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…mehr
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.
Andrew Oliviero is Director of Product Line Management of optical fiber products at OFS, a supplier of optical fiber, cable apparatus and specialty products. He is involved in the development of optical fiber cabling standards in TIA, IEC, ISO, and IEEE. He was involved in the development of the ANSI /TI A-568-C standard and held the Chair position of TI A's Fiber Optic LAN Section in 2007. Oliviero holds a B.S.E and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts. Bill Woodward has been working with and teaching fiber optics since 1992. He is chairman of SAE International's Aerospace Fiber Optics and Applied Photonics Committee, AS-3 and chairman of the AS-3B2 Education and Design Working Group. He has also served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association; in addition, he is chairman of the committees responsible for the FOI, FOT and DCI certifications.
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Introduction xxxiii Part I: LAN Networks and Cabling Systems1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Cabling 3 Chapter 2: Cabling Specifications and Standards 57 Chapter 3: Choosing the Correct Cabling 103 Chapter 4: Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints 133 Chapter 5: Cabling System Components 157 Chapter 6: Tools of the Trade 183 Chapter 7: Copper Cable Media 215 Chapter 8: Fiber-Optic Media 255 Chapter 9: Wall Plates 281 Chapter 10: Connectors 299 Chapter 11: Network Equipment 325 Chapter 12: Wireless Networks 343 Chapter 13: Cabling System Design and Installation .367 Chapter 14: Cable Connector Installation .401 Chapter 15: Cable System Testing and Troubleshooting 433 Chapter 16: Creating a Request for Proposal 467 Chapter 17: Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field 493 Part II: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components 507 Chapter 18: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 509 Chapter 19: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 519 Chapter 20: Basic Principles of Light 539 Chapter 21: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 555 Chapter 22: Optical Fiber Characteristics 573 Chapter 23: Safety 605 Chapter 24: Fiber-Optic Cables 621 Chapter 25: Splicing 653 Chapter 26: Connectors 693 Chapter 27: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 763 Chapter 28: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers 793 Chapter 29: Passive Components and Multiplexers 819 Chapter 30: Passive Optical Networks 849 Chapter 31: Cable Installation and Hardware 869 Chapter 32: Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations 903 Chapter 33: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing 941 Chapter 34: Troubleshooting and Restoration 995 Appendices 1037 Appendix A: The Bottom Line 1039 Appendix B: Cabling Resources 1097 Appendix C: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification 1103 Appendix D: Home Cabling: Wiring Your Home for Now and the Future 1109 Appendix E: Overview of IEEE 1394 and USB Networking 1115 Appendix F: The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) Certifications 1121 Glossary 1155 Index 1241