Getting the Right Network Cabling for Your Needs
by Kevin Smith AuthorLike any regular activity, there’s a lot of
jargon that develops around it. Network cabling is no different. It’s important
to understand exactly what’s being discussed. If you need network cabling
services in New York, communication is critical (no pun intended). Read this article
to get the right information.
Low Voltage vs. Network vs. Structured
All of these cable systems require
electricity to work. They use low-voltage, direct current, so there’s both
power and little to no chance of shock. Low-voltage systems power most business
communications, so ensuring they run continuously, and downtime is minimized,
is absolutely critical.
Network systems are dedicated to linking
different devices to facilitate communication. Once you have two or more
devices talking to each other, you have a network, as simple as it may be. Most
networks are more complex and complicated and are often linking disparate
elements. Computer networks may be linked internally and externally. That
includes simple device connections, such as a monitor or doorbell, or much more
complex ones, such as other computers, or links to the “cloud.”
Structured networks have an overall design
plan with sufficient flexibility and expandability to support current networks
and future needs. It follows specific standards for voice and data
communication and connections. Devices connected to the network include things
like switches, routers, and gateways that govern traffic flows. The cabling is
categorized depending on usage. A structured network often has one or more
primary hub (or closet) central to the system. Structured networks wire
businesses, data centers, large retailers, and apartments, as examples.
Your Requirements
Putting together the right network cabling
for your business requires a combination of skills. First is an understanding,
if not a certification, of the structured cabling business. Next is the ability
to figure out how and where to wire things. Working within new construction in
a business park is much different than, for example, working in an over
100-year-old Flatiron Building in Manhattan. So, experience is important to
satisfy yourself with your contractor’s capabilities. Ask for references, and
look for reviews online. Previous projects will always be a good indicator of
skill. This process is better if you view it as the beginning of a relationship
versus a single transaction.
With so much of what we do, both at work
and home, dependent on reliable network communication, having the best network cabling services in New York is
an absolute business necessity.
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