Cabling the Complete Guide to Network Wiring

Sections

Chapter 1
The Golden Rules of Data Cabling
The Importance of Reliable Cabling
The Cost of Poor Cabling
Is the Cabling to Blame?
Proprietary Cabling Is a Thing of the Past
Cabling and the Need for Speed
Types of Communications Media
Cable Design
Plenum
Riser
General Purpose
Limited Use
Cable Jackets
Wire Insulation
Twists
Solid Conductors versus Stranded Conductors
Data Communications 101
Bandwidth, Frequency, and Data Rate
What a Difference a dB Makes!
Speed Bumps: What Slows Down Your Data
Hindrances to High-Speed Data Transfer
Attenuation (Loss of Signal)
Noise (Signal Interference)
Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT)
Far End Crosstalk (FEXT)
Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT)
Pair-to-Pair Crosstalk
Power-Sum Crosstalk
External Interference
Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR)
Propagation Delay
Delay Skew
The Future of Cabling Performance
Structured Cabling and Standardization
Standards and Specifying Organizations
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Cabling Standard
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Purpose and Scope
Subsystems of a Structured Cabling System
Media and Connecting Hardware Performance
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A
ANSI/TIA/EIA-607
ANSI/TIA/EIA-570-A
Other TIA/EIA Standards and Bulletins
ISO/IEC 11801
Classification of Applications and Links
Anixter Cable Performance Levels Program
Anixter Levels: Looking Forward
What About Components?
Other Cabling Technologies
●The IBM Cabling System
The IBM Cabling System
Avaya SYSTIMAX SCS Cabling System
Digital Equipment Corporation DECconnect
NORDX/CDT Integrated Building Distribution System
Topologies
Star Topology
Ring topology
UTP, Optical Fiber, and Future-Proofing
Network Architectures
Ethernet
Token Ring
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
100VG-AnyLAN
Network-Connectivity Devices
Repeaters
Hubs
Bridges
Bridge
Switches
Routers
Where Do Codes Come From?
The United States Federal Communications Commission
The National Fire Protection Association
Underwriters Laboratories
Codes and the Law
The National Electrical Code
NEC Chapter 1 General Requirements
NEC Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
NEC Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
NEC Chapter 5 Special Occupancy
NEC Chapter 7 Special Conditions
NEC Chapter 8 Communications Systems
Knowing and Following the Codes
The Cable
Horizontal and Backbone Cables
Modular Patch Cables
Pick the Right Cable for the Job
Wall Plates and Connectors
Cabling Pathways
Conduit
Cable Trays
Raceways
Fiber-Protection Systems
Wiring Closets
TIA/EIA Recommendations for Wiring Closets
Cabling Racks and Enclosures
Cross-Connect Devices
Administration Standards
Building a Cabling Tool Kit
Common Cabling Tools
Wire Strippers
Wire Cutters
Cable Crimpers
Punch-Down Tools
Fish Tapes
Voltage Meter
Cable Testing
A Cable-Toning Tool
Twisted-Pair Continuity Tester
Coaxial Tester
Optical-Fiber Testers
Cabling Supplies and Tools
Cable-Pulling Tools
Wire-Pulling Lubricant
Cable-Marking Supplies
Tools That a Smart Data-Cable Technician Carries
A Preassembled Kit Could Be It
Types of Copper Cabling
Major Cable Types Found Today
Picking the Right Patch Cables
Why Pick Copper Cabling?
Best Practices for Copper Installation
Following Standards
Planning
Installing Copper Cable
Copper Cable for Data Applications
110-Blocks
Sample Data Installations
Copper Cable for Voice Applications
66-Blocks
Sample Voice Installations
Testing
Tone Generators and Amplifier Probes
Continuity Testing
Wire-Map Testers
Cable Certification
Common Problems with Copper Cabling
Wall-Plate Design and Installation Issues
Manufacturer System
Wall-Plate Location
Wall-Plate Mounting System
Fixed-Design or Modular Plate
Fixed-Design Wall Plates
Number of Jacks
Types of Jacks
Labeling
Modular Wall Plates
Wall-Plate Jack Considerations
Biscuit Jacks
Types of Biscuit Jacks
Advantages of Biscuit Jacks
Disadvantages of Biscuit Jacks
Twisted-Pair Cable Connectors
Patch-Panel Terminations
Modular Jacks and Plugs
Shielded Twisted-Pair Connectors
Coaxial Cable Connectors
F-Series Coaxial Connectors
N-Series Coaxial Connectors
The BNC Connector
Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors
Fiber-Optic Connector Types
Installing Fiber-Optic Connectors
Introduction to Fiber-Optic Transmission
Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling
Immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Higher Possible Data Rates
Longer Maximum Distances
Better Security
Disadvantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling
Higher Cost
Difficult to Install
Types of Fiber-Optic Cables
Composition of a Fiber-Optic Cable
Additional Designations of Fiber-Optic Cables
Fiber Installation Issues
Components of a Typical Installation
Fiber-Optic Performance Factors
Infrared Transmissions
How Infrared Transmissions Work
Advantages of Infrared
Disadvantages of Infrared
Examples of Infrared Transmissions
Radio-Frequency (RF) Systems
How RF Works
Advantages of RF
Disadvantages of RF
Examples of RF
Microwave Communications
How Microwave Communication Works
Advantages of Microwave Communications
Disadvantages of Microwave Communications
Examples of Microwave Communications
Elements of a Successful Cabling Installation
Proper Design
Quality Materials
Good Workmanship
Cabling Topologies
Bus Topology
Ring Topology
Mesh Topology
Backbones and Segments
Selecting the Right Topology
Cabling Plant Uses
Telephone
Television
Fire-Detection and Security Cabling
Televisions
Choice of Media
Telecommunications Rooms
LAN Wiring
Telephone Wiring
Power Requirements
HVAC Considerations
Cabling Management
●Physical protection
Physical Protection
Electrical Protection (Spike Protection)
Fire Protection
Data and Cabling Security
EM (Electromagnetic) Transmission Regulation
Tapping Prevention
Cabling Installation Procedures
1.Design the cabling system
Design the Cabling System
Schedule the Installation
Install the Cabling
Terminate the Cable
Test the Installation
Twisted-Pair Cable-Connector Installation
Types of Connectors
Conductor Arrangement
Connector Crimping Procedures
Coaxial Cable-Connector Installation
Fiber-Optic Cable-Connector Installation
Connector Types
Connectorizing Methods
Connector Installation Procedures
Installation Testing
Copper-Cable Tests
Fiber-Optic Tests
Cable-Plant Certification
Creating a Testing Regimen
Copper-Cable Certification
Fiber-Optic Certification
Third-Party Certification
Cable-Testing Tools
Continuity Testers
Tone Generators
Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR)
Fiber-Optic Power Meters
Fiber-Optic Test Sources
Optical Loss Test Sets and Test Kits
Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs)
Fiber-Optic Inspection Microscopes
Visual Fault Locators
Multifunction Cable Scanners
Troubleshooting Cabling Problems
Establishing a Baseline
Locating the Problem
Resolving Specific Problems
What Is a Request for Proposal?
What Do We Want in Life?
Developing a Request for Proposal
The Needs Analysis
Designing the Project for the RFP
Writing the RFP
Distributing the RFP and Managing the Vendor-Selection Process
Distributing RFPs to Prospective Vendors
Vendor Selection
Project Administration
Cutover
General
Purpose of This RFP
Cable Plant
Hints and Guidelines
Know What You Are Doing
Plan the Installation
Have the Right Equipment
Test and Document
Train Your Crew
Work Safely
Make It Pretty
Look Good Yourself
Plan for Contingencies
Match Your Work to the Job
Waste Not, Want Not
Case Studies
A Small Job
A Large Job
A Peculiar Job
An Inside Job
Glossary
Informational Internet Resources
The Cabling News Group FAQ
Whatis
TIA Online
TechFest
TechEncyclopedia
Global Technologies, Inc
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification
Apply and Be Accepted as a Candidate for the Designation of RCDD
Successfully Pass the Stringent RCDD Exam
Check Out BICSI and the RCDD Program for Yourself
Home-Cabling Facts and Trends
Structured Residential Cabling
Picking Cabling Equipment for Home Cabling
Thinking Forward
IEEE 1394
References
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) Certifications
1.0BASIC ELECTRICITY
4.0 CABLE CONSTRUCTION
2.0DATA COMMUNICATIONS BASICS
3.0DEFINITIONS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
4.0CABLE CONSTRUCTION
5.0CABLE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
6.0CABLING STANDARDS
7.0BASIC NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
8.0BASIC NETWORK ARCHITECTURES
9.0NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE - NEC and UL requirements
12.0 CONNNECTORS AND OUTLETS
10.0CABLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
11.0DCIC INSTALLATION TOOLS
12.0CONNNECTORS AND OUTLETS
13.0CABLING SYSTEM DESIGN
14.0CABLING INSTALLATION
15.0CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

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