...When installing cables there are several factors to consider: cost, future expansion, bandwidth, signal strength, and EMI. Each type of cable has different specifications that affect these installations and every job will have different needs associated with those factors. When working on a worksite there are a few tools you will need; such as cable pulleys, punch downs, wire cutters, and cable strippers. You will need most of these tools to install your cable into your building. For preexisting buildings you will need different style tools to complete your job. You may need a fish tape or fiberglass push pole it really depends on the type of job you are going to be doing and what type of cable or fiber you are going to be working with. This will determine what tools you will need to get the job done correctly and safely. Before you begin the first thing you will need is a plan on how to perform your task. Without this there will only be confusion and pain for you. Next you will need to know what the customer needs which cable or fiber you’re going to be installing. After that you will need to know distance from your leased line to your routers and which cable you will need for your backbone and horizontal lines. Safety is the most important thing to remember in this job field. Working with electricity and working aloft will get you killed in a hurry or seriously injured. After all the work is done clean up and make sure the job is done properly and works without fail. There...
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...ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NT1310 Physical Networking GRADED ASSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------- Student Professional Experience Project NSA SPE Project 1 (to be completed by the end of NT1310): Install, Configure, Test, Maintain and/or Document the Worksite Local Area Network and Its Components Purpose The purpose of the Student Professional Experience (SPE) project is to provide you an opportunity for work experience in your field or in a related field to add to your résumé. You may have an opportunity to serve your community or work for a local employer for a project that will take between 20 and 30 hours. Project Logistics Career Services will identify an employer with needs in the following areas: Network related tasks (mostly confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environments) Students are expected to practice various skills discussed in all the technical courses in Quarters 1 through 3 of the NSA program at an employer’s site on network related tasks (more confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Networking with Server 2008 environments) that would involve installation, configuration, testing, maintenance and documentation of the worksite network and its components, and to properly document the technical information in all involved activities. Such documentation will be used as the source material for Items 2 and 3 defined in the Deliverables section of this document. Possible example projects could...
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...When performing a cable installation there is certain factors which need to be addressed prior to starting your design. Planning is one of the most important aspects or a proper design for your installation. Deciding where your cables are going to be ran what equipment you’re going to need to set up the network system. What tools you’re going to need to achieve the desired outcome and materials. Also, making sure the area you are going to be installing in is up to NFPA, FCC, UL, NEC code. Verifying that a system is safe from harming any occupants that may inhabit the structure is key to quality and control. Also if your equipment is safe and of good quality not only will your system be safe but also run better. If you have wires hanging out, shorts in networking hardware, systems that run too hot and placed in tight areas with no ventilation just some examples. Some aspects of proper design are having a detailed plan of how the installation will proceed, you should know the scope of the project, and i.e.…how many cable runs you have what connections need to be made. Your design should also be made available to all people involved with the installation. As well as contain a blueprint of how the cables will be installed. Tools that will be useful in your installation will be, Wire cutters, crimpers, pen and paper, fish tape, pull string, two way radio, labeling materials, punch down tool, toning tools, basic hand tools. I know I have used off the book tools to install cabling...
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...ITT Technical Institute NT1310 Physical Networking Student Course Package Bring this document with you each week Students are required to complete each assignment and lab in this course package on time whether or not they are in class. Late penalties will be assessed for any assignments or labs handed in past the due date. The student is responsible for replacement of the package if lost. Table of Contents Syllabus 2 Student Professional Experience 19 Graded Assignments and Exercises 23 Labs 47 Documenting your Student Professional Experience 57 ITT Technical Institute NT1310 Physical Networking Onsite Course SYLLABUS Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours) Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: NT1210 Introduction to Networking or equivalent Course Description: This course examines industry standards and practices involving the physical components of networking technologies (such as wiring standards and practices, various media and interconnection components), networking devices and their specifications and functions. Students will practice designing physical network solutions based on appropriate capacity planning and implementing various installation, testing and troubleshooting techniques for a computer network. Where Does This Course Belong? | | | NT2799 | | | | | | | | NSA Capstone | | | | | | | Project | | | | | NT2580...
