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Meeting Your Network Cabling Needs

  • CAT 5e
  • CAT 6
  • Coaxial 
  • Plenum
  • PVC
  • Fiber Optic

Mac-Tel Communications Inc. specializes in the design and supply of structured network cabling system, data communication (wired and wireless) and Gigabit network equipment.

  • Voice & Data Structured Network Cabling
  • CCTV / Video Surveillance Cabling
  • Coaxial Cable for Distributed Antenna Systems or In-Building Solutions
  • Speaker Audio Cabling

All cables are hung securely, terminated in the patch panel, numbered/labeled and tested for proper performance.  We also provide cable certification for performance guarantee.

What is Network Cabling?

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another. There are several types of cable which are commonly used with LANs. In some cases, a network will utilize only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the network’s topology, protocol, and size. Understanding the characteristics of different types of cable and how they relate to other aspects of a network is necessary for the development of a successful network.

The following sections discuss the types of cables used in networks and other related topics.

  • Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
  • Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Fiber Optic Cable
  • Cable Installation Guides
  • Wireless LANs
  • Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable

Twisted pair cabling comes in two varieties: shielded and unshielded.

Installing Cable – Some Guidelines

When running cable, it is best to follow a few simple rules:

  • Always use more cable than you need. Leave plenty of slack.
  • Test every part of a network as you install it. Even if it is brand new, it may have problems that will be difficult to isolate later.
  • Stay at least 3 feet away from fluorescent light boxes and other sources of electrical interference.
  • If it is necessary to run cable across the floor, cover the cable with cable protectors.
  • Label both ends of each cable.
  • Use cable ties (not tape) to keep cables in the same location together.