Installing a large commercial building network? Wiring a residence for Internet or home theater? Follow this guide to make sure you comply with industry standards. Features 96 pages of text, photos and wiring diagrams.
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Chapter 1 - Telecommunications Standards Overview
- EIA/TIA Standards Overview
- The Category Rating System for Unshielded Twisted Pair
- Specs for Levels, Categories and Emerging Standards
- Other Network Applications
- 150 ohm STP, 100VG-ANYLAN, 100Base-T, Gigabit Ethernet, 1000Base-T, ATM
- Other Important Information
- Safety and Installation Information
Chapter 2 - Residential and Light Commercial Installation Practices
- Wiring Overview-Circuits, Polarity, Color Codes
- Installation Practices
- Tips on Quality Installations
- Residential Wiring Diagrams
Chapter 2T - Testing & Troubleshooting Residential/Light Commercial Systems
- Tools
- Rough-in Wiring Tests
- Final Verification Testing
- Testing Security Systems
Chapter 3 - Copper Cabling for Commercial Applications
- Benefits of TIA-568-A Compliance
- 100Ω UTP Cabling Systems
- 150ohm STP Cabling Systems
- Telecommunications Closets
- Cabling System Administration (TIA-606)
- Do/Don't Installation Photos
Chapter 3T - Testing & Troubleshooting Copper Cabling Systems
- Overview
- Testing Benefits
- Definition of Channel vs. Link
Chapter 4 - Fiber Optic Installations (The TIA-568-A Standard)
- Overview of Fiber Optic Technology
- Fiber Cable Construction
- Optical Fiber Transmission
- Installing Optical Cable
- Handling Fiber Optic Cable
- Fiber Optic Cable Termination
- Fiber Connectors
- Cross Connect Panels & Workstation Outlets
Chapter 4T - Testing & Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Wiring Systems
- System Verification Testing
- Test Equipment
- Required Tests
- Testing Procedure
- Bandwidth Verification
- Other Things To Do Before Start-Up
- Troubleshooting
Appendices
- Glossary of Terms from 'ATM' to 'UTP'
- Network Diagrams
- Jack Pin Designations & Color Codes
- USOC Color Codes
- Standards Document Contact Information
- Product Ordering Guide
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