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STRUCTURED CABLING

As part of any current network infrastructure, client’s in today’s market are dependent on a structured cabling system that is designed and applied in a neat, high performing and flexible manner.

Structured cabling as a topology has become an integral part of the day to day functioning of any business wishing to perform at maximum speed and profitability. Since the phasing out of Local Area Network systems, such as Ethernet and Token Ring (which DWM still apply if required), the Public and Private sectors have driven the introduction and establishment of the category structured cabling systems, including CAT3 to CAT5 which have since been superseded by the currently ratified CAT5E, CAT6 and CAT6A solutions.

These new networking systems ensure the swift deployment and delivery of both voice and data transfer to the desktop.

These ratified CAT5E, CAT6 and CAT6A networking systems form the core of what DWM design and install on a day to day basis, including new structured cabling design and installation for new buildings and refurbishment projects, to maintaining and extending existing networking systems, in a quality yet cost effective manner.

What type of cabling should you have?

The type of cabling you should be looking to have installed is called “Structured Cabling” as it will offer a single platform to support all your network delivery needs. This cabling platform can typically support Data traffic, Voice, CCTV, Access control, Digital signage, you name it. It was designed to support a wealth of IP applications over one single cabling platform to enable your building to support many services without the need for huge quantities of bespoke cabling.

There are currently 3 ratified structured cabling standards Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A. All are excellent cabling platforms if installed by an authorised installer who tests, labels and documents the installation. In our opinion this is what they offer .............
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