Plan, sell, bid on, install, and upgrade home wiring for networked services The industry explosion in whole-home wiring, also known as structured wiring, is a lucrative opportunity for cable installers, electricians, IT managers, and telecom equipment manufacturers to expand into the residential arena. Developed for BISCI’s internationally respected curriculum for Registered Residential Installers, Residential Network Cabling provides you with the most reliable residential network cabling manual available. This resource is compliant with NEC, FCC, ANSI/TIA/EIA, CEBus, Firewire, and Bluetooth standards and has been field-tested by tens of thousands of technicians in 85 countries. Here’s all the information and step-by-step training advice you need to master, including: New installation Upgrades Integration for add-ons Much more

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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.

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.

Presents the latest electrical regulation code that is applicable for electrical wiring and equipment installation for all buildings, covering emergency situations, owner liability, and procedures for ensuring public and workplace safety.