Structured cabling
The part of the network that lasts the longest
Switches, Wi-Fi and phones are replaced every few years. The cabling behind them usually stays for fifteen years or more, so it is worth getting right the first time.
We plan cabling around how the building will actually be used, including the Wi-Fi access points, cameras and phones that need power over the network, and leave you with a tidy, labelled comms room and records of every link.
What our structured cabling service covers
Cat6 and Cat6A data cabling
Data outlets for desks, classrooms, meeting rooms and ceilings, run back to a central comms cabinet.
Fibre optic backbones
Fibre links between floors, buildings and comms rooms where distance or bandwidth needs it.
Comms cabinets and patching
Racks, cabinets, patch panels and cable management, installed so the room stays easy to work in.
Cabling for Wi-Fi, CCTV and phones
PoE cabling for access points, security cameras and IP phones, planned at the same time as the data points.
Moves, adds and tidy-ups
Extra data points, office moves and re-patching of crowded comms rooms.
Testing and documentation
Every link tested and labelled, with results and an outlet plan handed over at the end of the job.
Cat6 or Cat6A?
Cat6 suits most offices: it carries 1 Gbps comfortably and 10 Gbps over shorter runs. Cat6A carries 10 Gbps over the full 100 metre channel and is a common choice for new builds and for the latest Wi-Fi access points.
We recommend one or the other based on the building, the equipment you plan to run and how long you expect to stay, and we explain the cost difference before work starts.
How a project runs
Site visit and scope
We walk the site, agree outlet locations and cable routes, and give you a clear quote.
Installation
Cabling, cabinets and patching are installed, with after-hours work available where the site needs it.
Test, label and document
Each link is tested and labelled, and you receive the results and an outlet plan.
Technology we use
Copper and fibre cabling systems from vendors ASHNET works with.
Common questions
Do you do small cabling jobs?
Yes, from a few extra data points to a full fit-out. Tell us what you need and we will quote it.
Can you tidy up an existing comms room?
Yes. Re-patching, labelling and replacing old cabling in a crowded cabinet is a common job, and it makes future faults much quicker to find.
Do you work after hours?
Yes, where the site needs it, for example in busy offices, retail and schools during term.
Can you also install the network equipment?
Yes. ASHNET can supply and configure the switches, Wi-Fi and firewall as well, so one team is responsible for the whole network.
Related services
School Wi-Fi and wireless networks
Wireless site surveys, Wi-Fi design, access points and switching for primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
CCTV installation in Auckland
IP security cameras, recorders and video management for businesses, schools and commercial sites.
Managed IT and network services
Network monitoring, remote and onsite support, patching, backup and Microsoft 365 management.
Need cabling for an office, school or fit-out?
Send us the address, a floor plan if you have one, and roughly how many outlets you need.