Volume 6, Issue 11

Navigating the Internet

Nov. 1, 1998

Q: I am working on a Maestro 4625 cordless phone, which is not communicating between the base and the handset. I find no board damage in either unit. Can you direct me to a Nortel...

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Icon standards

Nov. 1, 1998

Q: Currently, we are using solid triangles for data and open triangles for voice outlets. I`ve been told that this is contrary to standards and that I have it in reverse order...

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Stabilize strands while splicing fiber-optic cables

Nov. 1, 1998

When fusion splicing optical fibers, installers often cannot stabilize the fiber strands inside the splice tray. Unstable fibers are annoying because they get in the way when ...

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Use soapy water to loosen cables in conduit

Nov. 1, 1998

The use of some inferior cable lubricants during cable pulls can cause trouble when cabling technicians try to remove lubricated cable from conduit years later. Often, the dried...

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Qualifying for a surety bond

Nov. 1, 1998

Q: My company has been subcontracting to another cable company, which in turn, has contracts with rcn, MediaOne, and other large companies. We have been doing big jobs such as...

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Designing a new network for Chase Manhattan

Nov. 1, 1998

Chase Manhattan Mortgage, the third-largest mortgage lender in the country, needed a structured cabling infrastructure that would support all present and future software and communicati...

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Hybrid optical cable offers two benefits in one

Nov. 1, 1998

Fiber has become an attractive medium for structured cabling systems because of its ability to support the widest range of applications at the fastest speeds for the longest distances...

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Cable-tray systems change with the market

Nov. 1, 1998

Major trends affecting cable-management systems include the explosive growth of information technology and the increased reliance of businesses and institutions on high-performance...

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Passive couplers are not so passive

Nov. 1, 1998

Think of them as the off-ramps and on-ramps of a major highway. Just as commuters get to their destination via the highways and byways of the world, a lone beam of light can reach...

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Gigabit transmission complicates fiber selection

Nov. 1, 1998

Ever since optical fiber has been used in local area networks (LANs), one of its most significant advantages over other cabling options has been its ability to handle ever-increasing...

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Using technology to learn technology

Nov. 1, 1998

Professionals who design, install, and maintain the cabling infrastructure for today`s corporate networks must acquire a solid knowledge base and skill set. More and more, those...