Structured cabling installation · NYC and tri-state

The foundation of a reliable network.

We wire your space end to end: data and voice jacks wherever you need them, labeled runs, network racks and server cabinets. Plug in, and it works.

Licensed and insured NYC and tri-state Every run Fluke tested Labeled at both ends
Trace a jack · 2nd floor office
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Jack
2-04A
Location
Open office, desk 1
Patch panel port
Panel A, port 05
Cable and length
Cat6 · 35 m (115 ft)
Test
Fluke tested · PASS

Labeled at the jack and at the patch panel, tested, and on the floor plan you keep. Anyone can find it in seconds.

What is included 06

From first drop to final label.

We handle all of it: planning, installation, termination, labeling and the rack. Done once, done right.

Site survey and planning

We map every jack location, cable route and rack position before any work starts. No guesswork, no rework.

Cat6 and Cat6A installation

High-performance cable installed to TIA-568 standards, ready for 10 Gbps where you need it.

Data and voice jacks

Every spot that needs a connection gets one: offices, conference rooms, reception, server rooms and break areas.

Labeled and documented runs

Every cable is labeled at both ends, so you know what goes where, for troubleshooting today and expansion next year.

Network rack and patch panel

A clean rack with proper cable management, patch panels and a layout anyone can follow without a map.

Server cabinet setup

Power distribution, airflow planning and organized terminations. Neat, easy to service, and ready for equipment.

Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A or fiber

Which cable do you actually need?

Three things decide it: how far the run goes, how fast it has to be, and where it runs. Set all three and see what goes in the wall.

70 m (230 ft)
Speed you need
Where does it run?
Cross-section · Cat6A U/UTP
CMP · plenumAbove a drop ceiling
JacketPlenum-rated jacket that burns slowly and gives off little smoke.
InsideCat6A: four twisted pairs of solid copper held apart by a spline. Never copper-clad aluminum (CCA), which runs hot under PoE and does not meet the standards.
Building entryNothing extra. The run stays inside the building.
WhyMany drop ceilings and raised floors carry return air for heating and cooling. In those spaces the electrical code requires plenum-rated (CMP) cable, because smoke from a burning jacket would travel through the air system.
Cat5eNot ratedCat5e is not rated for 10 Gbps.
Cat6Too long for 10 GbpsPast about 55 m, Cat6 is not rated for 10 Gbps.
Cat6AWorks10 Gbps the full 100 m (328 ft).
FiberWorksCarries 1 and 10 Gbps far past 100 m, and carries no electricity.
We would run Cat6A, plenum-rated (CMP). Past about 55 m, it is the only copper cable rated for 10 Gbps.
Why it matters

Messy cabling has real costs. Clean cabling pays off.

The difference shows up the first time something breaks, and every time you expand.

Messy installs

  • Unknown cables nobody will touch, so they stay forever
  • Hours lost tracing unlabeled runs when something breaks
  • Every expansion means pulling things apart to find space
  • Abandoned, bundled cable left in walls and ceilings, a fire risk

Clean cabling

  • Every run labeled and documented, so any cable is found in seconds
  • Easy to add drops without disturbing what is already there
  • Fast troubleshooting, with no guesswork
  • A professional install for building inspections and audits
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You keep the documentation.

When we leave, the next person who opens your closet knows exactly what is there. That person might be us, or anyone else.

A labeled floor plan

Every jack on a drawing of your space with its label, so anyone can find it.

A test report for every run

Every run is Fluke tested against TIA-568. Keep the results on file, or hand them to your landlord, building management or co-op board.

A drawing of the rack

Patch panels, switch and spare space on one page, so the next technician knows what goes where.

Already wired?

Cabling problems right now?

We trace, test and fix cabling we did not install, and sort out closets nobody has labeled.

Cabling repair →
Dead network jack Cable cut or damaged Cable certification testing Cable tracing and documentation
Frequent questions 05

Common questions about structured cabling.

What is the difference between Cat6 and Cat6A, and which do I need?

Cat6 carries 1 Gbps up to 100 meters, and 10 Gbps on shorter runs of up to about 55 meters. Cat6A carries 10 Gbps the full 100 meters and resists interference better, which helps in dense NYC buildings full of electrical lines. For most small offices and homes, Cat6 is plenty and costs less. If you run a data-heavy business, want room to grow, or have heavy electrical interference, Cat6A is the better long-term choice. We look at your space and how you use it before recommending a cable.

Do you provide a test report after the installation?

Yes. Every run is Fluke tested for attenuation, crosstalk and return loss against TIA-568 standards. You get an organized report to keep on file or give to your landlord, building management or co-op board, which often matters for commercial leases and tenant buildouts.

Can you run cabling through finished walls without major damage?

In most cases, yes. We route cable through finished walls and ceilings with fish tapes, flexible drill bits and inspection cameras, so we open as little as possible. Where a small access hole is needed, we patch it cleanly. NYC tenants and co-op owners are protective of their spaces, and we treat every space that way.

How do you handle pre-war NYC buildings with tight walls and masonry?

Pre-war buildings are a real challenge: thick plaster, hollow terracotta tile, brick and unpredictable voids. We do a lot of work in pre-war buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn, so we plan routes before cutting or drilling anything. Where in-wall routing is not practical, we use surface raceway or conduit to keep the job clean and up to code, without harming the architecture or creating DOB problems.

Do we need structured cabling if we already use Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is convenient, but it does not replace a cabled backbone, especially in NYC offices where walls, neighboring networks and crowded rooms slow wireless down. Cabled connections give steady speed, lower delay and far better reliability for workstations, VoIP phones, access control and cameras. We recommend both: cabling as the foundation, with Wi-Fi access points wired back to your network. Cabling done now also leaves room for the people and technology you add later.