Thoroughly updated to conform to new ANSI/TIA/EIA standards! THE CLEAREST, MOST AUTHORITATIVE TELECOM CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDE EVER! Integrating and delivering voice, data and video is big business. With telecom networking and installation expected to grow well beyond the $4.2 billion mark, there now exists an acute need for trained and qualified cable installers. That’s why industry leaders McGraw-Hill and BICSI have joined forces to deliver the most reliable cable installation training manual available. Based on BICSI’s proven and internationally respected cabling instruction guide — and updated to conform to the most recent industry standards — this second edition features new information on international standards and codes, Division 17, advanced construction materials, retrofit projects, laying out the telecommunications room, furniture module systems and more. INSIGHT YOU CAN USE ON THE JOB RIGHT NOW! Renowned for careful research, precise writing and an easy-to-understand format, BICSI’s Telecommunication Cabling Installation is a hands-on guide and overview of the installation procedures that ensure complex telecom cabling systems work properly and efficiently. The BICSI manual’s easy-to-use format: * Presents a standards-based industry orientation * Breaks each task into bulleted steps * Provides to-the-point overviews of each task’s place in “the big picture” * Focuses on pathways, spaces, associated hardware, and structured cabling systems to enable channel/link testing within buildings * Gives guidelines for installing supporting structures, pulling cable, firestopping, grounding, terminating, splicing, connection, testing, troubleshooting, retrofitting, safety, and transmission * Covers LANs, twisted pair, fiber, Gigabit Ethernet — every system installers need to know * Reduces errors with handy checklists * Is an excellent reference for anyone needing clear cable installation guidelines, parameters, codes, terms, and acronyms * Has been field-tested by tens of thousands of technicians in 85 countries

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*Covers the real-world issues of selection, design, installation, testing, safety, legislation... neglected by university texts *An easy-to-read introduction that assumes no prior knowledge beyond basic concepts of voltage and current - ideal for non-specialists as well as practitioners *Covers new BICSI (US / international) regulations and EU framework John Crisp has produced a unique, practical guide to the principles, technology, application and installation of copper cable systems. Assuming only a basic grasp of the concepts of voltage and current, this book will appeal to a wide audience: installation engineers, production staff in the telecommunications industry, IT technicians, managers requiring a working knowledge of data cabling, vocational students and first year degree students seeking an insight into the practicalities of copper cable systems. This book uses the same successful formula as Crisp's highly regarded Introduction to Fiber Optics, which is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. A lively, readable text is supported throughout by clear illustrations, worked examples where needed, and self-check review questions. Because this is a book for engineers the practical coverage is reinforced by use of the latest interanational standards, in particular BICSI standards (USA and international) and EU requirements. This will make the book ideal for the large number of industry-based training courses. Coverage has also been matched to the requirements of the revised City & Guilds 3466-04 course.

Two books in one! Complete coverage of data cabling and fiber optics makes this the most comprehensive cabling book on the market With the growing demand for fiber optics in large-scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up-to-the-minute information. The fourth edition of this popular guide provides you with the latest on copper and fiber-optic networking. It is particularly useful for those studying for the Fiber Optics Installer or Fiber Optics Technician certifications. Part I covers the basics of cabling, while Part II is devoted to in-depth information on fiber optics, allowing you to stay up to speed on all aspects of the field. Demonstrates how to work with all of the various types of cables-from those used to network desktops to hubs and switches up to those used by major telecommunications carriers Appeals to anyone who plans, builds, and maintains a network Offers a solid foundation in fiber optics As the industry transitions from copper cabling to fiber optics, Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking, Fourth Edition is a vital tool for network administrators and technicians.

The physical linkages responsible for carrying a company's data continue to be the most neglected components of the typical network—to the extent that nearly 70% of all network-related problems result from poor cabling. In this third edition of a widely acclaimed resource, three networking experts share their extensive experience, teaching you the cabling skills you need to build a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective network cabling infrastructure. As you master these techniques, you'll learn to avoid common pitfalls and troubleshoot problems as quickly as they arise. Coverage includes: Choosing the right cables and components for your network architecture and topology Avoiding unnecessary and unexpected costs Understanding the current limitations of data communications and network cabling Understanding how laws and building codes constrain cabling Understanding the function and importance of universal cabling standards Determining when you have a cabling-related network problem Assembling a complete cabling toolkit Integrating voice and data on the same cable system Setting up an infrastructure in which desktops, printers, copiers, and other nodes share cabling Understanding issues of bandwidth, impedance, resistance, attenuation, crosstalk, capacitance, propagation, delay, and delay skew Working effectively with USB and Firewire Knowing when to discard legacy cabling and begin anew Documenting your cabling Creating an RFP and selecting a vendor

This Book Covers All Aspects Of Network And Communications Cabling, Including Physical Characteristics Of The Various Types Of Cabling, Installation Design And Implementation Guidelines, Cabling Standards And Specifications, Software And Hardware Tools For Testing And Monitoring Installations, And Premises Wiring. With A Heavy Focus On Developing Hands-On Skills And Including Many Labs And Group Exercises For Learning Reinforcement, The Book Thoroughly Prepares Readers For The Certification Objectives Covered In The BICSI, NACSE And ETA Exams.

Develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructure Fully updated for the growing demand of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunication standards, this new edition is organized into two parts. Part I covers LAN Networks and Cabling Systems offers comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Part II addresses Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components probes deeper into fiber optics, and can be used to prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and/or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications, two of the Electronic Technician's Association's leading certifications. Explains why cutting corners is a bad idea Walks you through the obstacles to high-speed data transfer Encourages you to follow the golden rules of cabling This new edition is the only book you need for current cabling methodologies and standards.

With the growing demand for fiber optics in large-scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up-to-the-minute information. This book constitutes Part 1 of Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking and focuses on LAN Networks and Cabling Systems, offering comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Contents include: 1. Introduction to Data Cabling. 2. Cabling Specifications and Standards. 3. Choosing the Correct Cabling. 4. Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints. 5. Cabling System Components. 6. Tools of the Trade. 7. Copper Cable Media. 8. Fiber-Optic Media. 9. Wall Plates. 10. Connectors. 11. Transmission Equipment. 12. Ubounded (Wireless) Media. 13. Cabling-System Design and Installation. 14. Cable-Connector Installation. 15. Cable-System Testing and Troubleshooting. 16. Creating a Request for Proposal. 17. Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field.

Fiber optic communications and the data cabling revolution -- Optical fiber theory -- Optical fiber production techniques -- Optical fiber connection theory and basic techniques -- Practical aspects of connection technology -- Connectors and joints, alternatives and applications -- Fiber optic cables -- Optical fiber highways -- Optical fiber highway design -- Component choice -- Specification definition -- Acceptance test methods -- Installation practice -- Final acceptance testing -- Documentation -- Repair and maintenance -- Case study -- Future developments.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical and telecommunications engineers interested in telecommunication cabling systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3. BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS WIRING 4. BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE 5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM 6. EQUIPMENT ROOM 7. GROUNDING 8. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LABELING 9. BUILDING ENTRANCE FACILITY 10. TESTING 11. APPENDIX A: REFERENCES 12. APPENDIX B: FIGURES.