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Whether you just need a few extra points installing or an entire 500-point CAT5e network we have the skill, tools and know-how to complete the task quickly and efficiently! Fibre Optic? Voice? NO Problems! Don’t need the disruption? -No worries, we work around you to complete jobs with the minimum of disruption!

Need a quick quote for your new cabling or equipment? We aim to beat any other sensible quote you may have.

Our suppliers deliver direct to any location in the UK; coupled with excellent logistics we can complete jobs LARGE and small anywhere in the UK!

All jobs are covered by Industry standard 15 year warranty and are fully tested upon completion.

Some of the services/products we offer :

CAT5,CAT5e,CAT6,LAN (Local Area Network) Installation, WAN (Wide Are Network) Installation, Wireless Network Links, Fibre Optic Installation, Fibre Optic Patch Leads, Ethernet, Voice Patch Panels, Data Patch Panels, Network Cabling, Network Troubleshooting, Network Design, Network Cabinet Supply & Installation, Extra Points, Fault Finding............

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What is CAT5/CAT5e?

CAT5 cable contains four pairs of copper wire. CAT5 supports Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet and comparable alternatives such as ATM. As with all other types of twisted pair EIA/TIA cabling, CAT5 cable runs are limited to a maximum recommended run rate of 100m (328 feet).

Although CAT5 cable usually contains four pairs of copper wire, Fast Ethernet communications only utilize two pairs. A new specification for CAT5 cable, CAT5 enhanced (CAT5e), supports short-run Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) networking by utilizing all four wire pairs and is backward-compatible with ordinary CAT5.

Twisted pair cable like CAT5 comes in two main varieties, solid and stranded. Solid CAT5 cable supports longer runs and works best in fixed wiring configurations like office buildings. Stranded CAT5 cable, on the other hand, is more pliable and better suited for shorter-distance, movable cabling such as on-the-fly "patch" cabling.

Though newer cable technologies like CAT6 and CAT7 are being developed, CAT5 cable remains the popular choice, because it is both affordable and plenty fast enough for today's LANs.

Also Known As: Category 5

What about CAT6?

The IT manager today has a choice of using either Cat5 or Cat6 cable. While there is no protocol that demands the installation of a Cat6 infrastructure, the rapid rate of change in the IT industry means that, faced with a new network, IT managers should consider future-proofing, and should consider Cat6 rather than Cat 5. The reasons for this are:

* Cat6 may be the minimum cabling required to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

* Cat6 supports double the bandwidth of Cat5, and so offers a better option for critical applications in the future.

Definition: CAT6 is an Ethernet cable standard defined by the Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (commonly known as EIA/TIA). CAT6 is the 6th generation of twisted pair Ethernet cabling.

CAT6 cable contains four pairs of copper wire and unlike CAT5, utilizes all four pairs. CAT6 supports Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet and supports communications at more than twice the speed of CAT5e, the other popular standard for Gigabit Ethernet cabling.

As with all other types of twisted pair EIA/TIA cabling, CAT6 cable runs are limited to a maximum recommended run rate of 100m (328 feet).

Twisted pair cable like CAT6 comes in two main varieties, solid and stranded. Solid CAT6 cable supports longer runs and works best in fixed wiring configurations like office buildings. Stranded CAT6 cable, on the other hand, is more pliable and better suited for shorter-distance, movable cabling such as "patch" cables.

CAT6 comes at a significantly higher price tag than CAT5 or CAT5e, and today's applications simply can't take advantage of CAT6's better performance. However, if wiring a home or building for the long term, one may still consider using CAT6.

Also Known As: Category 6

How about Fibre Optic?

We can install fibre optic links and patch panels when required-usually for linking buildings together or where copper is not suitable (length, electro mechanical noise environment etc). The most common connectors are below :-

The ST connector
The ST connector uses a bayonet locking system (like the old BNC networks) it is the most common connector.

The SC connector
The SC connector features a moulded body and a push-pull locking system. It is the common connector for new installs. Most switches come with SC connector fitments now.

Other connector types are LC, MTRJ & FC.

We can install 62.5/125 & 50/125 Multi Mode fibre.