A guide to the design, procurement, installation and testing procedures for local area networks (LANs) using copper and optical fibre cable technology. It describes the theory as well as practical issues involved in the complexities of today's office-based LANs. It also compares international, European, and US LAN and premises cabling standards.

Covering major standards and relevant design issues, this book explains how to specify, install, and test a modern reliable structured cabling system and analyzes the terminology and physics behind the standards.

This book provides a complete guide to the design, procurement, installation and testing procedures for local area networks (LANs) using both copper and optical fibre cable technology. International, European and American LAN and premises cabling standards are explained and compared including the latest Category 5, Category 6 and Category 7 proposals. The latest standards in testing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance and fire safety are also covered in detail.

By describing the theory as well as the practical issues involved, this book is an unrivalled source of information...