Networking: cables, switches and wireless
Every port, every closet, every building.
Patch cables by the hundred, switches for every closet and wireless that reaches the next building.
PoE
powers cameras, phones and APs
+20%
spare ports to plan for
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A reliable network starts with the right cable and a switch with enough ports. For links between buildings, a point-to-point wireless bridge saves trenching new cable.
What to look for
Cable
Cat6 suits most offices. Cat6a carries 10 Gb over the full 100 meters.
Switch
Unmanaged for plug-and-play. Managed for VLANs and monitoring. PoE to power cameras, phones and access points.
Port count
Plan for about 20% more ports than you use today.
Wireless bridges
Line of sight and distance decide the model.
Buying for a team?
Planning a network refresh? Send us the floor plan and port counts and we will build the list.
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Questions buyers ask
Cat6 or Cat6a: which should I buy?
Cat6 for most offices. Cat6a for new 10 Gb runs or long cable paths.
Do I need a managed switch?
Only if you segment traffic or manage the network centrally.
How do I connect two buildings without running cable?
Use a point-to-point wireless bridge between them.
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