Welcome to the Home Automation Archives

Archive for the 'Structured Wiring' Category

LAN Wiring 10base-T, 100base-TX/T4, 1000base-T

November 3rd, 2005


Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #2 is not an array in /home/home/public_html/homeblog/wp-content/plugins/technotag.php on line 41

Zatrax has a really nice guide to LAN wiring, listing which cables to use when, and what all of the colors mean and more.”There is NOTHING more annoying than spending 30 minutes debugging a network problem to find it was the cable. Badly made or non-standard cabling is a foolish thing to spend time on [...]


Talking VoIP

October 19th, 2005


Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #2 is not an array in /home/home/public_html/homeblog/wp-content/plugins/technotag.php on line 41

Jason Writes: Have you noticed that, no matter what Web sites you visit, it seems that every other site has an ad for VoIP provider Vonage? Well, I noticed too, and when it came time to set up a phone line after my recent move, it seemed like the perfect time for me to check [...]


Structured Wiring Panel: The Heart of Today’s Home

August 27th, 2005

Just remember, your structured wiring panel is an extremely important part of your home and its’ overall functionality now and in the future. Be smart about all aspects if this purchase and if you have any questions or doubts, locate a custom installer in your area to have them assist you through this process.