"Buck Turgidson" wrote in message
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I am getting ready to open up my finish basement walls and do a remodel.
I was planning to just run CAT-5 (I prefer wired over wireless). Is there
something else I need besides CAT-5? Should I use CAT-6?

Is there any other technologies or other things I should consider? Please
be realistic. I am on a tight budget, and am not an early adopter. But
at
the same time, I don't want to miss something. Should I consider fiber?
Right now, I have cable, but if I switch to a dish, do I need something
other than coax?

Thanks for any replies.


FIRST, get a copy of the Carlon Structured Cable Management brochure. I
picked one up to today from my local electronics/network cabling
supplier/distributor in Chicago area.

GO TO web site: http://www.carlon.com

Carlon makes low voltage brackets as well as Resi-Gard flexible raceway and
fittings - from 3/4" diameter up to 2" diameter. Carlon has specific
brackets for both new construction and rework/remodel installations.

Electrical code does require low voltage divider plates IF you co-locate the
low voltage and home AC power boxes. Ethernet cabling and AC power should
NOT occupy the same stud space (unless one is in condiuit)

Depending upon you home --- you can get a flush structure cable panel box or
a sheet of 2' x 4' plywood firmly attached to a wall in an unfinished area.

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