We wired our own LAN system and made a point of avoiding fluorescent fixtures. The electricians we use said crossing a fixture may never cause a specific problem, but some interference is possible so every time you can avoid something you are better off. We figured an extra 10-20 feet of cable per outlet to work around potential trouble spots was worth the minimal cost particularly since we were the labor and we were already there. There were two spots were there was no choice so we simply hung the cable up from the fluorescent fixture. So far no problems.
Tom Frederick Elm City Center 1314 W Walnut Jacksonville, IL 62650 O - 217-245-9504 F- 217-245-2350 Email - [email protected] ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of MDRD Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:00 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Off topic Network Q Hi I have heard you should have your Cat5 cables 4ft away from fluorescent lights but 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? Thanks Marc
