Wiring Your Digital Home For Dummies

Dennis C. Brewer is a certified network engineer with more than 12 years of computer technology experience. Paul A. Brewer is a veteran electrical engineer and licensed master electrician.

Introduction. Part I: Installing Power Distribution and Basic Wiring. Chapter 1: Designing Your Digital Dream Home. Chapter 2: Bringing In the Services. Chapter 3: Roughing In the Wiring. Chapter 4: Trimming Your Home's Electrical System. Chapter 5: Controlling Your Life Remotely. Part II: Adding Communication, Audio, and Video Systems. Chapter 6: Wiring Your Home Phone System. Chapter 7: Installing a Public Address System. Chapter 8: Installing Cable TV and Advanced Digital Services. Chapter 9: Adding Stereo and Surround Sound. Chapter 10: Wiring Family Rooms and Home Theaters. Chapter 11: Installing Video Systems and Cameras. Part III: Installing Home Networks and Advanced Technology. Chapter 12: Home Networks and Internet Connections. Chapter 13: Integrating Computer Controls and Voice Technology. Part IV: Security and Safety Systems. Chapter 14: Working with Security Zones and Alarm Systems. Chapter 15: Backup and Alternative Power. Part V: Extending Technology to Outdoor Living Spaces. Chapter 16: Wiring Outside the House. Chapter 17: Outdoor Electronics. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: The Ten Best Wiring Web Sites. Chapter 19: The Ten Biggest Wiring Mistakes. Chapter 20: Ten Troubleshooting Tips. Part VII: Appendixes. Appendix A: Product Sources. Appendix B: What Mr. Ohm Wanted You to Know. Appendix C: About the CD. Index.