LAN wiring, 2nd ed 2000

This edition has been updated to include LAN cabling standards and developments in fibre optics, gigabit ethernet, cable support structures and wireless LANs. It has information to help design, install and maintain structured cabling systems for data networking.

Introduction Part 1: LAN WIRING SYSTEMS 1. Designing LAN Wiring Systems 2. Structured Cabling System Design 3. Wire and Cable Technology for LANs 4. LAN Topologies from 10 Mbps to Gigabit 5. Systems for LAN Cabling 6. Future-Proofing Your LAN Wiring Part 2: WIRING TECHNOLOGY 7. Station Outlets 8. Wiring Closet Terminations 9. Patch Panels & Interconnection 10. User Cords and Connectors 11. Work Group Wiring 12. Fiber Optic Cabling Techniques 13. Cabling Structures for the Enterprise 14. Wireless LANs Part 3: WIRE MANAGEMENT 15. Locating Wiring Closets 16. Testing and Certification 17. Monitoring the LAN 18. Troubleshooting the LAN 19. Getting Trained and Certified Appendices: A- On-line Resources B- Standards Organizations -where to get copies of standards C- LAN Wiring Standards D- Organizations -Membership Organizations Training and Certification Organizations Glossary Index