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ScribdTranslationsBOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY OF
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
BARCELONA EXTENSION
NETWORK
CERTIFICATION
TEACHER: MEMBERS:
JOSE CACHACOTE
LUIS QUIJADA 26237154
JESUS GOMEZ 27345982
Network Certification
Certification of the wired computer network is the process used to guarantee 100% operation of
the installation and compliance with all stipulated official regulations. This process generates an
official and legal document that certifies the validity of the computer network at the time of its
implementation.
This certificate will vary depending on the type of material used, that is, the same regulatory tests
will not be passed for a CAT6 cable type as for a CAT5e or Fiber Optic cable. When a computer
network is certified, each point of the computer network is examined and information is provided
on the operation or failures that may exist in the network wiring or devices.
To obtain a valid certification, it is necessary to have the necessary instruments and that they
comply with current regulations, as well as their correct operation. These types of devices must
undergo a series of tests from time to time to ensure they are working properly.
Facility
The usual process is once the wiring has been installed following the recommendations:
Wiring of the appropriate category,
Quality connectors.
Passage through electrical tubes
Network Certification Process
Use a Network Certifier. Check cabling connectivity, measure noise and bandwidth capacity, and
issue a report.
Probe: The equipment comes with a probe to connect to one end, usually in the patch panel.
Type of Standards:
TIA/EIA-568-B
ISO/IEC 11801
EN50173
IEEE802.3 10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Cable Categories
Cable quality is measured by the category. The minimum that is usually found today is CAT5e.
Although if it is a new installation it would be advisable to do it with CAT6 or higher.
– CAT1 to 4 are not recognized by TIA/ETIA.
– CAT5 is up to 100Mhz frequencies, Fast Ethernet.
– Cat5e would also support Gigabit.
– The Cat6 category is for 250Mhz frequencies. This is the one that is usually installed in new
installations.
– Cat6a for 500Mhz, used in 10Gbps connections.
– CAT7 is less common, it would be the one that supports 600Mhz according to the ISO-11801
standard, it also supports 10000Mbps
– Cat7a is reserved for 1000Mhz frequencies according to the ISO-11801 Ad-1 standard of 2008.
Supports 10Gbps and above.
– Category 8 would support 2000Mhz and 40Gbps
Features that Network Certifiers may have
Measurement of cable length.
Cut detection and where it is
Return loss measurement
Measurement of attenuation (insertion loss)
Skew propagation delay
BER Test
Latency Test (PING)
Tone generator (To detect where a cable passes through)
Network Certifiers' Marks
Fluke Networks: Perhaps the best-known manufacturer, it has very reliable equipment and
proven quality.
JDSU: JDS Uniphase Corp. is a California company founded in 1999.
IDEAL NETWORKS LANTEK: Less known, but also with a high quality standard.
The importance of the Latiguillos
It is useless to certify a network with all guarantees if the patch cords used do not meet any
standard. That is why it is always advisable to buy them ready-made and not to save money by
having to make all the hoses yourself. It's not worth the time or the problems afterwards.
Both the patch cabinets and the connection between the rosettes and the equipment: should be
made with high quality patch cords. This is a point that is sometimes forgotten, which can cause
headaches later on.
Using colors to differentiate wiring is also highly recommended. Color-coding the structured
cabling trunks, or the DMZ of the internal network, can help us avoid making mistakes later.
Levels for measuring quality
To check the quality of a local network we can only Qualify, Verify or Certify.
1.- Network Qualification
This measurement is carried out when the owner of the network, who already has a deployment,
wishes to add new configurations or applications, so the qualification will verify the desired
parameters.
Qualification is cheaper. Because it does not analyze the entire network and all its applications,
but rather provides an assessment of its status. The qualification is not a certification and does not
ensure its correct functioning.
2.-Verification
This practice verifies the scope of the network, its mapping and its branches. The verification
confirms the correct connection of cables and sockets, but not the technical data. These have to
do with the quality of communications and their speed.
Verification tools do not save the results obtained, and are also used for certification.
3.- Certification
The installation process of a fiber optic or copper network can be certified to determine whether it
meets technical parameters. Also to determine whether these comply with the pre-established
international standards in these cases.
The quality of the data that circulates, the security with which that information moves. Also, the
stability of the connection, its speed.
This process is the most recommended.
Advantages of Certifying a Network
– Increases useful life. Having been tested by a network certifier, it can last up to more than 15
years in operation. This depends on having reviewed the proper management of the network.
Check that there are no noises or problems with the wiring and the use of the required conduits,
among other aspects.
– A verified network provides greater security because it complies with regulations and standards.
External factors such as electrical discharges or interference will be minimized.
– Certification helps to resolve and rule out any problems that arise at the wiring level. It takes
away the uncertainty, could it be the wiring? No the wiring is not. Since we have already verified
that these are no longer extreme cases, it is difficult for it to have broken down. These cases could
be cable chewing by rodents, stripping by the sun, or cable burning due to contact with electrical
overheating.
Network certification should go beyond a simple requirement or procedure. This should include
both the analysis and its respective diagnosis at a technical and visual level. This ranges from
checking the quality of the cable to the connection.
We can conclude that the level of trust in a computer network is given by these factors. It will
greatly contribute to effectiveness and speed. That is, with the production levels of a facility.
