by progadmin | Apr 12, 2014 | Cabling, Definitions
Cabling is an essential component in your network. It also has a long life span, from 15 to 20 years, so it may be necessary to replace your network equipment at least three times during the life of the cabling configuration. Cable installation is roughly 15 percent...
by progadmin | Apr 7, 2014 | Cabling, Definitions, Fiber Optic Cabling
Sophisticated technology has made it possible for the new generation of entrepreneurs to enjoy Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling. These technologies amplify speed, enhance performance and reduce costs. Cat5 Cat5 refers to structured cabling for transmission of data...
by progadmin | Mar 10, 2014 | Cat6a Cabling, Definitions, Solutions
Cat6a is a much more established standard than Cat7. It is easier to install and has less connectivity issues. We are not going to recommend or bid on a Cat7 solution. Cat6a can run at speeds of up to 10-Gigabit so if that is acceptable for the next 10 years, than we...
by progadmin | Oct 17, 2013 | Cabling, Definitions, Solutions
As tenants come and go in a commercial building, the cabling infrastructure sometimes leaves behind abandoned Cat5, Cat6 and coax cabling. All that needs to happen is for the new tenant to request a reconfigured layout that relocates the main wall closet. Or,...
by progadmin | Apr 11, 2013 | Cabling, Definitions, Network Ideas
One of the most important things about cabling is to purchase cable not just for what you’re using now but for what you may run in the future. A rule of thumb is to install the highest-grade cable that your budget allows. The standard is Ethernet. That means there...
by progadmin | Apr 4, 2013 | Definitions, Network Ideas, Solutions
“Structured cabling” is a complete system of cabling and associated hardware which creates a telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure can serve a range of tasks, such as providing telephone service or data transmission through a computer network....