Benefits and uses
- Plan networks for the space and equipment
- Compare LAN and fiber-optic systems
- Design cable routes and connection points before installation
Detailed benefits and uses
Who are our network design and installation services for?
Service options and pricing
Pricing depends on the location, equipment and scope of work. Contact our team for a quotation. Request a quotation →
What network services does AITSCCTV offer?
- Long- and short-distance fiber-optic cable installation
- LAN cable installation for homes and offices
- In-wall and underground cable installation
- Indoor and outdoor installation
- Fiber-optic cabling for homes, buildings, offices, and businesses
- Ready-to-use network installations
- Network cabling within and between buildings
- Fiber-optic cable termination
- Communication signal checks
- Complete network maintenance and troubleshooting
TYPE OF LAN CABLE
Compare LAN cable types
Choose a cable to suit the speed, distance and equipment in use.
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| Cable type | Suitable uses | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 5e | Gigabit networks for homes and offices | A general-purpose option; choose certified cables and connectors. |
| CAT 6 | Homes and offices planning future expansion | Supports 10 Gigabit over short distances; check cable length and interference. |
| CAT 6a | 10 Gigabit networks within buildings | Supports 10 Gigabit over channels up to 100 metres when the complete system meets the standard. |
| CAT 6e | Assess against the manufacturer’s specifications | CAT 6e is not CAT 6a. Check the certification and test results before choosing it. |
| CAT 7 / 7e | Projects with specified cable and shielding requirements | Check the manufacturer’s certification, connectors and equipment compatibility. |
| CAT 8 | Short-distance, high-speed connections in data centres | Supports 25/40 Gigabit over channels up to 30 metres. |
Actual speed depends on the cables, connectors, equipment, distance and system test results.
Further information:LAN cabling standards · CAT 6e and CAT 6a
Technical details and selection guidance
Fiber-optic cable installation
What is fiber-optic cable installation?
Computer network installation
What is LAN cabling, and where is it suitable?
- The original overview describes Ethernet networks with data rates of 10–100 Mbps.
- LAN network connections: bus topology
- Devices share a single signal cable.
- Limitation: only one pair can transmit at a time.
- The original overview describes short-distance office network use, with attention to preventing data collisions.
- The original overview describes Token Ring networks with data rates of up to 16 Mbps.
- LAN network connections: ring topology
- Data is sent in an orderly sequence, with packets circulating in one direction.
LAN cabling to designated points
LAN cable installation, connector termination, and network planning for offices and organizations, including connections between individual cable runs.
Equipment installation and internal LAN systems
LAN and network configuration, including passwords, connections, and internal access permissions to protect offices, organizations, and homes.
Additional LAN connections and cable terminations
When expanding an existing system, AITSCCTV’s specialists install additional LAN cabling and connections to increase capacity effectively.
Signal extension system installation
Wired LAN connections over long distances may require signal extension equipment such as repeaters.
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