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Since: Dec 4, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:33 pm
Post subject: data cable standards
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Our house is being remodeled, and we have the opportunity to run cables
inside the walls. The builder and his electrician are recommending coax
along with Cat 5 for the telephones (2 lines) and computer network. We're
also thinking of having a wired intercom.
We've now read that there's also Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 7. I'd be very
grateful if you could point me to a good source of information about the
different standards, since I'm bewildered--and not even sure I'm asking the
right question. I need all the help I can get to figure this out.
Right now, we have only two computers--both running WinXP and using a
wireless router. We're likely to add at least one more computer to the
network.
Thank you!
Jo-Anne |
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Since: Nov 22, 2008
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:02 pm
Post subject: Re: data cable standards
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Since the cable will be inside the walls you
will be stuck with what ever you choose, so
choose wisely and get the best quality. Most
likely the labor cost to install will be equal to
or more then the cost of the cable.
I would check with an industrial supplier, also since
the length of each run will be non standard if who ever
does the install is not qualified/skilled in terminating each
run even the best cable will be not be certified to a CAT
standard. You of course have the option to buy cable with
the connectors already installed, it just mean that you are going
to have a few extra feet of cable buried inside the wall.
Local township code may also require that any inside the wall cable
meet fire code safety requirements.
One last thing, after the cable is run have it tested to insure it still
meets the specs. The installer should have some type of tester available.
My personal choice would be "look to the future" and install CAT-7
even though I'm not certain a CAT-7 standard has been formalized.
What is the difference between CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6, CAT-7
[URL="http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm"]http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm[/URL]
Cat 7 cable
[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_7_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_7_cable[/URL]
Category 6 cable
[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable[/URL]
Cat 5 cable
[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable[/URL] |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:02 pm
Post subject: Re: data cable standards
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Thank you, JS! I'm print your response so my husband and I can go over it
carefully.
Jo-Anne
"JS" wrote in message
> Since the cable will be inside the walls you
> will be stuck with what ever you choose, so
> choose wisely and get the best quality. Most
> likely the labor cost to install will be equal to
> or more then the cost of the cable.
>
> I would check with an industrial supplier, also since
> the length of each run will be non standard if who ever
> does the install is not qualified/skilled in terminating each
> run even the best cable will be not be certified to a CAT
> standard. You of course have the option to buy cable with
> the connectors already installed, it just mean that you are going
> to have a few extra feet of cable buried inside the wall.
>
> Local township code may also require that any inside the wall cable
> meet fire code safety requirements.
>
> One last thing, after the cable is run have it tested to insure it still
> meets the specs. The installer should have some type of tester available.
>
> My personal choice would be "look to the future" and install CAT-7
> even though I'm not certain a CAT-7 standard has been formalized.
>
> What is the difference between CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6, CAT-7
> [URL="http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm"]http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm[/URL]
>
> Cat 7 cable
> [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_7_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_7_cable[/URL]
>
> Category 6 cable
> [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable[/URL]
>
> Cat 5 cable
> [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable[/URL]
>
>
> --
> JS
> [URL="http://www.pagestart.com"]http://www.pagestart.com[/URL]
>
>
>
> "Jo-Anne" <Jo-AnneATnowhere.com> wrote in message
>> Our house is being remodeled, and we have the opportunity to run cables
>> inside the walls. The builder and his electrician are recommending coax
>> along with Cat 5 for the telephones (2 lines) and computer network. We're
>> also thinking of having a wired intercom.
>>
>> We've now read that there's also Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 7. I'd be very
>> grateful if you could point me to a good source of information about the
>> different standards, since I'm bewildered--and not even sure I'm asking
>> the right question. I need all the help I can get to figure this out.
>>
>> Right now, we have only two computers--both running WinXP and using a
>> wireless router. We're likely to add at least one more computer to the
>> network.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Jo-Anne
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: data cable standards |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:04 pm
Post subject: Re: data cable standards
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Jo-Anne wrote:
> Our house is being remodeled, and we have the opportunity to run cables
> inside the walls. The builder and his electrician are recommending coax
> along with Cat 5 for the telephones (2 lines) and computer network. We're
> also thinking of having a wired intercom.
>
> We've now read that there's also Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 7. I'd be very
> grateful if you could point me to a good source of information about the
> different standards, since I'm bewildered--and not even sure I'm asking the
> right question. I need all the help I can get to figure this out.
>
> Right now, we have only two computers--both running WinXP and using a
> wireless router. We're likely to add at least one more computer to the
> network.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jo-Anne
Hello Jo-Anne & Hubby:
Coax: The highest rated triple shielded RG6 obtainable.
Networking: Cat7 If local codes compel the electricians to run in
conduit - fine. Else have what ever Ethernet cable that's chosen be
/plenum/ rated.
Telephone: Same as above. Plenum rated if not in conduit. A full &
complete *circular* path should be made to all possible points where
phone service may be anticipated.
HTH
Pete >> Stay informed about: data cable standards |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:47 am
Post subject: Re: data cable standards
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"1PW" wrote in message
> Jo-Anne wrote:
>> Our house is being remodeled, and we have the opportunity to run cables
>> inside the walls. The builder and his electrician are recommending coax
>> along with Cat 5 for the telephones (2 lines) and computer network. We're
>> also thinking of having a wired intercom.
>>
>> We've now read that there's also Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 7. I'd be very
>> grateful if you could point me to a good source of information about the
>> different standards, since I'm bewildered--and not even sure I'm asking
>> the
>> right question. I need all the help I can get to figure this out.
>>
>> Right now, we have only two computers--both running WinXP and using a
>> wireless router. We're likely to add at least one more computer to the
>> network.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Jo-Anne
>
> Hello Jo-Anne & Hubby:
>
> Coax: The highest rated triple shielded RG6 obtainable.
>
> Networking: Cat7 If local codes compel the electricians to run in
> conduit - fine. Else have what ever Ethernet cable that's chosen be
> /plenum/ rated.
>
> Telephone: Same as above. Plenum rated if not in conduit. A full &
> complete *circular* path should be made to all possible points where
> phone service may be anticipated.
>
> HTH
>
> Pete
> --
> 1PW @?6A62?FEH9:DE=6o2@=]4@> [r4o7t]
Thank you, Pete! I've printed your email too...
Jo-Anne >> Stay informed about: data cable standards |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:28 pm
Post subject: Re: data cable standards
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On Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:33:33 -0500, "Jo-Anne" <Jo-AnneATnowhere.com>
wrote:
>Our house is being remodeled, and we have the opportunity to run cables
>inside the walls. The builder and his electrician are recommending coax
>along with Cat 5 for the telephones (2 lines) and computer network. We're
>also thinking of having a wired intercom.
>
>We've now read that there's also Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 7. I'd be very
>grateful if you could point me to a good source of information about the
>different standards, since I'm bewildered--and not even sure I'm asking the
>right question. I need all the help I can get to figure this out.
>
>Right now, we have only two computers--both running WinXP and using a
>wireless router. We're likely to add at least one more computer to the
>network.
>
>Thank you!
>
>Jo-Anne
>
Why ask here? Ask a networking group. What grade of cable you run is
up to you and basically totally independent of the OS (notice the
letters X an P proceeding the word hardware in the group title). >> Stay informed about: data cable standards |
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