Here is a nice article...
You should consider several factors when determining how each cable run
will get from point to point. Avoid running cable near electrical
wiring. If you must cross electrical wiring, make the network cable
cross perpendicular to the wiring to minimize crosstalk and
interference, which degrade network performance. Route Cat 5 cables
several feet away from fluorescent lighting fixtures where possible for
the same reason. Secure cables with wire hangers, wire ties, or wire
staples. If you buy a rack to hold the hub and patch panel, use wire
ties to bind cables to the rack and relieve strain on the connections
to the hub. If using wire staples, be careful not to run the staples
through the cable. You don't need to run Cat 5 cables through conduit,
and network cables can run as a bundle without concern for crosstalk
between them. Don't run Cat 5 cable through ventilation ducts; the
cable insulating sheath gives off toxic fumes if it gets hot enough to
burn.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [RBASE-L] - Off topic Network Q
From: "MDRD" <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, October 05, 2009 9:59 am
To: [email protected] (RBASE-L Mailing List)
HiI have heard you should have your Cat5 cables 4ft away from fluorescent lightsbut the electrician wiring my new office says it is not necessary.Is there any info from major companies that I can give him or am I being overly concerned?ThanksMarc
