Guide for installing network cabling in a home

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froob

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#299307 27-Aug-2022 19:50

I've written up a bit of a guide on installing network cabling in homes, drawn largely from advice posted by others here on geekzone, and my own experiences working on homes.

It doesn't include any photos or diagrams at this stage, but I may add these in later.

I've made it available through issuu.com using the link below - hopefully useful for someone!

https://issuu.com/froob/docs/installing_network_cabling_in_new_zealand_homes_v1

Guide: Installing Network Cabling in New Zealand Homes

Chrisclarke

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#2960375 28-Aug-2022 10:07

I'm just about to undertake some work to extend my network at home, so was a useful read.

Thank you for putting together and sharing!

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#2960448 28-Aug-2022 12:37

I've never used issuu.com before - there is no way to get a better view other than the double page layout? Finding that very hard to read on screen.

froob

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#2960451 28-Aug-2022 12:53

allan:
I've never used issuu.com before - there is no way to get a better view other than the double page layout? Finding that very hard to read on screen.

Sorry, I don't think there's anything much better than the double page, full screen view.

Guide: Installing Network Cabling in New Zealand Homes

froob

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#2963185 4-Sep-2022 21:41

I've uploaded a new version of the guide with a few basic diagrams added - here are a couple of examples:

Guide: Installing Network Cabling in New Zealand Homes

mentalinc

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#2972749 25-Sep-2022 14:12

@froob Are you able to enable download? great resource, but better if could download it

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#2972797 25-Sep-2022 19:08

If installing cabling for security cameras, I was recommended on here to install two cables to each location , one for redundancy.

froob

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#2972963 26-Sep-2022 10:36

mentalinc:
@froob Are you able to enable download? great resource, but better if could download it

I can't enable download on issuu.com without paying a monthly subscription, but have uploaded it to GitHub, and you should be able to download the PDF from there: https://github.com/froob77/networkcabling

Guide: Installing Network Cabling in New Zealand Homes

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#2972985 26-Sep-2022 12:02

froob:
I can't enable download on issuu.com without paying a monthly subscription, but have uploaded it to GitHub, and you should be able to download the PDF from there: https://github.com/froob77/networkcabling

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angski

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#2973263 26-Sep-2022 21:24

froob:
mentalinc:

@froob Are you able to enable download? great resource, but better if could download it

I can't enable download on issuu.com without paying a monthly subscription, but have uploaded it to GitHub, and you should be able to download the PDF from there: https://github.com/froob77/networkcabling

This document deserved a Network 101 for NZ home medal.

It is a fantastic piece of work and even better, you shared it for free. Thank you very much.

angski

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#2973269 26-Sep-2022 21:27

mattwnz:

If installing cabling for security cameras, I was recommended on here to install two cables to each location , one for redundancy.

I am a noob, can I ask how does the redundancy port works?

mentalinc

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#2973272 26-Sep-2022 21:32

If one breaks/fails, there is already another cable there to use.

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angski

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#2973275 26-Sep-2022 21:35

mentalinc:

If one breaks/fails, there is already another cable there to use.

thank you