Chapter 14. Cable Connector Installation

So far, you have learned about the installation of cables and the termination process. In today's cabling installation, the cables you install into the walls and ceilings are usually terminated at either punch-down blocks or patch panels and wall outlets. In some cases (as with patch cables, for example), you may need to put a connector on the end of a piece of cable. Installing connectors, or connectorizing, is an important skill for the cabling installer.

This chapter will cover the basics of cable connector installation and teach you how to install the connectors for each type of cable.

In this chapter, you will learn to:

  • Install twisted-pair cable connectors

  • Install coaxial cable connectors

  • Install fiber-optic ...

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