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High speed cable broadband wiring requirements are the same, regardless of service provider. This cabling is part of any modern networking backbone, each with their specific tasks. Various types of cables are assigned to connect the switches, routers and modems within the cable Internet system. Additionally, secondary cables are used to connect computers to one another, completing the network wiring scheme.
RG-11
RG-11 is a thick, relatively inflexible cable, able to carry broadband Internet signals hundreds of feet with minimal loss. The connectors on RG-11 are larger than the standard "F" fittings found on cable modems. In conjunction with the less-than-friendly level of flexibility, RG-11 is ... View More |
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This article from family handyman shows how coaxial cable small mistakes lead to big problems: poor picture quality or slow Web cruising. Before you run coax cable to your TV or computer, scan these simple rules.
Don't buy cheap cable
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Quad-shield cable
High-quality cable has two layers of metal foil and two layers of braided wire to block interference.
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Shielding is what counts when it comes to cable quality. It blocks interference and keeps the signal clean. Skip the economy cable and go right for the “quad-shield” product. Quad-shield costs twice as much as cable labeled “dual” or ... View More |
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How to Terminate Cat5 Cables
When running ethernet cable through a home or business, it is far more cost effective to use bulk cable and terminate the ends yourself. This allows you to use exact cable lengths, have it be easier to pull through walls, and it saves you money. If you're doing this for the first time you'll need to know how to terminate the cables. If you just need to review the pinouts, skip to the pinout standards.In this article we'll show you in 10 easy steps how to crimp RJ45 (aka 8P8C) tips to standard Cat5e cable.
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In order to terminate cat 5, cat 5e, or cat 6, we'll need the cable, RJ45 terminating tips, and an RJ45 compatible ... View More |
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While small and mid-sized businesses are smaller than enterprise companies in terms of their headcount or their gross revenues, they not always tiny organizations that occupy a small space. In the past, I worked for two small businesses: one that spread over a large factory compound with clusters of small departments; and the second firm had offices that were located on more than one level within an office complex.
Given that a wireless network will not work due to the sheer area and obstruction outlined in the two real-life scenarios above, what other network options can small businesses consider? This article highlights three commonly available networking options to wire a network for a large compound.
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