Network Cabling San Jose

What is Network Cabling and How Can It Help Your Business?

Network cabling refers to the cable used to transfer information through your business network. Network cabling actually makes up the basis of your network. Without the cabling the network wouldn't exist. The cabling used in your network will tie the different pieces of your network together. This allows data to be passed back and forth over your network. There are a variety of cable types that may be used in combination or singly, depending on the makeup of your network. The most basic networks consist of two computers. Most companies require a little more in the way of workstations than just two. Just a small real estate business will have multiple computers and at least one printer. These will usually be connected to a router and a modem to connect to the internet. That makes up a slightly more complicated network.

Now add multiple offices on two floors with a computer in each, the computers used by each assistant, special purpose computers used by the warehouse for shipping and receiving, the computers used by security for visitors, and add in a couple of servers to save the company's backup data. Even though this will have to have a few more printers added to it, this network is only larger than the one mentioned for the small real estate office. It isn't a lot more complicated, just bigger.

But your network isn't just the computers that the company uses. You also have a network for your phone system. Every desk with a computer will usually have a phone, and almost always a multi-line phone.

Network cabling can also include wiring for a voice network and audio/video cabling, as used with an intercom system or security system. Network cabling is as important to your business as the electrical wiring and plumbing in your building. It is the backbone of your network and, as with your own backbone, should work silently and unseen.

Considerations When Installing Network Cabling

The first consideration will be the equipment that you are using in your network.

You are likely to find that fiber optic cable is the best choice for your network. Fiber optic cabling when compared to coax cable offers greater speed and bandwidth. Fiber optic cable uses light, which is faster than the electrical impulses used by coax cable. This gives a greater speed that will make your network faster.

When you think about bandwidth, compare it to a highway. Coax cable would be a state highway that's two lanes wide, while fiber optic cable would be a ten lane freeway.

When you select fiber optic cable you have great enough bandwidth that one network can be used for computers and your phone system. The bandwidth is such that it will allow for future growth.

The second consideration will be the security of your network.

The security of your network needs to be safeguarded. Your company's proprietary data and your customer's information needs to be kept secure. The electrical impulses used for data lines with coax cable can be picked up with a sensitive receiver. These electrical impulse can be decoded to capture the data that is being transmitted through the cable. For this reason the hard wired cable in your phone system is also vulnerable.

Fiber optic cabling doesn't have this vulnerability. The light passing through the cable doesn't produce a signal that can be captured by someone outside the network.

Also, hard wire cabling can pick up interference from outside sources. This is why you don't want your radio close to a refrigerator. Fiber optic cable doesn't pick up interference from power lines or electrical devices.

The third consideration should be maintenance and expandability.

Fiber optic cabling is lightweight. It can be strung above a false ceiling without having a need for a special conduit, making access easy if maintenance is necessary.

Expansion of your network is enhanced due to the ease of adding connections to fiber optic cabling.

Considerations When Selecting a Network Cabling Installation Company

The first consideration when buying any service is cost. You have to look at overall costs, not just the cost of the initial installation. Keep in mind that a company will need to do a site survey before making a cost estimate. A quote over the phone isn't worth the paper it isn't written on. Will the company back up the work they do and the materials they use? Look for a warranty on the labor and the materials.

Do they have the capability to help design your phone and computer network, or will they just come in and drag the cables through your ceilings? You need to select a company dedicated to this service that is large enough to do the job, not just a couple of guys that are running cable part time. Do they provide phone assistance, can a cabling expert make a site visit to address problems?

Check for bonding to ensure that your existing facility isn’t damaged during installation. Remember, a company that fades away after the installation probably won't do that good a job in the first place. As with any business, always ask for references. Try to find a company that has past customers you can talk to. Don't be surprised if quality work costs more. Quality work performs the way it's supposed to and performs for the length of time you were looking for.

Why Network Cabling San Jose?

For competitive pricing with the personnel to take you from the site survey through installation and into support and maintenance of your network cabling it's necessary to find a company with experience and training.

San Jose network cabling can be efficiently installed by a company that has the training and experience possessed by Network Cabling San Jose. We have over ten years in this business with an extensive list of satisfied clients.

All of your needs for San Jose network cabling will be met working with us.