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Appendix D: Cable Sizes

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Appendix D: Cable Sizes
Wire gauge, diameter, current capacity, and resistance at 20°C. These
values can vary from cable to cable. When in doubt, consult the
manufacturer's specifications.
AWG Gauge
Diameter (mm)
Ohms / Meter
Max Amperes
0000
11.68
0.000161
302
000
10.40
0.000203
239
00
9.27
0.000256
190
0
8.25
0.000322
150
1
7.35
0.000406
119
2
6.54
0.000513
94
3
5.83
0.000646
75
4
5.19
0.000815
60
5
4.62
0.001028
47
6
4.11
0.001296
37
7
3.67
0.001634
30
8
3.26
0.002060
24
9
2.91
0.002598
19
10
2.59
0.003276
15
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Table of Contents:
  1. Where to Begin:Purpose of this book, Fitting wireless into your existing network, Wireless networking protocols
  2. A Practical Introduction to Radio Physics:What is a wave?, Polarization
  3. Network Design:Designing the physical network, Mesh networking with OLSR, Estimating capacity
  4. Antennas & Transmission Lines:Cables, Waveguides, Connectors and adapters, Amplifiers
  5. Networking Hardware:Wired wireless, Choosing wireless components, Building an access point from a PC
  6. Security & Monitoring:Physical security, Threats to the network, Authentication
  7. Solar Power:Solar energy, Photovoltaic system components, The battery
  8. Building an Outdoor Node:Waterproof enclosures, Providing power, Mounting considerations
  9. Troubleshooting:Building your team, Proper troubleshooting technique, Common network problems
  10. Economic Sustainability:Create a Mission Statement, Evaluate the Demand for Potential Offerings
  11. Case Studies:General advice, Crossing the divide with a simple bridge in Timbuktu, Networking Mérida State
  12. Appendix A: Resources:Antennas and antenna design, Security
  13. Appendix B: Channel Allocations
  14. Appendix C: Path Loss
  15. Appendix D: Cable Sizes
  16. Appendix E: Solar Dimensioning:General Data, Component Characteristics
  17. Glossary