A complete guide to the design, procurement, installation, and testing procedures for cable in Local Area Networks. Compares U.S. and European standards and the latest proposals for Categories 5, 6, and 7. For IT managers, consultants, cable installation engineers, and systems designers in need of the most up-to-date information.
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Basic Applied Mathematics
Chapter 3 : Basic Physics - Electrical
Chapter 4 : Basic Physics - Optical
Chapter 5 : Communications Theory
Chapter 6 : Local Area Networking and Associated Cabling
Chapter 7 : Copper Cable Technology - Cable
Chapter 8 : Copper Cable Technology - Components
Chapter 9 : Copper Cable Technology - Transmission Characteristics
Chapter 10 : Copper Cable Technology - Testing
Chapter 11 : Optical Cable Technology - Optical Fibre
Chapter 12 : Optical Cable Technology - Cable
Chapter 13 : Optical Cable Technology - Components
Chapter 14 : Optical Cable Technology - Testing
Chapter 15 : Cable System Design and International Standards
Appendix A : List of Some Relevant Standards
Appendix B : Contact Addresses for Standards Organisations and Other Interested Bodies
Index
