It is so simple to wire the internet to the server, but obviously creates a large build-up of cables around the server area, which must be routed and terminated with absolute care.
Because it is barely possible to hardwire each Ethernet cable, the solution is to terminate the incoming cables at a patch panel. This makes it easy to connect the server to the patch panel with the help of short cables, which can as well be moved easily when there is a need to.
To achieve this kind of wiring, consider the following guide on how to wire a patch panel: Buy a patch panel When buying the patch panel, ensure it has style insulation displacement connectors.
Similarly, make sure that there are enough patch connectors that can fit the Ethernet cables. Be sure to conduct a little research so that you can buy the right patch panel. Design a cable map This will be the only guide indicating to which panel connector a particular incoming cable is connected. Remember, there could be a need for system upgrades changes in future, so prepare the right map and label the patch panels accurately for this as well as problem diagnosis.
Remove cable jackets from incoming Ethernet cables Cable jackets must be removed from the incoming Ethernet cables, and this is best done with the help of wire strippers.
Cut the jacket approximately 1. Wire strippers are also available in hardware and electrical stores. Remove internal plastic jackets if any Sometimes you will be handling Cat6 type incoming Ethernet cables.
These often come with an internal plastic jacket, which too should be removed. It is used for inserting the wire into insulation-displacement connectors on the punch down blocks, patch panels, keystone modules, and surface mount boxes.
The Cat5e patch panels should have style insulation displacement connectors. It is necessary to acquire enough patch connectors on the patch panels to accommodate all of the incoming Ethernet cables. You should use the cable strippers to remove approximately 1 inch 25mm of the outer jacket from the end of each cable, which ensures a nice clean fit into the patch panel without the risk of exposing too much cable and damaging it. Once the outer jacket has been removed, you will see 4 twisted pairs of wires a total of 8 wires inside the Ethernet cable.
The wires are color coded with 4 being solid colors, and 4 with a white stripe around the color. In order to successfully punch down the cables into the patch panel, you need to gently untwist the pairs and spread them out so that the 8 wires can be individually worked work with. Place all 8 wires into the style connector of the patch panel in the patch panel outlet that is used to receive the incoming cables. You will see the color code labels on the patch panel, that indicates which wire is to be placed into which connector pin.
Make sure to terminate both sides of the cable on the same pattern used. Use a punch down tool to firmly press down on each wire so that it is grasped by both sets of teeth of the insulation displacement connector.
Punch down tool with a cutting edge, you can use it to cut the excess wire of the Ethernet cables during the pushing process. This step is optional but recommended.
Mark the terminated incoming cables with a label indicating where the cables are from with the room or floor numbers, which will help you locate the system problems precisely. Now you can plug a short patch cable from the desired port on the patch panel to the closely located hub or switch. The other end of the wire would be terminated at a wall socket. To wire Cat5e patch panels, you need to prepare Cat5e patch cable and Cat5e patch panel, and the wiring tools in advance. This article also introduces the Cat5e patch panel wiring technical information and the specific steps.
A set of cordless phones. A few years ago i'd have hardwired a set of phone extensions. Indeed the previous owner of my house had a number of outlets. We've bought a set of 4 cordless phones and job done. Perfect connection and no issues. May save you alot of money! Thanks everyone for the replies. Firstly beerhunter, there is a BT box outside the house, maybe that is the master socket? Not sure yet where the wires go, will try to investigate that during the week! Thanks for your suggestions Mark, in trying to think that through it would have wires coming from the front of the faceplate and having to go through the wall somewhere to reach the back of the patch panel.
Neilball, I am slowly getting my head around your solution. In using a faceplate splitter does this replace the current phone socket? Sorry if it's a stupid question! I am happy with the idea of using one long cable and punching down into the 4 ports at the patch panel, should be able to manage that! Jagdeep, we actually use cordless phones, but the one phone wire to BT socket is still unsightly as it currently goes under a door into the cupboard. We also need some way to wire in lines for the Skybox.
But I agree, they are much simpler than running extensions! Thanks neilball, that's what I thought but just wanted to make sure! Kitz - BT Phone Sockets. Will update when it's wired in, here's hoping it all goes smoothly Thanks to everyone for your advice. You must log in or register to reply here.
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