LAN Wiring [Paperback]

James Trulove (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0071357769 | ISBN-13: 978-0071357760 | Edition: 2

This edition of the bestselling, state-of-the-art guide to cable installation for voice and data--shows installers the details of proper LAN cabling, and network and IT managers the basics of connecting LAN hardware. Updated to include the very newest cabling standards, and the latest advances in fiber optics, gigabit ethernet, cable support structures, and wireless LANs. Includes over 200 detailed illustrations.

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****Four Star Reader Reviews from Amazon.com: "This is the best (and only) book that I have found about network cabling. It explains everything!" "This is the book on network cabling. This book is ten times better than anything I have ever found on physical cabling." Includes 200+ detailed illustrations Introducing the new edition of the bestselling, state-of-the-art guide to cable installation for voice and data ... Packed with essential time- and trouble-saving information, and written by a 25-year cabling veteran, LAN Wiring shows installers all the details of proper LAN cabling, while it teaches network and IT managers the basics of connecting LAN hardware. It’s all here: everything you need to design, install, and maintain today's high-performance structured cabling systems for data networks of all topologies. Inside you’ll find quick reference data, diagrams, tables, charts, details, and standards designed to make your job go smoothly and quickly. This is the one resource that helps your future-proofed system stand as a model of reliability and ease of maintenance. The not-to-be-missed second edition features the very newest cabling standards, Gigabit Ethernet, cable support structures, wireless LANs, plus: *Updates on the latest TIA/EIA and TSB wiring standards *Hot topics in connectivity, technologies, topologies, and techniques—Category 5e, Category 6, and emerging Category 7, copper cabling, Gigabit Ethernet copper and fiber, backward compatibility scanning for new ACR, FEXT, PSFEXT, PSNEXT parameters *A comparison of fiber versus copper *Work group wiring *Fiber optic cabling techniques *Wireless Networking *More help with monitoring and troubleshooting *Five totally new chapters *60% more illustrations *Guidance and information on getting trained and certified *New online resources James Trulove has accumulated more than a quarter century of experience in LAN and data communications systems with companies such as Motorola, ISG, and Intel. Trulove has an extensive background in designing, installing, and troubleshooting LAN cabling and networks, and currently works for a leading distributor of networking systems and equipment.

About the Author

James Trulove has accumulated more than a quarter century of experience in LAN and data communications systems with companies such as Motorola, ISG, and Intel. Trulove has an extensive background in designing, installing, and troubleshooting LAN cabling and networks, and currently works for a leading distributor of networking systems and equipment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (August 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071357769
• ISBN-13: 978-0071357760
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,803,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a MUST for data networking professionals!, October 6, 2000

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Malcolm Myler (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LAN Wiring (Paperback)

My work revolves around designing and building data, voice and video network distribution systems. LAN Wiring is a fantastic resource for building copper, fiber, and even wireless data infrastructures!

Not only will LAN Wiring help you today, it offers terrific advice and guidance for including upgrade paths for future growth. Trulove thoroughly covers technology that is currently available, as well as what is anticipated down the road.

One thing I truly appreciate about this book is the detailed information on industry standards supported by diagrams and illustrations. I was especially pleased at the coverage for wireless LAN's, an area I have been greatly involved in lately.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, and an excellent value, October 24, 2000

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Timothy Walker (Orlando, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LAN Wiring (Paperback)

One thing that some "certified professionals" lack these days is an understanding of cabling... they call that wire a backbone for a reason, you know. With plenty of illustrations and a wealth of practical knowledge, this book is an asset to any sysadmin's library, providing the information that you REALLY need to know when crawling through an overhead duct with a flashlight in your teeth.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars OK if you're an electrical engineer, October 28, 2010

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This review is from: LAN Wiring (Kindle Edition)

This is an EXTREMELY technical book/manual. I'm a homeowner wiring my home with Cat6 cable, putting in a patch panel, switch etc and thought this would be a practical book on how to wire your home for Ethernet....wrong. This is a technical manual for electrical engineers. I ended up returning it. For someone who needs a technical book on LAN wiring this might be a 5 star item but I suspect for most people this won't be very useful.