Why is bad Ethernet computer cabling- “bad”
If cabling looks bad it likely is bad. Many cabling contractors, or overwhelmed IT staff will often times just add a wire here and there and forget labeling. This leads to longer repair times taking staff resources, or making for a hefty repair bill. Poor cabling often times means reduced network performance, which makes the investment in newer equipment ineffective. If the cabling job looks messy, or patched together it’s often a sign that the connectors are not installed correctly. Even though the cables seem to work- they may not be working efficiently and degrading.
Often overlooked items in a messy data closet are: temperature, surge protectors, overloaded electrical outlets, incorrect length patch cables, no wire management, and lack of patch panels. Patch panels are very important to have effective data cabling. Network cables are NOT designed to be moved. Standard Cat5e & Cat6 Ethernet cables are designed to be installed with gradual bends into a patch panel. Patch cables route from the front of the patch panel into a switch. Patch cables are designed to be moved, plugged and unplugged and can even be tied into a knot!
Many times your problem is not old equipment, or a slow internet connection- it may be bad cabling degrading your network.
IT DataComm can perform the spring-cleaning of your data closet, or install your cabling. IT DataComm installs most types of low voltage cabling: Cable tv / coax, Ethernet, Telephone, Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optic wiring. Our coverage area is most of central Iowa including: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Newton, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Ames, Altoona, and Grinnell.