Network Cabling

The Most Common Network Cabling Pitfalls To Avoid

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Network cabling is the type of task that can seem deceptively simple. While it may look very easy on paper, those who are experienced in this regard certainly know better. There are a number of common pitfalls that can take place and they are all avoidable.  In order to steer clear of the extra costs and aggravation that are associated with network cabling pitfalls, read on to find out more…

The Most Common Network Cabling Pitfalls To Avoid

Lack of Management

This is where all of the problems tend to begin. If the cables are not being managed in the correct manner, it is very difficult to avoid the additional problems that are going to take place as a result. The cables need to be organized and labeled in the correct manner.

No Plan For The Future

Some find themselves excessively focused on the planning and installation process and they forget the importance of having a plan for the future. Decide how everything will be laid out before installation begins so that these types of issues do not take place.

No Prior Knowledge of the Law

Laying all of the groundwork is great but unless the installer knows the laws and ordinances that are associated with their project, a number of issues are bound to occur.

Failure To Test The Network Ahead of Time

So the layout has been set up and all parties involved seem happy. All that is left to do now is start it up, right? Wrong. The network must be tested before it can be activated. This allows the installer to catch any errors that are taking place and rectify them before any data transmissions are negatively affected.

For more information about network cabling and how to avoid the common pitfalls, Audio Video Solutions is here to help. Be sure to contact us if you have any further questions.

2 Signs It’s Time to Have Your Network Cabling Checked Out

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Network outages can impact a business’s bottom-line more than almost any other technological hang-up. Lost productivity because of a slow network is just as bad, especially if it’s impacting your employees’ ability to respond to customers or even your site’s updates. While software slowdowns such as overuse and malware can hurt your communications network, so can the hardware it relies on.

2 Signs It's Time to Have Your Network Cabling Checked Out

Why should you hire an expert to check your business’s network cabling?

  • The cabling might be out of date. Whether you’re renting an office building or you have a storefront with points of sale that connect to your company headquarters, updated cabling is one of the best resources you can have for ensuring a faster connection. Older cabling wasn’t built to handle streaming content or wide array of connectivity different devices rely on. We can make sure your cabling not only can handle your volume of use but is optimized for your type of use.
  • You might not have enough connection points. Businesses work best if your employees can work in areas beyond their desks. There might be interdepartmental meetings, a hurried conference, or a phone call with a client that needs to take place behind closed doors. Getting your cabling updated is a great opportunity to increase the number of connection points in meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and even in common areas.

More and more businesses rely on a strong Internet connection. If your business is expanding or more of your services are online, now is the right time to make sure your network cables can handle the extra load. Go to Audio Video Solutions here to get started.

Two Reasons to Update Your Home’s Cables Along with Your Television

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DIY television splitters used to be the only way to have more than one television in a house. But as more televisions were added, the image got grainier, the sound quality decayed, and the experience became less and less enjoyable. Modern content networks, such as online video hosting companies and more customization data plans, have improved things, but network cabling still plays a large part in how you can enjoy media throughout your house.

Two Reasons to Update Your Home's Cables Along with Your Television

Why should you talk to a trained professional about installing network cabling?

  • Cables dictate a television’s location. Finding the right place to install your television can already be a headache, especially as you juggle various factors like windows, wall space, and a comfortable height and angle. Adjusting your cables so they can reach your new television without trailing across the wall can be difficult. Let our experts take a look so adding cables inside your walls only has to be done once.
  • Many houses are still using the cabling that came with the initial construction. Even though many of your devices may be wireless, have a cabled connection still promises the best resolution and cohesive data retrieval. As part of your home theater installation, make sure you have the best cabling for picture and audio quality so you can tap into online providers without delays or interruptions.

Cabling is much more customization than it used to be. Whether you want to have multiple, hooked up screens throughout your house or you just want to ensure a quality connection in your main home theater, Contact Audio Video Solutions to get started.