Cabling Part 2

By: Bill Woodward

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Synopsis: A special e-book edition for network admins and technicians dealing with fiber opticsCabling is crucial to network performance, and incorrect use of cables can result in outages and constant troubleshooting. Specific standards and processes must be employed when working with fiber optics. This convenient e-book comprises Part 2 of the popular and fully updated Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring, 5th Edition, with extensive coverage of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunications standards. You will learn principles and practices essential to successfully installing and maintaining a fiber-optic network.Convenient e-book format is accessible on tablets and mobile devicesExamines the principles of fiber optic transmission, optical fiber characteristics and construction, and basic principles of lightIncludes coverage of fiber optic cables, light sources, detectors, and receivers; passive optical networks, components, and multiplexers; and system design considerationsExplains splicing, connectors, safety considerations, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restorationCovers the objectives for popular Data Cabling Installer Certification (DCIC), Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI), and Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) examsCabling Part 2: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components, 5th Edition has the information you need to master every aspect of setting up and managing a fiber-optic network.