Premises Cabling Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a non-engineer who began supporting LAN network infrastructure a couple of years ago. I've read a couple of other books on premises cabling and they all pretty much tell you the same kind of things, basic rules for cabling, tips, do's and don'ts. However, this book delves a little deeper into the electrical properties and gives you some needed insight into why certain practices are better than others. This is critical as the newer technologies are deployed and the tolerances of Cat5 cable begin to be stressed. It helps you cut through the gobbledy-gook of the marketeers, also.
Book covers all the basics, why structured cable, properties of Cat5 and fiber, connectors, OSI model, cross-connects, installation techniques, certification, etc.
Only criticism I have is that it was published in 1996 and that a new edition would be nice, especially after the Cat6 standards are finalized.
Best thing I can say is that after borrowing a friend's copy for about 6 months, I decided to take the plunge and buy my own.

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Now in its second edition, Premises Cabling is ideal for readers seeking a thorough introduction to premises cabling, its components, and how they fit together. In recognition of the growing importance of standards-based systems, Premises Cabling, 2nd Edition is built around various standards for generic cabling systems, such as TIA/EIA-568B for commercial buildings and -570A for homes. Thoroughly revised and updated, Premises Cabling, 2nd Edition is one of the only books that includes coverage of Category 6 cable and addresses the growing use of structured cabling systems in homes. This edition also features all-new chapters on intelligent buildings and residential cabling. The newest twisted-pair technology for category 5e and 6 cabling, new performance requirements, new network standards plus new developments in fiber optics are also included.

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