Network Engineering and Structured Cabling Engineer's Handbook

Author: Li Lianye
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively introduces the basic knowledge of network cabling systems, network engineering design, construction techniques, testing, acceptance and certification processes, and standards. It basically reflects the new technologies and achievements in the field of comprehensive cabling. It is a highly practical book, suitable for engineering design, construction, management, and technical personnel in fields such as computer science, network communication, building automation control, building electrical, fire protection, and system integration. It can also serve as a teaching reference for relevant majors in higher education institutions. The book consists of 14 chapters. The foundational part covers comprehensive cabling systems, network interconnection devices, network transmission media, and the specifications and varieties of cable trays for network cabling systems. The design part includes the overall design of network engineering, key design points for various cabling system designs, design principles, and network management technologies involved in engineering design. The construction techniques section introduces cabling technologies and physical isolation techniques for each subsystem in the comprehensive cabling system. The testing section covers the testing content, methods, tools, and fault diagnosis techniques for LAN cables, twisted-pair cables, multi-pair cables, and optical fibers. The inspection and acceptance section provides detailed information on the acceptance points for various cabling projects and the related documentation. Additionally, it dedicates separate chapters to introduce new technologies such as access networks, ADSL and xDSL, video conferencing systems, and their networking solutions in detail.