Structured Wiring/Communications

"Structured Wiring" is a relatively new term that refers to the technology/communications wiring backbone of a house through which Internet, communications, entertainment, security, and control is distributed. Bringing all the structured wiring to a central location (such as the basement mechanical room) provides an efficient and easy way to connect and distribute service throughout the entire house. It puts the homeowner in control and future-proofs the house. Switching from cable to satellite, or from a cable modem to DSL service is a snap; just switch a few wires. And when new technology comes down the road, you are ready for it. No more messy rewiring, no more cables running across the floor, no more sloppy outside wiring, no more limitations because the house is not wired right. Centralized structured wiring may even increase the value of your home by 1-2%, as it is very likely that the next buyer will be looking for it.

 

A Word about Wireless

Wireless technology has recently improved significantly, but it is not adequate in many applications and requires more expensive, less reliable electronics. Relying heavily on wireless systems to take the place of good structured wiring will lead to messy problems with speed, capacity, and security.

 

Prowire has always centralized the structured wiring in new and existing homes, even before it became popular. If you are building a new home, talk to a Prowire representative before the sheetrock is installed (and hopefully sometime before the house is insulated) so we can show you some structured wiring options. It's a meeting you will not regret having. Prowire has structured wiring packages that start at $595.

If you have an existing house and are running into structured wiring problems, you might be surprised how Prowire can solve your wiring problems without making a big mess.

Structured Wiring Elements

• Cat 5e or Cat 6 Locations: For data/phones/Intercoms
• RG-6 Coax Locations: For TVs
• Multi-media Locations (2 Cat 5e & 2 RG-6 Coax): For home theater and offices
• Honeywell Media Enclosures: For the centralized location
• Honeywell Media Modules: For connecting it all together
• Tech Tubes (1 1/4" and 2" Flexible Conduits): For the remote audio equipment, projectors, Flat Panels and future-proofing
• System Interface: For feeding CATV, Data, and phone services to centralized locations
• Wireless Access Points: For good wireless coverage when needed

Panasonic Phone Systems
Prowire installs a state-of-the-art Panasonic Phone System that utilizes structured wiring and opens up a whole new world of home communications. This is not just a business option anymore; as homes become more automated and technological, it is an efficient management tool that simplifies home communications. Call for details and a free, informative home demonstration to see how surprisingly user-friendly a phone system can be.

Prowire, keeping customers ahead of the technology wave in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Minnesota communities since 1986.