Structured Wiring is the most important aspect regarding the future-proofing of your
home or office. Whether new-construction, remodeling, renovation, or even historical
preservation, installing a structured wiring system is the best method for integrating
converging technologies. As technology advances, more lifestyle enhancing products
are available to the consumer. From basic security, A/V and network systems,
to whole-house integration, smart-appliances, home theater, lighting control, climate
control, remote access control, high speed internet/ VOIP touchscreen home
automation and other innovative media systems, structured wiring is the key.
Fox Communications Inc Structured Cabling is a set of cables and connectivity devices
that integrate voice, data, video, and various other management systems of a home or
office. (i.e. safety alarms, security access, etc.). A Fox Communications Inc Structured
Cabling System consists of a standardized media and layout architecture, standard
connection interfaces, system design and an installation that adherence to national and
international standards. Other than the structured cabling system, voice, data, video, and
building management systems (BMS) have nothing in common except similar
transmission characteristics (analog or digital data signals) and delivery methods
(cable tray, conduit, wire channels etc.) that protect and supports the cabling investment.
Audio / Video & Television
1.) Four RG-6 coax to the media center (satellite, incoming broadband, outgoing
modulation & future use)
2.) Three RG-6 to the master bedroom and home office (when applicable)
3.) Two RG-6 coax to every bedroom
4.) One RG-6 coax to where an off-air antenna might be located
5.) Four RG-6 coax to where a satellite dish might be located (HDTV satellite dish
requires four coax cables)
6.) One RG-6 coax from the cable company's demarcation point.
Telephone & Video Cameras
1.) One to each telephone location
2.) One to each modem location
3.) One to media area (satellite, internet or hard disk recorder)
4.) One to each video camera location (front door, baby's room or backyard)
5.) One from telephone company's demarcation point)
6.) One from the security panel location
Data, Video and Control
1.) One to each computer location and each location for network access (including
locations kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms)
2.) One to printer location
3.) One to locations near room entrances. (use for volume controls, whole-house controls,
and keypads)
4.) One to media center for audio / video applications
5.) One to the bedrooms for audio / video applications
6.) One to media center for data applications