Technical Resources

Industry Groups - Commercial

• Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
• BICSI: A Telecommunications Association
• CEBus Industry Council (Home Wiring)
• Electronic Industries Association (EIA)
• Home Automation Association
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

Industry Groups - Governmental

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

General Wiring and Cabling Information

• Cable Resource - Wiring FAQ's
• Wiring configuration chart (straight-thru and cross-over cables)
• Connector diagrams and pin numbering (serial, parallel, and modular) by ConnectWorld
• TIA cabling standards overview by the Siemon Company
• TIA cabling standards overview by Anixter
• TIA cabling standards and testing info by Microtest
• The differences between Categories 5, 5e, 6, and 7 by the Siemon Company
• Leviton Voice & Data Learning Center
• All types of modular jack and plug diagrams by Wil Dixon

How To Links

Cable / DSL / Internet Connection Sharing

• Home networking overview by Microsoft
• Win2000 Internet connection sharing overview by Microsoft
• Share a Single Internet Connection Among Multiple PCs with Windows 98 Second Edition by Microsoft
• To enable Internet connection sharing on a network by Microsoft
• Connect Your Small Network to the Internet by Windows2000 Magazine
• Internet Connection Sharing by Windows2000 Magazine
• Leviton Internet gateway
• Home networking guide by Linksys
• Linksys products for Cable / DSL connections
• General DSL information by DSL Reports
• Home networking equipment for sale by SOHOware
• Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide

Network 2 Computers Without A Hub

• How to connect 2 computers without a hub MakeItSimple.com
• How to make a crossover cable by MakeItSimple.com

Home Wiring and Automation

• Whole house audio tutorial 
• How to install coax connectors by HomeTech Solutions
• Wiring your home for automation by Home Automation Systems
• Home phone wiring tutorials by Phone Man
• Home automation overview by Home Toys
• Low-Voltage home pre-wire guide by Mark Henrichs
• How to wire a RJ-31x jack for security by HomeTech Solutions
• Installing your own Network Interface Device Box(the phone box) by HomeTech Solutions
• How-To wire a 66-style punch down block by Mike Combs

Electrical Wiring