Cabling Handbook, Second Edition is a professional guide, a comprehensive up-to-the-minute for each aspect of LAN and telecommunications cables, from planning through installation and management. Brand new second edition has been updated with a wide range of new fiber technology, home networking, cable modems, and more. Rely on this book for expert guidance on: * Estimating the cost of upgrading the cable plant * Choosing the right installer and installation supervision * Selecting the optimal cabling systems and products * Deploying a wireless LAN with maximum reliability, coverage, throughput, and security * Manage the cable system to minimize costs and maximize long-term long-term reliability * Solve problems quickly and effectively the cable system Expert John Vacca beyond the LAN, to review issues related to cable lock associated with campus networks, WANs, and Internet. This book contains a detailed list of the top cable installers, fiber optic cable manufacturers, cable labeling vendor, SCSI, and wireless LAN service providers.