Chapter 6. Wiring the NetworkCables, Connectors, Concentrators, and Other Network Components


SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE

Structured Wiring 74

Important Definitions 77

Physical Cable Types 81

Terminations and Connections 92

Telecommunications Rooms 99

Bridging the gap between the stated standards and the actual implementation of bringing a network to a user's desktop workstation is not the simple task you might expect. Connecting tens, hundreds, or even thousands of computers can become an exercise in futility if proper planning is not done. Planning and installing your cable plant carefully is vital for ease of future upgrading and expanding your network.

For more information about the planning necessary for a successful network implementation, see Chapter 2, "Overview of Network Topologies," and Chapter 3, "Network Design Strategies."


This chapter covers quite a few technical details that relate to the network cables and other components used in your network. Although the definitions and other material you'll find in this chapter might seem overwhelming at first, this chapter is a good reference when you encounter some of these terms later in the book.




Upgrading and Repairing Networks
Upgrading and Repairing Networks (5th Edition)
ISBN: 078973530X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 411

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