The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking

Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking
By Andrew Oliviero, Bill Woodward


* Publisher: Sybex
* Number Of Pages: 1128
* Publication Date: 2009-07-20
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470477075
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470477076



Product Description

Two books in one! Complete coverage of data cabling and fiber optics makes this the most comprehensive cabling book on the market

With the growing demand for fiber optics in large–scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up–to–the–minute information. The fourth edition of this popular guide provides you with the latest on copper and fiber–optic networking. It is particularly useful for those studying for the Fiber Optics Installer or Fiber Optics Technician certifications.

Part I covers the basics of cabling, while Part II is devoted to in–depth information on fiber optics, allowing you to stay up to speed on all aspects of the field.

* Demonstrates how to work with all of the various types of cables–from those used to network desktops to hubs and switches up to those used by major telecommunications carriers
* Appeals to anyone who plans, builds, and maintains a network
* Offers a solid foundation in fiber optics

As the industry transitions from copper cabling to fiber optics, Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber–Optic Networking, Fourth Edition is a vital tool for network administrators and technicians.


From the Back Cover

Use this in–depth guide to reinforce your preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications from the Electronics Technicians Association.

The Complete Cabling Guide—Updated, Expanded, and Better Than Ever

Did you know that nearly 70 percent of all network–related problems are due to poor cabling? If you?re in charge of a network infrastructure, you need this widely acclaimed resource on your shelf. Updated and greatly expanded, the new edition of this definitive guide is a complete, hands–on guide to both copper and fiber–optic networking, and it?s packed with expert advice, best practices, and pages of the latest industry specifications and standards.

Follow the golden rules of cabling, explore all the different types of cables, see why cutting corners is a bad idea, discover the obstacles to high–speed data transfer, and more, as you develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost–effective cabling infrastructure.

Topics include

* Introduction to data cabling
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Cabling specifications and standards
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Choosing the correct cabling
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Cable system components and infrastructure constraints
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Network equipment
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Fiber–optic, copper, and wireless media
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Design considerations for copper and fiber–optic systems
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Principles of fiber–optic transmission
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Passive components, multiplexers, and optical networks
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Testing equipment, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restoration

You?ll also find an overview of IEEE 1394 and USB networking, an appendix on home cabling, information on cabling resources, and more.

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More Bench-Tested Circuits

More Bench-Tested Circuits
By Tom Larsen


* Publisher: Paladin Press
* Number Of Pages: 72
* Publication Date: 1998-11-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1581600070
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781581600070



Product Description:

Larsen's latest is packed with fun, inexpensive and brilliantly simple designs, each with a detailed schematic. There's an incendiary method of destroying inaccessible taps and bugs, circuits for detecting phone line cuts and usage, designs for undetectable phone taps, ways to use off-the-shelf components to remotely control a bug or phone tap, some low-power-drain circuits for marking hidden caches and much more! For academic study only.



Summary: Wow how'd that happen
Rating: 1

The information here is way out of date. 15_+ years. Could not recommend this to anyone.


Summary: More Bench-Tested Circuts
Rating: 5

Good companion to read with the the first book.....simple but effective circuts........


Summary: The companion volume to "Bench-Tested Circuits"
Rating: 2

On its own this book is not worth the money, but if it's regarded as the companion to the earlier volume it is just worth the money, especially if it they are both offered together for a reduced price.

As before, the book is a random collection of circuits, most of which are old, well-known (but also reliable) technology.

Some, such as the intrusion alarms, present yet more variations on circuits provided in the first book. Some, such as the subcarrier decoder, should have been in the first book. Some, such as the component analayser used to sweep for hardwire or phone taps are interesting, but a lot of hard work. Others, such as the proximity detector, may not work at all in practice.
The circuit designed to destroy hard-to-get-at bugs is almost guaranteed to kill you. The timers are nasty. If the stories you hear are true, people who want you to design timers are going to use them to commit arson - or worse. Avoid them!

Many circuits make use of specific devices from Radio Shack that are unobtainable outside North America.

Taken all together, a bit of a mixed bag.


