When your computer is plugged into your network, the performance can greatly vary based upon what's behind the wall.
The installed cabling system and network equipment make a significant difference on the network's performance. A cabling system is everything between your computer and your connection to the Internet, including cable, patch cords, jacks and patch panels.
Using an inexpensive, low-grade, old cable or a poorly installed cable system can have a significant negative impact on the network's overall performance. Errors produced from a poor cable system can cause networking equipment to work harder, creating unnecessary network traffic and delays. If your network seems slow at times, this may be an indication of a poor cable system.
Don't select the cheapest cable solution. You typically get what you pay for.
Make sure you are comparing the same solution from all of the vendors' pricing. For the best measurable performance, use a complete end to end engineered solution from a single vendor.
Use CAT6 versus CAT5/5e cable. The benefits of a CAT6 cable system far outweigh the cost, including improved performance, reduced maintenance and increased equipment life.
Poor cable installation costs your company money every day. Tie wraps too tight, kinks in the cable and the cable support system not being installed properly all cause poor network performance.
Make sure the cable installer specializes in voice and data cabling and is certified by the manufacturer for the selected cable solution. Check the installer's references. Are jobs completed on time and on budget? Is finished documentation provided?
Check to make sure the installer's insurance and bonding is up to date and his or her California contractor's license is valid. It needs to be a class C-7 or C-10 for cabling (see www.cslb.ca.gov).
It is very tempting to go to your local electronics store and purchase networking equipment, but most of it has been designed and built for the home market, not for business. The demands on a business network can easily exceed the capability of this equipment.
Select name brand manufacturers that stand behind the products. Look ahead, if you think you might deploy IP cameras or a VoIP system for your network, select a Power Over Ethernet switch, it will save you money over time.
Make sure that the network equipment, speed, throughput and cabling system match the planned usage. For instance, you can have all GB capable switches, network adapters, cabling and then you use a CAT5 patch cord. The patch cord, being the lowest rated item in the chain, will affect the performance for that user.
Selecting the right cabling system, installer and equipment should provide you with a trouble free network for years to come. For more information, call (760) 633-3301 or visit www.techconsvc.com.
The installed cabling system and network equipment make a significant difference on the network's performance. A cabling system is everything between your computer and your connection to the Internet, including cable, patch cords, jacks and patch panels.
Using an inexpensive, low-grade, old cable or a poorly installed cable system can have a significant negative impact on the network's overall performance. Errors produced from a poor cable system can cause networking equipment to work harder, creating unnecessary network traffic and delays. If your network seems slow at times, this may be an indication of a poor cable system.
Don't select the cheapest cable solution. You typically get what you pay for.
Make sure you are comparing the same solution from all of the vendors' pricing. For the best measurable performance, use a complete end to end engineered solution from a single vendor.
Use CAT6 versus CAT5/5e cable. The benefits of a CAT6 cable system far outweigh the cost, including improved performance, reduced maintenance and increased equipment life.
Poor cable installation costs your company money every day. Tie wraps too tight, kinks in the cable and the cable support system not being installed properly all cause poor network performance.
Make sure the cable installer specializes in voice and data cabling and is certified by the manufacturer for the selected cable solution. Check the installer's references. Are jobs completed on time and on budget? Is finished documentation provided?
Check to make sure the installer's insurance and bonding is up to date and his or her California contractor's license is valid. It needs to be a class C-7 or C-10 for cabling (see www.cslb.ca.gov).
It is very tempting to go to your local electronics store and purchase networking equipment, but most of it has been designed and built for the home market, not for business. The demands on a business network can easily exceed the capability of this equipment.
Select name brand manufacturers that stand behind the products. Look ahead, if you think you might deploy IP cameras or a VoIP system for your network, select a Power Over Ethernet switch, it will save you money over time.
Make sure that the network equipment, speed, throughput and cabling system match the planned usage. For instance, you can have all GB capable switches, network adapters, cabling and then you use a CAT5 patch cord. The patch cord, being the lowest rated item in the chain, will affect the performance for that user.
Selecting the right cabling system, installer and equipment should provide you with a trouble free network for years to come. For more information, call (760) 633-3301 or visit www.techconsvc.com.