Network Cabling: Available Options by Joshua Feinberg
As their IT consultant, your small business prospects and clients will need you to explain the different network cabling options available to them. Traditional Wired Ethernet (Category 5) Until very recently, Category 5 data cabling was the de facto standard for both enterprise and small... The Bottom Line About Network Cabling Even if your computer consulting firm doesn’t handle Category 5 and other kinds of network cabling work, you need to be involved in the design specifications and supervision of network cabling.

Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless? by Deryck Richards
To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue , but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. ... Network cabling professionals are often judged by the neatness of their work, because sloppy cabling is more apt to deteriorate over time, harder to manage, and poses more of a fire risk. ... To prevent this from happening, encrypt your wireless network connections, or set a password to access the network, or...

How To Perform A Computer Network Installation by Steven Young
When planning a computer network installation make sure you have the right technology to do the job. Make sure if you need support you have already contacted your local vendor. Some questions to ask yourself regarding your network diagram. Will you be upgrading or using your current inventory? ... Let us move on to the network cabling installation. ... Once you have ironed out your computer network installation the next thing to do is purchase the parts. ... One thing you might consider when doing a Network installation is getting bids from local vendors.

What Are Network Patch Panels by Dean Novosat
Patch panels are used as the central point in a network where all the network cables terminate. It is the grand central station of the network. Networks that use patch panels (and almost all modern networks use this technology) are consider “star-networks” or they use the term “star-topology.”... Be sure to buy the correct patch panels for the installation! ... There are also two different standards for patch panels: T568A and T568B mentioned above. ... Since the only difference between the two standards is the order of the colored pairs, most manufacturers rate their patch panels for...

A Quick Guide to Wireless Networking by Gary Hendricks
1. Essential Equipment Right, let's move right along. The first thing to do in setting up a wireless home network is to get the correct equipment. These are the things you need: Wireless home networking kit This is your basic equipment for the network. ... When connecting devices to the network, this is the name you use to specify which network you're connecting to. ... Windows installation CDs These are required sometimes during installation of drivers, so its handy to have them around first.

Network Wiring Standards by Dean Novosat
There are two wiring standards for network cabling. T568A and T568B are the two standards for the RJ-45 or 8-position modular connector, permitted under the TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standards document. The only difference between T568A and T568B (also known as Weco, AT&T 258A) is that the orange... T568B is commonly used in commercial installations, while T568A is prevalent in residential installations. ... It is important to ensure that the workstation connectors and the patch panels are wired to the same pattern.

Six Largest Mistakes Made when Hiring a Cabling Contractor by Robert Deupreee
Cabling of data and voice systems is often ignored by many companies until the last minute just before relocation or new building takes place. Many information systems professionals view it as a low priority or something that just takes away from their budget for real network components such as... Cabling is the backbone of any computer network; it ties all the components of the network together therefore it should receive as much careful consideration as any other network component. ... Do your own research and choose a manufacture that you feel has a strong company that will be there to...

Computer Network Installation by Adrian Griffiths
Computer network installation has become an essential prerequisite for any efficient modern-day business as it allows employees to truly work as a team by sharing information, accessing the same database and staying in touch constantly. For a computer network to give the best results, a lot of... Firstly, an organisation needs to clearly define its requirements – how many people would use the network, how many would use it locally (within the office) and how many might require remote access (from a different location), how many computers and other devices (servers, printers, scanners)...

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... A mesh network consists of multiple devices called mesh nodes placed in the locations where network connectivity is needed. ... The most promising wireless solution for video surveillance is a mesh network that provides a self-forming infrastructure, which can be used to extend or even replace a...

Easy to Execute! by Seamus Dolly
Plug and play equipment or hardware solves the problem of driver installation, re-starting routines, and generally speaking, “hassle”, for those who are not technically proficient. If your computer supports “Plug and Play”, then, as the name suggests, you simply plug it in and play. ... On the machine that I am currently working on, I noticed that the printer has both types of ports and that the parallel port and cabling is the option that the technician used. ... Peripherals, such as your mouse, keyboard, monitors, scanners, network adaptors, or printers are included in this.