Mistakes To Avoid While Installing Network Cables

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Mistakes To Avoid While Installing Network Cables
Network cabling aint a childs play. Few years
ago, people used to delegate the tasks of
networking to electricians and telephone
technicians. But they were unaware of the fact
that telephone cables can still cope with
blunders. Network cables cant. When it
comes to installing twisted pair network
cables, there are certain errors you should
refrain from committing. Given below are some of
these mistakes.
? Haphazard cable management Some network
professionals think that there is no use
investing in a cable management system as it is
an expensive deal. However, things tend to get
really complicated and overwhelming when
many more cables are added and changes
are supposed to be made. Having a
rack-based cable management system will make it
easier for you to identify different cables. You
can also add labels or use different
coloured cables for different functions to
avoid confusion.
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? Installing different cables for voice and
data During the initial years, twisted pair
cabling was an expensive affair. As voice cabling
was less preferred and it only asked for
a single wire pair, people used to go for a
cheaper voice cabling and superior quality
data cable services. But with the advent of
VoIP, the importance of voice grew and it asked
for data-level cabling. VoIP equipment enables
one to make the most out of its built-in
Ethernet switch and helps to save the
money spent on multiple cables. ? Positioning
network cables around electrical
cables Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) is used for
data cabling. This is because the magnetic field
created by the low voltage of this cable
enables smooth communication. Unshielded
cables when placed around electrical cables
make the communication distorted and noisy
as their magnetic field gets interrupted.
Even the transmission rate gets affected by this
arrangement.So keep the surroundings in mind
while you install network cables. ? Setting up
cables near noisy equipment It is not just
electrical cables that create disruption. If
the data cables are placed near motors,
fluorescent lighting, and other electronic
equipment that emit magnetic waves, it
can cause a real chaos with your cable
infrastructure. So while setting up data cables,
ensure that they dont fall in the way of any
such machinery. ? Not considering distance
limitations If you've indulged into cabling
in the past, you might be aware that the
distance limitation to keep in mind for
installing UTP cabling with Ethernet is 100
meters. While running cables for other purposes
like 40Gbps, you must take into consideration
the distance limitation associated with the
cable
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type. You can research about the distance
limitations before you start installing. ?
Failing to adhere to the laws While undertaking
installations of this kind, one must follow
the laws to avoid accidents. For example,
use of PVC-jacketed cabling is banned in air
handling spaces. This is because when PVC burns,
it emits a toxic smell. This smell if inhaled
by the firefighters and other personnel can
prove to be harmful. ? Not following
standardized procedures There are predefined
standards for twisting the cables and placing
them in the jacket. Not following these standards
can affect the overall performance of your
network. You definitely do not want hindrances
caused due to noise. Especially when it comes to
cables like EIA/TIA-568-A and B you must follow
the laid out standards and procedures. There
are more donts than dos when it comes to
installing networks for your work or home
environment. If you cant do it on your own, it
is always advisable to hire professionals. Make
sure you avoid the above bloopers and enable
smooth running of networks. All the best!

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