Table of ContentsCrosstalk & FeedbackAsk DonnaIEEE-1394 and other home- networking approachesI was asked to sit on a panel of experts for the technical seminar entitled "Residential Cabling Infrastructure-Are You Ready?" at the Fall 2000 BICSI (Tampa, FL) Conference in Nashville, TN
CrosstalkTheory and reality don't always jibeI have named my new column "Crosstalk" because I want to use it, at least in part, to call into question some of the assumptions, myths, and misconceptions that can be found in our industry-as, indeed, they can be found in any marketplace
EditorialA commitment, and a requestAs copies of this issue roll off the press and make their way to you, copies of our 2001 editorial calendar also will be newly printed
EndfaceWire workers wish warranties were worry-freeStructured cabling warranties are supposed to help customers sleep better, but they have turned into something of a monster lurking in our closets
ContentsMore solutions now standards-compliantThe revised standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3, opens the door to an increasingly fiber future.
Cabling Workshop and Expo tackle everyday installation problemsFifth annual conference looks at practical standards issues and showcases the tools to deal with them
Cable ManagementAchieving cradle-to-grave plant administrationAn integrated system can take you through the four stages of a cabling system's life
ConnectivitySmall-form-factor solutions ready for prime timeFiber-optic connectors pave the way for high- performance networking applications
Fiber OpticsWhenever and wherever you arePOF promises to extend the premises network well beyond its current boundaries
InstallationInstallation solutions for the jobsiteFrequent problems faced by cable installers spawn new techniques and products.
Standards10-Gigabit Ethernet standard about 18 months awayIEEE's aggressive schedule addresses applications for a new high-bandwidth multimode fiber.
DesignScenic views and cabling crewsA mutual-fund company on the California coast maintains uptime while cabling its workspace
TechnologyMeeting challenges of tomorrow's network managementMonitoring mission-critical installations must include everything from equipment to methods for managing the system
Special ReportCabling industry brings networking homeLured by market potential, many contractors are jumping on the bandwagon.
Products & ServicesIndustry SpotlightUL offers new limited-combustibility markingTechnical advancement and consumer protection are converging as more-stringent, limited-combustibility requirements are put in place.
New ProductsNew ProductsThe UniCam QuickPress connector combines a 2-fiber connector and adapter into one unit. Part of the Corning Cable Systems' LANscape solution, the device has two fiber stubs that are cleaved on one end and housed within the unit
Premier ProductsPremier ProductsThe QUESTfiber remote fiber test system monitors optical networks to identify problems before they affect service.
Product UpdateCable trays provide continual supportLook around any modern-day office and you are likely to be faced with dozens of computer terminals, otherwise known as networked workstations, all connected by numerous cables
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