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Computer & Networking Cable
Wholesaler of cable products including 1394 firewire, category 5, DB9, GPIB, USB, VGA, BNC, and IDE cables.
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GlobalSpec.com: Computer and Networking Cables
Provides database of suppliers for Computer and Networking Cables. Browse catalogs and view technical information.
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Network Cable
Great low prices on the software and peripheral items you need.
www.Dell.com/SmallBusiness
Patch Cables - 5FT $1.19
Wholesale Pricing 10 Colors Stocked All in Stock - Ships The Same Day!
www.FireFold.com
SoCal Cabling Install
Voice - Data - Fiber Cabling Phone Systems - Data Networking
FuturistechCommunications.com
Computer Cable & Adapters
Lifetime Warrantee on Cables Computer Cables at Wholesale Prices
www.sfcable.com
Low Price on CAT5, CAT5E
Cat5E Cables: 1ft $0.76, 3' $0.79, 7FT $1.01, 10FT $1.39, 1000FT $67
www.Cat5eCableGuy.com
Computer Cable
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Get Computer Cable Fast
Huge selection; we'll ship today! DVI, VGA, SCSI, USB, Cat5, Cat6, PC
www.CablesToGo.com
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A-Z Computer Cable Provider Directory
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Acecom
Network cable infrastructure provider for fiber-optic, voice and data cabling needs.
www.ace-com.com
Aten Research
Manufacturer of KVM, USB, FireWire and other connectivity products.
www.aten.com
C
Alberta Computer Cable
Offers standard PC products and LAN cables, to custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
www.cablesbyacc.com
Computer & Networking Cable
Wholesaler of cable products including 1394 firewire, category 5, DB9, GPIB, USB, VGA, BNC, and IDE cables.
Component Cable | Digital Audio | Premium RCA cable | Contact Us
www.cablewholesale.com
F
Flexco Microwave, Inc.
Manufacturer of cable harnesses, precision flexible coaxial cables, conduit hoses and fluid lines. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.flexcomw.com
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GlobalSpec.com: Computer and Networking Cables
Provides database of suppliers for Computer and Networking Cables. Browse catalogs and view technical information.
www.globalspec.com
K
Kayer Industrial Co.
Hong Kong-based manufacturer and exporter of buzzers, cables and connectors.
www.kayer.com
M2Cables Fiber Optics Cables and Adapters
We provide LC, FC, SC, ST, MTRJ ,9/125 62.5/125, 50/125 & custom assembly and 10Gig fiber at low prices.
www.m2cables.com
O
Orient-America Trade Co. (OATCO)
Manufacturer and exporter of electronic components and parts with a specialty in audio and video.
www.oatco.com
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SAT-PAK Communications, Inc.
Manufacturer of coaxial cable assemblies. Products are sold to the telecommunications industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.satpak.com
Solonics, Inc.
Manufacturer of 110 cross connectors and backboards. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.solonics.com
SV Microwave
Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, SV Microwave offers RF Connector, Cable Assembly and Resistive Products.
www.svmicrowave.com
T
Tim-Co Component Sales
Supplier of high performance flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies.
www.tim-co.com
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Network Cable
Great low prices on the software and peripheral items you need.
www.Dell.com/SmallBusiness
Patch Cables - 5FT $1.19
Wholesale Pricing 10 Colors Stocked All in Stock - Ships The Same Day!
www.FireFold.com
SoCal Cabling Install
Voice - Data - Fiber Cabling Phone Systems - Data Networking
FuturistechCommunications.com

Greg Brown explains how to buy bulk cable and get computer network cable installed at your business.

Guide to Computer Cables for Business

How to wire your office for high-speed Web and telecommunications


 
 

ABCs of Computer Cable

  • Computer cabling is not rocket science, but you'll need professional help to lay out an entire office.
  • For main lines, use high-category ethernet cables. For offices, cheaper cable works.
  • Buy in bulk and save on computer cables for business.
 
 
What most people think they know about computer cable begins and ends at the little jack in the wall where they plug in their phone or desktop computer to access the Web.

Facilities managers and IT professionals know it's a tad more complex than plug and play. Computer cables vary from as thin as spaghetti strands to thick, unruly and heavily shielded Internet connection cables known as Category 5 (or higher).

Covered in this guide to computer network cable:

1. Computer cable design for office spaces
2. What computer cabling to buy and why
3. Saving money with bulk cable
4. Computer cables from wall to user

Action Steps for Understanding Computer Cable Design Types

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Computer Cable Action Step How computer cables are laid out in a company In general, office computer cables begin in the server room and travel first via thick 'backbone' cabling, which connects the outside world to your network; 'horizontal' cabling across false ceilings, which carries it to offices; then, finally, the smaller, consumer-friendly wires that hook a PC or Web phone to the wall jack.

I recommend:  Shop for computer cable at online outlets such as ComputerCableStore.com, CableMakers, and PC Cables. See more on computer cables at the Business.com directory page on networking and wiring.

Computer Cable Action Step Understanding the different grades of computer cables Computer cable meets international standards according to its use, from Category 1, which is the least shielded (used to wire things like doorbells and phones) through Category 7, capable of carrying dense electronic data traffic.

