by progadmin | Sep 24, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Plenum cable is cable that is laid in the plenum spaces of buildings. The plenum is the space that facilitates air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems, by providing pathways for either heated/conditioned or return airflows. Space between the...
by progadmin | Aug 27, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Category 5 Category 5 cable includes four twisted pairs in a single cable jacket. This use of balanced lines helps preserve a high signal-to-noise ratio despite interference from both external sources and other pairs. It is most commonly used for 100 Mbit/s office...
by progadmin | Apr 24, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Trends The trend is towards higher speeds, of course. Offices have faster computers, faster Internet and more demanding applications. But does this translate into a need for Cat6 cable? Category 5e and Cat6 Cable Cat 5e cable is an enhanced version of Cat 5 that adds...
by progadmin | Mar 29, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
I got a call from a T1 provider that was looking for a cabling solution at an embassy here in Washington, DC. They wanted us to connect two buildings together with a Cat5 cable that would extend the T1 internet service from one building to the other. Both buildings...
