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8 FAQ about Cat7 Ethernet Cable

Frequently Asked Questions about Cat7 Ethernet Cable What is Cat7 Ethernet Cable? The Category 7 cable, which is often also called Cat7 Ethernet cable, is an advanced data cabling solution. Cat7 has the ability of a range of transmission requirements such as Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, 40 GB, and 100 GB Ethernet setups. A Cat 7 cable

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What is a soundproof data cabinet?

What is a soundproof data cabinet? A soundproof data cabinet or soundproof server rack can be a great solution when you wish to avoid housing your data cabinet in a dedicated communications room. This could be due to space limitations or due to the layout of the space you occupy. For example, in a retail

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How much is Cat6a cabling

How much is the cost of Cat6a cable How much is the cost of Cat6a cable? What is the difference in cost between Cat6 and Cat6a cabling? What are the differences between Cat6a and Cat7? We are regularly asked these questions as we conduct surveys as a data cabling contractor. Cat6a Price per data

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CPR regulations for data cables

What are the CPR regulations for data cables Building and construction cables manufactured after July 1, 2017, are subject to the Construction Product Regulation (CPR). So what are the CPR regulations for data cables? The CPR covers all construction products, including power cables, to classify them by fire response. In addition any product on the

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Cat5e FTP vs UTP

Shielded or Unshielded Cat5e? The majority of standard installations for cat5e and Cat6 are undertaken with UTP data cabling. However, there are certain situations and certain manufacturers who specify that shielded cabling should be used.  Common questions are as follows  Shielded or unshielded cat5e?  Do I need a shielded CAT5e cable?  When should I use

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DVR VS NVR What’s the difference

DVR VS NVR What’s the difference A DVR or NVR are options in a security system you have to make before setting up a video observation system. Deciding what price, installation, and best video excellence you can expect makes a big difference. Now scroll down to find out what you need to know about DVR and NVR, including

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Is Cat7 backward compatible?

Is Cat7 backward compatible? With ever changing technology and cabling requirements many businesses are looking to future proof there cabling. However they are not always ready to go to a full on high specification system. Rather they want to be ready for when the technology requires it. Therefore a common situation is installing the main

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Why is structured cabling important?

Why is Structured Cabling Important? So why is structured cabling important? A structured cabling design for your infrastructure allows all linked hardware to work over a common data cabling system. Thus, it builds a complete telecommunications' infrastructure. You can then use this infrastructure for your telephone services, transmitting data through your computer network, or for

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What affects WiFi speed

What affects WiFi speed In a business or enterprise, there may be various factors regarding what affects WiFi speed. Furthermore, performance, coverage, or connection speed. Some are easy to fix, others require troubleshooting or a high, technical level of investigation. Wi-Fi is now the way of the world and it is a necessity in the

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What is a Fiber Backbone?

What is a Fiber Backbone? A fibre optic backbone is a link between two different locations that are on the same network. However, what is a fiber backbone and where is it used The following are examples where a fibre optic cable could link together two separate locations Linking the main comms room to cabinets on different

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What cables do I need for Wi-Fi?

What cables do I need for Wi-Fi? Types of Internet Cables for Wi-Fi There are a few choices of cabling when looking at supply WiFi devices. The choice of cable will depend on the speed requirements and the type of Wi-Fi product chosen. Firstly we have a look at the types of internet cables for

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What are Floor boxes?

What are Floor boxes? Floor boxes are boxes made of stainless steel and plastic, designed for floor installation. They come in a variety of sizes and there are different boxes for different types of floors. Floor box data and power options vary to your requiremnets. This will depend on the depth of a false floor void

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