Structured Wiring Systems
So what is structured wiring and why can it
make such a difference in a consumer's decision to purchase a new home?
Structured wiring is a combination of wiring types that work in conjunction
to deliver data throughout a home. This includes telephone, video and
computer network wiring such as category-5, RG-6 coaxial and possibly fiber
optic cables. All terminate at a central location within the house,
generally referred to as a wiring can. Essentially structured wiring is the
backbone for communications and entertainment in the home.
Why is this becoming something that people want or feel they need in a new
home? Simple-the emergence of the Internet as an important part of a
family's life. With growing numbers of families having more than one PC, and
everyone wanting to get online at the same time, the need for a built-in
networking system is becoming more apparent. Parents are increasingly
bringing work home, or becoming telecommuter's, and many grade-school
students are using the Internet as a reference tool. By including a
structured wiring system that includes the ability for Internet sharing, it
is possible for every family member to access the Web simultaneously.
With the rapid growth of the Internet, many service providers are looking to
capitalize on a high speed connection into the home as a means of providing
more services to customers. Telephone companies are beginning to roll out
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service in many areas that deliver a high
speed Internet connection over existing telephone lines in addition to phone
service. Cable television companies are
starting to offer Internet service through high speed cable modems in
addition to their existing video services. While these, in and of
themselves, are not driving the growth of structured wiring, in order for a
customer to take full advantage of the service they need an in-home
networking infrastructure.
The Future
Looking down the road a few years, many of these service providers are
planning to broaden their offerings even more. Soon residents will have the
option of receiving all of their in-home services from a single provider,
via a single connection in the home. These services, known collectively as
"broadband" services require a simple device called a residential
gateway. This gateway coordinates the incoming signals and sends them to the
right system using a structured wiring network in order to deliver those
services throughout the home.
With all of these developments happening it is no wonder that consumers are
asking to have structured wiring built into their new homes. By
incorporating these capabilities into a home they are able to take advantage
of the advances it offers today including PC- networking, video distribution
and device sharing and flexible location for phone lines. Understanding the
capabilities that a structured wiring system offers today, and
the additional benefits that it offers for tomorrow is critical when
deciding the right solution to meet homeowners evolving needs |
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Shared High-Speed Internet
Access
Shared high speed Internet
access with a DSL or cable modem
provides fast, simultaneous Web
access for all the computers in
your home.
Home Office
Advanced multi-line telephone
system allows you to add or
change lines and locations of
phones, fax machines, and modems
without rewiring.
Home Computer Networking
Share files, printers, fax
machines, scanners, and
high-speed access to the
Internet.
Multi-Room Video
Multi-room video lets you
distribute signals from up to
three different video sources
such as security cameras, DVD or
VCR players, HDTV, satellite or
cable to televisions throughout
your home. Now every room can be
an extension of your
entertainment center! You can
also create your own custom
television channels for
monitoring areas inside or
outside of your home through
security cameras.
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