Introduction to Copper Cabling

Preface

How will future generations refer to our times? Will it be known as one of space exploration, genetics, atomic energy or computing? Possibly, but I think it is more likely to be ‘The age of communications’. Not since printed books and newspapers were first introduced has there been such an explosion of communication. None of this technology could function without modern cables and, just as important, competent installers.

In every building, there is a lot of technology hidden above the ceiling, under the floor and in the walls, as a network of cables interconnects every desk, room and beyond, across the city and the world.

As with learning all forms of new technology, we have the problem of getting started. We need to know the basic ...