The concepts of electricity,waves,and signaling,in addition to standards and codes,are essential to understanding and working safely with data cabing. This text covers theory and foundational material related to cabling in addition to practical,hands-on procedures and coverage of standards and safety practices. The authors have written from their extensive experience to present cabling topics using a no-nonsense approach. This text uses an easy-to-understand,practical format,making it not only more interesting to the student but easier for the instructor to explain and hold the attention of the stududents. With pertinent lab exercises, strong real-world scenarios, instruction on the use of common, popular tools and practices, and recommended strategies and implementations, this book provides coverage of all necessary topics for individviduals interested in learning basic cabling concepts and procedures.
Key Features
- Each chapter begins with astatement of learning objectives.
- Step-by-step examples of cabling-related concepts and procedures are presented throughout the text.
- Illustations are used both to clarify the material and to very the presentation.
- Notes,Tips,and Warnings are included to alert the reader to additional and helpful information related to the subject being discussed.
- Chapter Summation, Key Terms, Challenge Exercises, and Challenge Scenarios are provided at the end of each chpter.
Chapter 1 Voice and Data Cabling Basics
Chapter 2 Cabling Standards and Specifications
Chapter 3 Understanding Signals
Chapter 4 Data Network Signals
Chapter 5 Copper Media: Twisted-Pair Cabling
Chapter 6 Copper Media: Coaxial cabling
Chapter 7 Fiber-Optic Media
Chapter 8 Cabling System Connections and Termmination
Chapter 9. Safety Considerations
Chapter 10. Electrical Protection Systems
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