The document provides an overview of network basics, focusing on structured cabling, active components like hubs and switches, and wireless solutions. It compares different cable categories (Cat5/5e vs. Cat6) and their implications for speed, cost, and network performance, while also addressing the importance of selecting qualified installers and manufacturers. Additionally, it highlights the consequences of poor network solutions, including impact on productivity and equipment reliability.

1. Drew Huynh- Akamai Telecom Bill Maynard – TechCon Services

2. Overview Network Basics Structured cabling (Passive) Cable Basics Cable System Selecting an Installer Active Components Hubs and Switches What’s the difference Wireless Solutions Summary

3. Network Basics

4. Cable Basics Twisted Pair Non-plenum Plenum ~2X - Cost Fire - Retardant Standard Rated Speed Notes 802.3u (CAT5/5e) 100 megabits of data per second Up to 1Gbps 802.3an (CAT6) 1000 megabits of data per second Up to 10Gbps

5. Cable System Racks and Cabinets Support Structure J-hooks Cable Tray Cable System Cable Patch Panels Jacks Face Plates Patch Cords

6. Selecting an Installer What CA contractors licenses do you have? C-10 License or C7 required, C7 preferred https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicense/LicenseRequest.asp https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicense/LicenseDetail.asp?LicNum=858920 Are you insured and bonded? How do you test the installed system? What test equipment do you use? Is there a manufacturer warranty with the installation? How do you train your technicians? Who holds the manufacturer certificates?

7. Hub and Switches Device General Characteristics General Use Hub All ports share single signal Home - Obsolete Switch Each port has its own signaling Home/small network Layer 2 Switch Switch, Plus simple management tagging Where you need network separation Vlans – I.E. Accounting, staff Layer 3 Switch Layer 2 Switch, Plus Routing Where you need communication between Vlans – IE VoIP, Security

8. What’s the Difference? They look alike, do the same thing, what’s up? Cost (varies greatly) Performance Capacity Reliability Powered devices POE Power Injector IP Powered Devices

9. Wireless Solutions Extension of Wired Network Router / Access Points (Single device/combined devices) Access points / Gateways (G vs. N) Controllers – Manage multiple access points Standard Rated Speed Notes 802.11a 54 megabits of data per second 802.11b 11 megabits of data per second 802.11g 54 megabits of data per second 24 Mbps 802.11n 140 megabits of data per second IEEE ratify end 2009

10. Summary Cable matters CAT6 vs. CAT5/5e 20% more expensive (Cable, Jacks, Patch Panels, Patch Cords) 1-10Gbps vs. 100Mbps-1Gbps 10 times faster Better signaling Reduced Equipment Fatigue/Failure Reduced Maintenance costs CAT5/5e May not be able to deploy network demanding applications (VoIP, IP Security Cameras, etc..) Engineered end to end solution (Good Quality vs. Low Quality Cable ) Equipment error / correction can range between 1/2% to 5% Equipment Matters Select named brand manufacturers Non POE vs. POE switches vs. Power injectors Equipment speed and throughput should match cabling system Select a cable installer that specializes in voice and data cabling

11. Summary Wireless 802.11 n vs. 802.11 g 3X the throughput Need to match computer network cards for best performance What’s the Cost of a poor network solution Lost Productivity Delayed Response Time Increased Maintenance Costs Hardware fatigue / failure Down Time Error in information transmission (especially with more demanding IP applications such as VoIP, video) $$$$ - do the math, down time, delays, equipment failures