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Cabling & Wall Outlets
In residential SWS, old-fashioned telephone lines are out, and Category 5 or Category 5e (the "e" designates the enhanced version) are in. Cat 5e cable consists of four pairs of twisted wires inside a single cable jacket. The twisting reduces "noise," or electrical interference, on the wires. Cat 5e cable carries phone signals, but also offers the bandwidth (signal-carrying capacity) required for high-speed Internet connections and cable or DSL modems.
A second type of cabling, RG6 coaxial cable, also is installed throughout the home, distributing broadcast, cable, and satellite TV, DVD, VCR, security cameras, and other video signals. Cat 5e and RG6 cables are terminated in each room at wall outlets featuring snap-in jacks and connectors designed for high-quality data, telephone, audio, and video signals. The snap-in design allows the wall outlets to be easily reconfigured to accommodate future connectivity needs.