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... ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NT1310 Physical Networking ASSESSMENTS -1- 09/27/2012 NT1310 Physical Networking Mid-Term Exam Scope This exam tests the objectives in Units 1-4. 1. Which of the following is not a common cable used today? a. Twisted-Pair b. Fiber-Optic c. Plenum d. Coaxial 2. What unit of measurement is a tenfold logarithmic ratio of power output to power input? a. Volts b. Hertz c. Watts d. Decibel 3. Which of the following does not contribute to attenuation? a. Conductor resistance b. Mutual capacitance c. Impedance d. Frequency increases 4. Which of the following is not a type of crosstalk? a. Alien Crosstalk b. Pair-to-Pair Crosstalk c. Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk d. Mutual Crosstalk 5. Which organization is part of the US government? a. Federal Communications Commission b. Underwriters Laboratories c. National Fire Protection Association d. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 6. What is the National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) responsible for? a. Works with cabling and other manufacturers to ensure that electrical devices are safe. b. The development and publication of the National Electric Code. c. Helps promote standardization of electrical components, power wires and cables. d. Responsible for 30 percent of the electrical-engineering, computer and controltechnology literature published in the world today. -2- 09/27/2012 NT1310 Physical Networking 7. A telecommunications room can sometimes be referred...
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...Unit 6 Cable Testers Cable Tester is a device that is used to check the connectivity of and signal strength of a wired cable installation to insure the server and computer are properly installed. A tester main function is to determine connectivity and provide the installer with information regarding a pass or fail reading. Cable testers will be used at the time of installation and while trouble shooting a problem. Although testers can be purchased in a high to low price range, it is best to purchase high quality equipment, this will save time frustration and money. Time-Domain Reflectmeters (TDR) is the standard tool used to determine the length of a copper cable and locates the impedance signal, caused by shorts, damaged cables and interference with other systems. LCD or CRT screen display their reading in a waveform. A high quality TDR can test any type of cable that uses metallic conductors, such as coaxial and twisted pairs. TDR have many more valuable functions such as detecting large faults, water damage, crimped, cut smashed cables measures lengths and distances to any of issues. TDR can also be used as an inventory tool allowing the installer to determine if the reel contains enough cable to complete a particular job. It is my opinion that the TDR should be included in cable kit. Multifunction Cable Scanners, primary advantage is its user friendly applications, by simply connecting the unit to the cable and pressing a button the unit will perform most of the...
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...Term Name the common cable types used today | | Definition UTP, STP, and Fiber Optic | | | Term What unit of measurement is a tenfold logarithmic ratio of power output to power input? | | Definition Decibel | | | Term Name 3 things that can contribute to attenuation. | | Definition Conductor Resistance, Mutual Capactitance, Impedence. | | | Term Name 3 types of crosstalk. | | Definition Near end cross talk, Far end Cross Talk, Equal Level Far end cross talk. | | | Term Name an organization which is part of the US goverment and controls communications. | | Definition FCC | | | Term What is the National Fire Protection Association responsible for? | | Definition to help protect people, property, and the environment from fire damage. | | | Term A telecommunications room can sometimes be referred to as what? | | Definition An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment. | | | Term Backbone cabling includes what? | | Definition The physical/electrical interconnections between telecommunications rooms and equipment rooms. | | | Term What is NOT a network architecture commonly used today? | | Definition | | | Term Name some characteristic about 10Base-T networking? | | Definition max cable length is 100 meters UTP | | | Term According to the NEC, article 800.100, Primary protectors shall be grounded: | | Definition The grounding conductor shall be insulated | | | Term What...
