Installing Ethernet Cables? Keep These Things in Mind!
If you are planning to wire your home or office with ethernet networking cables to set up your internet network, keep the following suggestions and guidelines in mind.
If you are planning to wire your home or office with ethernet networking cables to set up your internet network, keep the following suggestions and guidelines in mind.
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<strong>Install<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Ethernet</strong> <strong>Cables</strong>? <strong>Keep</strong><br />
<strong>These</strong> <strong>Th<strong>in</strong>gs</strong> <strong>in</strong> M<strong>in</strong>d!<br />
In today’s world of Internet of <strong>Th<strong>in</strong>gs</strong> and Industrial Automation,<br />
the utility of <strong>Ethernet</strong> <strong>Cables</strong> has become <strong>in</strong>evitable. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
the concept of Internet of <strong>Th<strong>in</strong>gs</strong>, even the everyday objects have<br />
network connectivity, which enables them to send and receive<br />
data. But <strong>in</strong> order to make the data exchange smooth, it is<br />
important to <strong>in</strong>stall <strong>Ethernet</strong> <strong>Cables</strong> properly.<br />
By do<strong>in</strong>g so, you will be able to decrease the downtime and enable<br />
the exchange of data between your data systems and network<br />
devices like modems, routers, adapters and other objects that ask<br />
for a connection. If you are <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Ethernet</strong> Network <strong>Cables</strong>, you<br />
need to keep certa<strong>in</strong> th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d.<br />
How to plan for <strong>Ethernet</strong> Cable Installation?<br />
Once you have decided the place where all your cables will<br />
term<strong>in</strong>ate, you can plan your <strong>Ethernet</strong> cable <strong>in</strong>stallation. You must<br />
remember that the location for your cables should be big enough<br />
to accommodate your ongo<strong>in</strong>g project. Also consider the future<br />
data network expansion plans <strong>in</strong> your plant.<br />
In case your cable is go<strong>in</strong>g to be exposed to extreme environmental<br />
conditions, select a cable which is flexible and resistant to UV light,<br />
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oil, chemicals, cutt<strong>in</strong>g, abrasion, oil etc. Thereafter, you need to<br />
take the follow<strong>in</strong>g steps:<br />
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Choos<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>Ethernet</strong> Cable<br />
Before choos<strong>in</strong>g network<strong>in</strong>g cables for yourself, you need to know<br />
the features of each <strong>Ethernet</strong> cable. Details of each of these cables<br />
are given below.<br />
CAT5E: CAT 5E cables can replace CAT5 and CAT3 and support up<br />
to 100Mbps at 100MHz. It also curbs cross talk and offers good<br />
speed.<br />
CAT6: CAT 6 cables are backward compatible with the previous<br />
version of CAT cables, can be run <strong>in</strong> long lengths, have bigger gauge<br />
wires and support up to 10 Gb/s at 250 MHz bandwidth. CAT6<br />
cables are also longer last<strong>in</strong>g. CAT 6A cables on the other hand<br />
enhances the capacity of CAT6 as it can perform up to 500Mhz and<br />
can cover distances up to 100 meters.<br />
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CAT 7A: This type of <strong>Ethernet</strong> Cable is a good alternative to fiber<br />
optic cabl<strong>in</strong>g. It supports 10 Gigabit <strong>Ethernet</strong> and frequencies of up<br />
to 1000Mhz.<br />
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<strong>Th<strong>in</strong>gs</strong> To <strong>Keep</strong> <strong>in</strong> M<strong>in</strong>d<br />
While you are <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Ethernet</strong> <strong>Cables</strong>, <strong>Keep</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d:<br />
1. Cross Power the Cable at 90 degrees: In case you have to cross<br />
the data network cabl<strong>in</strong>g, keep it at a 90º degrees and you can<br />
avoid <strong>in</strong>terference.<br />
2. Don’t pack them together: If the cables are k<strong>in</strong>ked, they can<br />
affect the network and compromise with the quality of cables. So<br />
try not to create a snake pit out of it.<br />
3. Go for different colours: Choose different colours for different<br />
cables so that there is no confusions and your data l<strong>in</strong>es can rema<strong>in</strong><br />
organized.<br />
4. <strong>Keep</strong> the cables away from risky places: In case if you are<br />
runn<strong>in</strong>g the cable through ceil<strong>in</strong>g or wall, ensure that it doesn’t<br />
come <strong>in</strong> contact with the ceil<strong>in</strong>g tiles. Also, don’t run it over water<br />
pipes and electrical conduit as it is dangerous and might cause<br />
accidents.<br />
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5. Make use of an efficient wire management system: It is<br />
important to organize patch cabl<strong>in</strong>g between the racks. To organize<br />
efficiently, you can use wire bundl<strong>in</strong>g device or cable ties or Velcro.<br />
<strong>Keep</strong> the above mentioned po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d and start<br />
<strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g your <strong>Ethernet</strong> cables at the earliest.<br />
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