THE BOTTOM LINE 43 ial cable connectors. Although less popular than either twisted-pair or fiber- may still encounter the need for installing coaxial connectors you cable connectors, you There are several types of connector mounting systems, a and disadvantages. nd each has ..anta. Basically, two types of connectors exist crimp-on and screw on (also known as and then crimp the connector onto the jacket of the cable to secure it. Most n the other hand, have threads inside the connector that allow the connector to The crimp-on connectors require that you strip the cable, insert the cable into nectors used for LAN applications use this installation method. Screw-on con- nectorsnto the jacket of the coaxial cable. These threads cut into the jacket and keep nector from coming loose. Which one of these methods is considered less reliable Install fiber-o for n why? Which is the recommended connector type? sc cable connectors. Similar to twisted-pair connectors,it is important to under- ptic cable connectors. This chapter covered detailed installation procedures stand some key aspects that will make this easier. Master It What color surface should you use to perform the connector mounting and why? 1. Fiber-optic cables typically have a specific yarn that will need to be cut back. What is this made of and what types of scissors are required? 2. 3. What is the proper size of the bead of epoxy to expel into the connector? 4. Polishing is a key step when using epoxy connectors. What is the first step of the polish- ing process? THE BOTTOM LINE 43 ial cable connectors. Although less popular than either twisted-pair or fiber- may still encounter the need for installing coaxial connectors you cable connectors, you There are several types of connector mounting systems, a and disadvantages. nd each has ..anta. Basically, two types of connectors exist crimp-on and screw on (also known as and then crimp the connector onto the jacket of the cable to secure it. Most n the other hand, have threads inside the connector that allow the connector to The crimp-on connectors require that you strip the cable, insert the cable into nectors used for LAN applications use this installation method. Screw-on con- nectorsnto the jacket of the coaxial cable. These threads cut into the jacket and keep nector from coming loose. Which one of these methods is considered less reliable Install fiber-o for n why? Which is the recommended connector type? sc cable connectors. Similar to twisted-pair connectors,it is important to under- ptic cable connectors. This chapter covered detailed installation procedures stand some key aspects that will make this easier. Master It What color surface should you use to perform the connector mounting and why? 1. Fiber-optic cables typically have a specific yarn that will need to be cut back. What is this made of and what types of scissors are required? 2. 3. What is the proper size of the bead of epoxy to expel into the connector? 4. Polishing is a key step when using epoxy connectors. What is the first step of the polish- ing process
