Data and Voice Networking

Having the correct cabling infrastructure layout and following the proper cabling techniques can have a big impact on your data and voice network performance, as well as the amount of time one spends troubleshooting network issues. However, no matter how well designed and well laid out your network may be, it is essential that one have an understanding of the problems one can run into, and have the appropriate tools to solve those issues.

Several of the most common wiring infrastructure issues that can impact network performance are:

1.      Exceeding Media Limitations

2.      Noise problems in the signal distribution

3.      Improper cable terminations on network cabling can take its toll on network performance causing intermittent speed and reliability problems.

4.      Interference such as electromagnetic wavelengths - Problems generated by interference can be extremely difficult to isolate. Mistakes such as running twisted pair wiring near fluorescent lighting can result in severely degraded network performance from noise.

5.      Wear and Tear - damaged network media can cause a range of problems, ranging from intermittent connectivity drops in shared media to more exclusive performance issues, such as increased vulnerability to interference in a wire with frayed shielding.

The best strategy for dealing with this is to avoid problems during the network's installation. Be careful to consider any potential sources of interference and carefully deal with them during installation or use a media type that is not susceptible to the interference.

Key Benefits

• Documented Infrastructure

• Fire and other code enforcement

• Less troubleshooting time

• More room for growth and future upgrades

• Maintain telephone and computer room specifications

• Complete Testing procedures