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...EFFECTS OF CABLE TELEVISION ON WOMEN IN PAKISTAN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HEAVY AND LIGHT VIEWERS IN LAHORE http://prr.hec.gov.pk/thesis/35s.pdf ABSTRACT This study investigates the “effects of cable television on the life patterns of women in Lahore, Pakistan” through survey using interviews’ schedule as a tool of data collection. It targeted 432 women aged 18-40 years and viewing cable television for a minimum two years. The study recorded the respondent’s consumption patterns, level of viewing, preferred channels and programs, favorite watching time, control over remote and restrictions on viewing. It crossed checked the above factors with the level of viewing alongwith demographic characteristics of the respondents. The major hypothesis studied was “greater the exposure to cable television greater the impact on the lives of women.” The sub-hypothesis included ‘heavy viewers have greater effect on their activities, family and social interaction patterns, cultural practices, domestic and personal expenditure, and they are more influenced by the television characters especially depicting western and urban Indian women than the moderate and light viewers. The data was analyzed through univariate and bivariate statistical procedures and the results are presented in two categories: i.e. general and major findings of hypothesis testing. The general findings revealed that the majority of respondents were aged 31 to 40 years, belonged to the middle...
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...When performing a cable installation you should first consider a couple of things. Some of those things to consider in my opinion would have to be using a proper design, the use of quality goods, and last but not least practicing good workmanship. Each of these aspects can drastically affect the performance of the network. A proper cabling system design is extremely important to a well-functioning cabling infrastructure. Along with any other major project the key to a successful cable installation is planning. A proper cabling system design is nothing more than a plan for installing the cables and to which devices they will be associated with. Another aspect of a successful cabling installation is the use of quality goods. The quality of the goods used when performing a install will directly affect the transmission efficiency of the network. The old saying “You get what you pay for” really applies to this situation, so don’t be afraid to spend a little more money for quality products. Workmanship is the key to success when talking about properly installing cabling. Poor workmanship during an install can cause data-transmission problems and can lower the networks effective throughput. Rushing a cabling installation for the sake of a deadline will most of the time result in having to re-do it because of excessive twisting and untwisting of cables. Aside from workmanship, proper cabling, and quality goods there are three factors to take into consideration when performing...
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...4/14/2014 Unit 5. Assignment 1: Cabling Factors and Tools Discussion Three factors that need to be considered is being fire protected, water proof, and shock protection. Being fire protected, just in case a fire occurs, the wiring would be protected by a casing around the actual wires which in cause wouldn’t melt the casing and destroy the wires. Since the data room is usually in the basement of companies, if a flood occurs, there are wires that are protected by a casing that would not let water intrude into the casing. For shock protection, there is always a chance for a shortage to happen. Wiring and a lot of electricity used. For example, if there is a storm going on and lightning hits a generator and shorts everything out, it would not fry the wiring if they are protected from the shock. The two most important considerations to take into account when either pre-wiring a house or wiring after the house is complete, are the routing of the cable and the quality of the wire used. These two points are often overlooked and the decision to wire the house at all often comes as an afterthought, when most if not all of the interior of the structure has been completed. Some tools that would be useful to use are cable cutters, hole cutting tools, wire strippers, punch down tools, RJ45 connector crimp kits, pliers and cutters, label makers and electrical tape. The makeshift tool that we would use is a staple...
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...NT1310 Physical Networking Final Exam Study Guide 1. What are some tools needed to install twisted pair cable connectors? | Wire strippers, cable Testers, Crimpers | 2. What is a fiber optical Microscope used for? | Finding Dirty, cracked or scratched connectors | 3. What is not the cause of crosstalk issues? | Short | 4. What information is not needed in a request for proposal? | Where the material was purchased | 5. What is important during vendor selection phase after creating RFP? | 1.Selecting a vendor who balance between cost and performance 2. Proven expertise in projects of similar scope, size, and complexity3. Conformance with all appropriate codes, articles, and regulations. D.)All the above | 6. What is refraction? | The bending of light as it passes from one material into another | 7. What was the first full scale commercial app of fiber-optic communication? | AT&T & GTE’s phone systems (1977) | 8. How are optic fiber and copper different? | Optical Fiber cannot send binary dataCopper cannot send binary dataCopper cannot be used for communication Answer: None of the Above | 9. How is digital data transmission superior to analog data transmission? | - Digital transmission is not effect by noise nor attenuation c) All the above | 10. Which is not part of typical optical fiber? | Copper | 11. Optical Fiber has a high tensile strength because | It resists stretching | 12. Which of the following are methods commonly used...
