Using This Guide ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Document Organization ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Document Conventions .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Warnings and Notifications ................................................................................................ 1-3
Formats .................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Additional Assistance ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Related Documentation .............................................................................................................. 1-4
Physical Components.................................................................................................................. 2-1
Media...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Cable....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Wire......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connector .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Port ......................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Test Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
EIA/TIA........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Cabling Types............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Coaxial Cable ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
Fiber Optics ......................................................................................................................... 4-14
Connector Types ........................................................................................................................ 4-17
AUI ....................................................................................................................................... 4-17
Coaxial Cable ...................................................................................................................... 4-19
UTP Cable............................................................................................................................ 4-23
Fiber Optics ......................................................................................................................... 4-28
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