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Electrical Characteristics of Wire | |
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Introduction | |
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Voltage in an Electric Circuit | |
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Current in an Electrical Circuit | |
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Resistance in Wiring Circuits | |
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PPower and Power Loss | |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio | |
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Inductance and Inductive Reactance in Wiring Circuits | |
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Capacitance in Wiring Circuits | |
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Impedance in Wiring Circuits | |
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Digital Signals | |
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Analog Signal Concepts | |
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Ground and Grounding | |
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Cross Talk in Wiring | |
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Attenuation of Signal Information | |
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Insulation of Conductors | |
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Summary | |
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Transmission Media: Twisted Pair | |
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Introduction | |
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Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cabling | |
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Cross Talk on Twisted-Pair Cable | |
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Shielding of Transmission Lines | |
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Applications and Functions of Twisted Pairs | |
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Special Applications of Twisted-Pair Wires | |
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Twisted-Pair Cable Termination | |
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Distribution Frames | |
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Existing Cable Systems and Compatibility | |
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Electrical Characteristics of Twisted-Pair Cabling | |
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Flat Cable and Ribbon Cable | |
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Tools for Installation of Twisted-Pair Wires | |
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Advantages of Twisted-Pair Wiring | |
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Summary | |
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Coaxial Cable | |
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Introduction | |
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Characteristics and Construction of Coaxial Cable | |
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Coaxial Cable Connectors and Terminations | |
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Grounding of Coaxial Cable | |
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Application of Coaxial Cable | |
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Advantages of Coaxial Cable | |
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Disadvantages of Coaxial Cable | |
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Summary | |
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Fiber Optics | |
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Introduction | |
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Fiber Types | |
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Light Conversion | |
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Cable Construction | |
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Cable Characteristics | |
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Data Rate | |
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Specifying a Type of Fiber-Optic Cable | |
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Installation Considerations | |
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Cable Termination | |
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Preparing a Splice and Termination | |
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Preparing Fiber for Splicing | |
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General Considerations | |
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Fiber-Optic Premise Connections | |
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Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling | |
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Summary | |
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NEC Requirements for Telecommunication Wiring | |
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Introduction | |
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NEC Cable Certification | |
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NEC Catalog Reference Information | |
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Vertical Flame Test | |
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Listing, Marking, and Applications of Communication Cable | |
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Installation of Communication Wires, Cables, and Accessories | |
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Applications of Communication Wires and Cables | |
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Summary | |
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Basic Network Topologies | |
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Introduction | |
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Tools of the Trade | |
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Basic Network Models | |
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Determining Network Connections | |
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Point-to-Point Topology | |
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Multipoint or Multidrop Networks | |
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Bus Network | |
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STAR Topology | |
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Hierarchical Topology | |
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Ring Network | |
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Network Access Protocols | |
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Making the Right Connection | |
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Summary | |
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Digital Subscriber Line | |
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Introduction | |
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DSL Designations-xDSL | |
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xDSL Applications | |
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DSL Access Equipment | |
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Summary | |
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Planning the Wiring Installation | |
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Introduction | |
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Project Scope | |
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Existing Cabling | |
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User Population | |
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Number and Type of Work Areas | |
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Documentation and Room-Layout Database | |
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Number and Type of Devices Required | |
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Phone and/or Station Equipment Requirements | |
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Maximum Power Allocation and the Number of Power Outlets | |
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Test Equipment and Commitment to Support Personnel Training | |
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Teleco, Voice, and Data Support Room Requirements | |
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Environmental Concerns | |
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Grounding and Bonding | |
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Cable Network Mechanical Supports | |
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Electromagnetic Interference | |
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User Device Ownership | |
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Hot Host Service | |
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Building Office and Device Inventory | |
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Network and Plan Documentation | |
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Quality and Electronic Control | |
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Service Impact Severity Classifications | |
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Service Areas Affected by Work to Be Performed | |
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Reviewing Building Plans and Cable Requirements | |
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Service Desk | |
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Scheduling the Job | |
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Writing the Request for Bid Proposal | |
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Documentation Responsibility | |
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Installing the Wiring | |
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New Building Application | |
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Establishing a Labeling Scheme | |
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DataBase Tracking System | |
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Safety | |
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Plan Review by All Affected Parties | |
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Summary | |
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Installing the Cable | |
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Introduction | |
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Making the Plan | |
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Cable Strategy | |
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Two-Point Connection Strategy | |
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Three-Point Connection Strategy | |
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Four-Point Connection Strategy | |
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Rules for Installing Cable | |
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Cable Installation Techniques | |
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General Rules for Cable Installation | |
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Cable Security | |
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Cable In | |