I recommend:  Also called "ethernet" and "cat" computer network cable, the basic design is called the "twisted pair," strands of shielded, smaller wires running in a braid pattern to cancel out interference. The higher the category, the more complex the cable and shielding design. Some vendor sites include Lanshack, Infinite Cables, BlackBox, and TWAComm. Find more information on ethernet computer cables at Business.com.

Computer Cable Action Step Look for bulk cable for big jobs If you've ever seen an office server room, you know they quickly become a rat's nest of computer cabling. Then you have to consider the 'run,' or how far down a hall, through walls and back around your computer cabling will go. Bulk cable is often a better deal.

I recommend:  A pro installer can make an estimate based on square footage and the number of phone terminals or PCs you need to connect. In any case, you'll need thousands of feet. Buy computer cable in bulk to save money. See bulk cable pricing from Dalco, Altex, Ram Electronics, and Cypress Industries. See resources for buying bulk cable at Business.com.

Computer Cable Action Step Buying computer cabling for small office users or for home needs Getting the Net from your server to a wall jack is one thing (and usually comes built-in to your office space). Yet you still need to get computer network cable from wall to desktop. Likewise, there are a lot of specialized cables to connect specific peripherals, like printers, scanners, digital cameras, and memory backup.

I recommend:  Although many peripherals are going wireless using Bluetooth short-range radio connectivity, you will need a Category 5 cable to link the wall to your computer, then USB cables for most peripherals. General computer cable vendors have all this, but if you need to just one or two machines' worth, try stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, Staples or similar. For more, take a look cables and wires for computer networking at Business.com.

Tips & Tactics for Computer Cabling

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • USB, which stands for Universal Serial Bus, largely replaced the hodgepodge of nine-pin and flat connectors for peripheral devices that once junked up the backside of the PC. Computer cabling for monitors, however, remains unique.
  • Most new office spaces have open plans and computer network cable conduits down from the ceiling to accommodate computer cables. If you are moving into an older building, make sure it's pre-wired, or you'll be spending your weekends drilling holes.
  • Everybody on laptops? Skip the computer network cable and set up a wireless local area network. Unless your team is doing a lot of incredibly data-heavy design or engineering work or you need bulk cable, it's an easy start and can put off your computer cable investment indefinitely.


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By Greg Brown
How to wire your office for high-speed Web and telecommunications.
What most people think they know about computer cable begins and ends at the little jack in the wall where they plug in their phone or desktop computer to access the Web.Facilities managers and IT professionals know it's a tad more complex than ... Read more
Type
Your choices for computer cables by type include Ethernet, FireWire, parallel, serial and USB.
  • Ethernet cables have been used for computer networking for years now, and are available in a range of data transmission speeds. Historically, the term Ethernet has included LAN standards such as coaxial cable Ethernet, token ring, and FDDI, but these have largely been replaced by IEEE 802.3, which is now dominant. Compatibility now tends to only become an issue when using older computer cables.
  • FireWire cables connect computers and peripherals, including digital music players and video cameras. Apple owns the trademark on the name, but not the standard, designated IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Other manufacturers sell the same cables under the brand names Lynx and i.link.
  • Parallel cables are typically known as printer cables, and interface with a parallel port, also known as Centronics port or printer port. They are rapidly becoming obsolete, with new computer cabling trending towards the use of USB connections instead. Many new PCs no longer include a parallel port. The same holds true for serial cables, which are also disappearing in favor of USB printer cables.
  • Universal Serial Bus, or USB, computer cabling is used to connect to peripheral devices like a keyboards, mouse, or modem. USB connectors come in two styles. USB Type A is more common and features a thin, flat interface, while USB Type B is smaller and more squat. USB 2.0 computer cables were recently introduced, which connect to USB Type A ports, and feature data transfer speeds rivaling that of FireWire, in some cases.
Use
Your computer cable choices based on use include keyboard cable, modem cable, monitor cable, mouse cable, network cable, and printer cable
  • A keyboard cable is almost always included as part of a hardware package. The same holds true for with a modem cable, monitor cable or a mouse cable, though the increasing popularity of larger, flat screen monitors has caused a corresponding surge in sales of extension cables and adaptors for all of these items.
  • Computer network cable sales remain dominated by universal Ethernet cables, but other standards are available, and it is vital to check for connector port compatibility when purchasing.
  • Printer cable designs have shifted away from maintaining their own unique standard and now tend to feature USB connectors.
Length
Choose among 0 to 5 feet, 6 to 10 feet, 11 to 20 feet and more than 20 feet
  • Computer stores commonly stock a wide variety of computer cabling measuring in the 0 to 5 feet range.
  • Modem cables, network cables, and printer cables reaching from 6 to 10 feet are commonly available, but an extension and adaptor will often be needed in order to connect a mouse or keyboard across such a distance.
  • The same principle typically applies to computer cables in the 11 to 20 feet range.
  • Computer cable extending more than 20 feet is available at computer cabling specialty stores and for purchase online.

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