Frequently Asked Questions

Cat5 Solid cable  is more rigid, and the better choice if data needs to be transmitted over a long distance, while Stranded Cat 5 is very flexible and most likely to be used as patch cable. Cat 5 cable can support 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet, and has a capability of up to 100MHz.

Cat5E (which stands for Category 5, enhanced) cable goes along the same lines as basic Cat 5, except that it fulfills higher standards of data transmission. While Cat 5 is common in existing cabling systems, Cat5E has almost entirely replaced it in new installations. Cat5E can handle data transfer at 1000 Mbps, is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet, and experiences much lower levels of near-end crosstalk (NEXT) than Cat 5.

Cat6 is the most advanced and provides the best performance. Just like Cat5 and Cat 5E, Cat6 cable is typically made up of four twisted pairs of copper wire, but it’s capabilities far exceed those of other cable types because of one particular structural difference: a longitudinal separator. This separator isolates each of the four pairs of twisted wire from the others, which reduces crosstalk, allows for faster data transfer, and gives Cat6 cable twice the bandwidth of Cat5E. Cat6 cable is ideal for supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and is able to operate at up to 250 MHz. Since technology and standards are constantly evolving, Cat6 is the wisest choice of cable when taking any possible future updates to your network into consideration. Not only is Cat6 cable future-safe, it is also backward-compatible with any previously-existing Cat5 and Cat5E cabling found in older installations.

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another. There are several types of cable which are commonly used with LANs. In some cases, a network will utilise only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the network's topology, protocol, and size.

Yes you can continue working as usual whilst the new cabling is being installed. There will however be a period of downtime during the changeover from your old network onto the new one. We can arrange for the change over from your old network cabling to your new network cabling to take place after normal working hours.

Yes, the current Category 5e and Category 6 cabling will support all these applications.

Yes it does. There are some electricians that have learnt the basics. Our technicians are registered and trained in this field of work.

Yes we will warranty our installation for 5 years which is standard provided that the installation hasn’t been altered, tampered or damaged by others. However we are happy to discuss longer 20 year warranties should the need arise.

This will vary between buildings as the structure dictates how long the installation will take and how long each cable run will be plus the complexity of the job.  Will you need ducting/conduiting, do you require floor boxes, what size computer cabinet would you require.  All these variables affect the price. We are happy to inspect your site to provide a quote for cabling works.

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another. There are several types of cable which are commonly used with LANs. In some cases, a network will utilise only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the network's topology, protocol, and size.