Gradual Phase Out of CAT5e Cabling in Office Buildings

Gradual Phase Out of CAT5e Cabling in Office Buildings

After their Milan working group meeting in 2015 regarding cabling standards, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), together known as the ISO/IEC, made the announcement that Category 5e (CAT5e)...
Reviewing Tools for Cabling Installation

Reviewing Tools for Cabling Installation

Cabling installation requires a lot of expertise. This is important due to the complexity of networks cables for data and communication services.  There are tools installers use to install and test cables. Some of the instruments include carts and caddies. Basic...
Facts about Data Cable Testing

Facts about Data Cable Testing

Testing always plays a vital role in the process of installing new cables or servicing existing ones. Regular testers for data cabling include length, wire crimper map, attenuation, return loss, and DC loop resistance. Complex Cabling Needs Cabling infrastructure...
Essential Components for Wired Networks

Essential Components for Wired Networks

Be sure to purchase the correct components before you install a wired network. The major components consist of the cable, router and network adapters. Cables You should opt for fast Ethernet or the 100 Base T cable. Ethernet (RJ-45) looks like telephone cables with...