Today's custom homebuyers
expect the latest technology to
plug in and work without having
to rewire their new home,
and they expect you to make it possible.
So, if you're building houses in the 21st
century, you had better know how to
properly specify and install the cabling
and devices that make home automation
systems tick.
Many contractors have worked with
speaker, TV, and phone wires, but data
cabling is a different story; unless
you've installed computer networks in
office buildings, it's unlikely you're
familiar with the tools and techniques
required to properly install the twistedpair
cable used in home automation
and networking systems.
What is Cat 5?
The cabling used to connect most
computer and data networks is known
as UTP,