
| Grounding of Coaxial Cable | |
| Application of Coaxial Cable | |
| Advantages of Coaxial Cable | |
| Disadvantages of Coaxial Cable | |
| Summary | |
| Fiber Optics | |
| Introduction | |
| Fiber Types | |
| Light Conversion | |
| Cable Construction | |
| Cable Characteristics | |
| Data Rate | |
| Specifying a Type of Fiber-Optic Cable | |
| Installation Considerations | |
| Cable Termination | |
| Preparing a Splice and Termination | |
| Preparing Fiber for Splicing | |
| General Considerations | |
| Fiber-Optic Premise Connections | |
| Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling | |
| Summary | |
| NEC Requirements for Telecommunication Wiring | |
| Introduction | |
| NEC Cable Certification | |
| NEC Catalog Reference Information | |
| Vertical Flame Test | |
| Listing, Marking, and Applications of Communication Cable | |
| Installation of Communication Wires, Cables, and Accessories | |
| Applications of Communication Wires and Cables | |
| Summary | |
| Basic Network Topologies | |
| Introduction | |
| Tools of the Trade | |
| Basic Network Models | |
| Determining Network Connections | |
| Point-to-Point Topology | |
| Multipoint or Multidrop Networks | |
| Bus Network | |
| STAR Topology | |
| Hierarchical Topology | |
| Ring Network | |
| Network Access Protocols | |
| Making the Right Connection | |
| Summary | |
| Digital Subscriber Line | |
| Introduction | |
| DSL Designations-xDSL | |
| xDSL Applications | |
| DSL Access Equipment | |
| Summary | |
| Planning the Wiring Installation | |
| Introduction | |
| Project Scope | |
| Existing Cabling | |
| User Population | |
| Number and Type of Work Areas | |
| Documentation and Room-Layout Database | |
| Number and Type of Devices Required | |
| Phone and/or Station Equipment Requirements | |
| Maximum Power Allocation and the Number of Power Outlets | |
| Test Equipment and Commitment to Support Personnel Training | |
| Teleco, Voice, and Data Support Room Requirements | |
| Environmental Concerns | |
| Grounding and Bonding | |
| Cable Network Mechanical Supports | |
| Electromagnetic Interference | |
| User Device Ownership | |
| Hot Host Service | |
| Building Office and Device Inventory | |
| Network and Plan Documentation | |
| Quality and Electronic Control | |
| Service Impact Severity Classifications | |
| Service Areas Affected by Work to Be Performed | |
| Reviewing Building Plans and Cable Requirements | |
| Service Desk | |
| Scheduling the Job | |
| Writing the Request for Bid Proposal | |
| Documentation Responsibility | |
| Installing the Wiring | |
| New Building Application | |
| Establishing a Labeling Scheme | |
| DataBase Tracking System | |
| Safety | |
| Plan Review by All Affected Parties | |
| Summary | |
| Installing the Cable | |
| Introduction | |
| Making the Plan | |
| Cable Strategy | |
| Two-Point Connection Strategy | |
| Three-Point Connection Strategy | |
| Four-Point Connection Strategy | |
| Rules for Installing Cable | |
| Cable Installation Techniques | |
| General Rules for Cable Installation | |
| Cable Security | |
| Cable In | |
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