Summary: More Bench-Tested Circuits
Rating: 5

My buddy and me used some of the plans from this book and his first Bench Tested Circuits book and we were able to fool some high priced CM folks who came in a big white van loaded with lots of Counter Measures equipment. We were on the road at the time and all we had was a [electronics store]and a Hardware Store in the whole dirt water town, what a dive. We even recorded some of the chatter for the client of the hot-shot CM team. Client was very pleased! The circuits are pretty simple, yet hard to detect. They work as good as many of the more complicated circuits that we have used in the past.


Summary: A waist of time and money
Rating: 1

I would strongly suggest that the would be purchaser look else wear ! This book contains little of what the title suggests, and of that very little, most of the information is simplistic or out of date.

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Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides)
By Carl Vogel

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
* Number Of Pages: 384
* Publication Date: 2009-06-22
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071622934
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071622936

Product Description:

A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground up

Written by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle.

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing vehicle. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you.

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle covers:

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Energy savings and environmental benefits
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Rake, trail, and fork angle
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Frame and design
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Batteries and chargers
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DC and AC motor types
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Motor controllers
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Accessories and converters
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Electrical system and wiring
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Conversion process
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Safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Summary: A first book for the builder--Class is in.
Rating: 5

If you are serious about making an electric motorcycle, I would say this should be your first book. You must build a better bike, and to do that you should understand the fundamentals. Know what your wizards did (and failed to do) and you will actualize on your dream faster.

It is a 300 page book not only about electric components (inner workings in detail) and their history, but also a guide as to what choices you would need to make when designing your own personal motorcycle. It is not about making choices for you, but more about the grocery store out there for you to design your own bike. He provides, simple to understand, concise information on the strengths and limitations on each one. I was particularly entertained by the candid stories that demonstrated his failures in choosing wisely. I also was pleasantly suprised by his style of writing that exhibits a personality that I would want to see in a teacher--approachable, inviting, and in regard to his content, concise and detailed. I would certainly recommend that a digital book update be made available or a website be created so that the readers could extend on his book. Or perhaps the author can start a free podcast to discuss newer technology such as the batteries, that are always being updated.

Summary: LOVED IT!
Rating: 4

I have no real handyman background, but was intreagued by the title of this book. Plus, I'm starting to understand we need to get off the oil! So, with no real inrention of building a motorcycle, I bought the book as a "rush-hour" read. I was pleasantly surprised! I don't know if I'm ever gonna really build my own motorcycle, but I recommend this book as a cool read for anyone interested in motorcylces or alternate fuels...

Summary: Miss Titled Book
Rating: 1

This book should have been titled "Electric Components and their History". Over 300 pages and most is about the components and their inner workings. Like what is inside a battery. Most of the batteries and motors are not even what you would use for a Motorcycle. The last chapter titled "The Build" is just a few more pictures from the first chapter. If you want to know about electric components this is the book for you. If you want to build an Electric Motorcycle forget it this is anything but that book. Very disappointing I expected to build a motorcycle not study history, most of which was outdated. Even reporting on the EV1 being distroyed, how long ago was that? This is a reprint not an update.

Summary: good green motorcycle book
Rating: 5

i thought the book lived up to its name. the book has alot of electric info in it. i was looking for a book to help me convert my old motorcycle over to electric, and this book did just that. the book also has alot of historical info about electric vehicles, and will keep you reading for hours. i think this book is definatly one you should buy and read if you are planning on building your own electric bike. it was definatly worth its money to me.

Summary: disappointed
Rating: 2

This book is a 2009 edition,it has exactly the same EV info,as a 20 year old book I already own,Except not as good.
Full of history,good and bad points,A huge section on saving the planet,Also huge section on each part,ie history,how,and why it works,also make your own descission what to buy ?.
Promises of a fast or long range or all round bike,Answer work it out your self ?.The build section,or what I did as a lad,small blurry,black and white pictures,less than 10 pages,of an 800lbs bike,that does'nt go very far or mildly fast, Disappointed,I expected the latest info,and a large part of the book to be the build,of a resent project,Not some old gezzers memoirs, I really do not care that sir Issac,got hit on the head,by an apple,I do not need to no the inner workings,history of each and every part,I want a recent build,with recent parts,for an all round bike,ie 65 mph longest range I can get,with the lightest bike possible.

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