Description:

This course is designed to provide specialized skills for installing and testing local area network cabling and wireless installation. Twisted-pair, coax and fiber cables will be introduced and contrasted based on their characteristics and applications. Laboratory exercises for terminating and testing network cables and installing wireless systems will accompany the lectures. Students will be trained on how to use common wiring tools and testing instruments. Methods of documenting LAN systems will also be introduced. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify the components of structured cabling systems.
2. Contrast the characteristics of common LAN cabling systems.
3. Identify common local area network devices.
4. Identify industry standards for local area networks.
5. Read blueprints.
6. Identify and evaluate types of LAN cabling.
7. Explain grounding, bonding and electrical protection.
8. Prepare for the installation.
9. Pull cable.
10. Terminate cable.
11. Test cable.
12. Troubleshoot cable.
13. Perform administrative tasks.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Identify the Components of a Structured Cabling System
   A. Identify entrance facilities, backbone, horizontal, work areas.
   B. Identify equipment rooms and telecommunications closets.
   C. Identify cross-connects.

II. Contrast the Characteristics of Common LAN Cabling Systems
   A. Identify the characteristics of LAN systems.
   B. Identify the characteristics of Ethernet (Thicknet, Thinnet,
10BaseT) systems.
   C. Identify the characteristics of Token Ring systems.

III. Identify Common Local Area Network Devices
   A. Identify the characteristics of the network interface card.
   B. Identify the characteristics of hubs.
   C. Identify the characteristics of LAN connectivity devices.

IV. Identify Industry Standards for Local Area Networks
   A. Identify ANSI and EIA/TIA wiring standards.
   B. Identify the standards of the National Electrical Code as it
pertains to Local Area Networks.

V. Read Blueprints
   A. Read and interpret symbols.
   B. Read and interpret abbreviations.

VI. Identify and Evaluate Types of LAN Cabling
   A. Identify the characteristics of twisted pair (UTP, STP-A), coaxial
and fiber optic (single mode and multimode) cables.
   B. Identify the characteristics of attenuation, cross-talk, impedance,
capacitance.
   C. Identify cable connectors (UTP, STP-A, coaxial, optical fiber).
   D. Explain connector pin configurations.
   E. Identify color codes.

VII. Explain Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection
   A. Identify hazardous environments.
   B. Identify personal protective equipment.
   C. Explain common safety practices.

VIII. Prepare for the Installation
   A. Perform a site survey.
   B. Build closets.
   C. Install grounding infrastructure.

IX. Pull Cable
   A. Pull backbone and horizontal twisted pair cable.
   B. Pull optical fiber cable.
   C. Install firestopping.

X. Terminate Cable
   A. Terminate copper cable.
   B. Terminate coaxial cable.
   C. Terminate optical fiber cable.

XI. Test Cable
   A. Test and certify copper cable.
   B. Test and certify optical fiber cable.

XII. Troubleshoot Cable
   A. Troubleshoot copper cables.
   B. Troubleshoot optical fiber cables.

XIII. Perform Administrative Tasks
   A. Document results.
   B. Complete daily reports.
   C. Describe the ordering and management of inventory materials and
supplies.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests       30% of grade
Lab         30% of grade
Projects    40% of grade
    Total  100%

Grading Scale:
   90-100% = A
   80- 89% = B
   70- 79% = C
   60- 69% = D
 Below 60% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.