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...Internet tools at Dirt Bikes After reviewing the concerns brought forth by the management of Dirt Bikes in regards to how much money is being spent on communication with people inside and outside of the organization, as well as their ability to gather information on the motorcycle industry and global economy I have come to the conclusion that Dirt Bikes could benefit greatly from internet tools and technology. With the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will be able to communicate more efficiently with each other as well as vendors, customers, and others in the industry. In addition to the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will also benefit from some changes to the way that they collect and manage their company data. While not specifically an internet tool the first place to start I think is to get the company set up with a local area network. By having a network file server or one computer in the office dedicated as a file server and having it linked to the other computers in the office, management and employees will have an easier time accessing and sharing company data. Additionally having all of the company data stored in one place will make generating reports easier as well as other tasks such as payroll and ordering parts or supplies from their various venders. Having their computers set up on a network will also enable Dirt Bikes to share equipment such as printers. The tools that Dirt Bikes will need in order to set up the network are The network server...
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...Unit 5 Assignment 1 Cabling Factors and Tolls Discussion Flexibility What type of install is the cable going into? Is everything in a fixed position? If you have an install where items are moved around without being disconnected, using highly flexible cable is necessary. Cables in these scenarios need to be flexible to meet those demands of mobility, and also for the life of the wire so that it does not crack, break, fray or short. We had a job at a university where we moved flat panels on a track system to create different screen sizes, and for that we had to make sure the cable would meet the demand. Capacitance Cat 6 is not always better than Cat 5. If a video extender is made for Cat 5e, using Cat 6 may cause you a problem. The electrical properties are different, and the circuitry inside may not be able to reconcile the increased capacitance. You should confirm with the manufacturer before making a substitute in a Category cable. Jacket What type of jacket does your cable need? You have plenum, riser, PVC/non-plenum and direct burial. Plenum cable is often required in commercial work, especially in buildings where there are open-air returns; it is essential to meeting code. Integrators will often use riser grade at the riser, and then transfer to plenum in the plenum space. This saves some cost, but I recommend you second-guess saving that few cents per foot in most cases. The chances of mixing up a box of cable and pulling riser in the plenum space may increase...
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...Cabling Factors and Tools Discussion When performing cable installations there are three factors that need to be considered, fire protection, water intrusion or flood protection, or changes in the structural foundation in your home. The two most important considerations to take into account when either pre-wiring a house or wiring after the house is complete, are the routing of the cable and the quality of the wire used. These two points are often overlooked and the decision to wire the house at all often comes as an afterthought, when most if not all of the interior of the structure has been completed. Pre-wiring your house, or installing the wire in the stage of construction just before the drywall goes on, is always the preferred method and offers the most flexibility in placement of outlets and the routing of your cable .When deciding on the location of your outlets, try to visualize where you'll eventually be placing the furniture in the room in relation to the location of your television. Internet services are also being provided now by a lot of cable companies so placing an outlet in a spot near your planned computer station is also a good idea .In general it's a good idea to put at least one outlet in every room whether or not you plan to use it immediately. At least it will be there when it is needed, avoiding the drilling of any unsightly holes in the future. Outlet boxes can be purchased at any hardware store and should be fastened to the wall stud in the location...
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...Some safety practices and procedures to observe when wiring or testing electrical equipment. Making sure the system is not powered unless needed for testing. Using non-conductive equipment. Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Using insulated tools to protect your home. HSWA, Electricity at work regulations and other regulations. -RAMS -Permits if needed Question 2 Describe the hazards associated with wiring and testing electrical equipment, and the tools and equipment used and how they can be minimised. Hazards associated with wiring and testing electrical equipment and how they can be minimised. Electric shock, which can be prevented by not working on live equipment and making sure that safe isolation is in place to ensure it stays dead. Injuring yourself with tools can be prevented by checking tools for damage and using them in a safe manner. Make sure any power tools are PAT tested, which proves the tool is safe to use. All instruments used need to be in their calibrated date so that you do not get false readings,...
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