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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.
List of contents
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.
18. History of Fiber Optics.
19. Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission.
20. Basic Principles of Light.
21. Optical Fiber Construction and Theory.
22. Optical Fiber Characteristics.
23. Safety.
24. Fiber Optic Cables.
25. Splicing.
26. Connectors.
27. Fiber Optic Light Sources.
28. Fiber Optic Detectors and Receivers.
29. Passive Components and Multiplexers.
30. Passive Optical Networks (PON).
31. Cable Installation and Hardware.
32. Fiber Optic System Design Considerations.
33. Test equipment and Link/Cable Testing.
34. Troubleshooting and Restoration.