As technology changes, it affects the way we live, work and play. Structured wiring is becoming as important to new homes as electricity or plumbing. Structured wiring is the key to supporting the ever increasing array of electronic equipment available to today’s homeowners — from networked PCs to home theater systems. It allows you to build a state-of-the-art office in your home, complete with high-speed data connections and integrated networks that let computers throughout the home share a single printer, hard drive, or DVD player. With structured wiring, homeowners can view the output from a single VCR or monitoring camera on any TV within the home, or enjoy stereo sound in any room. It even allows digital satellite signals to be distributed throughout the home, for simultaneous viewing of multiple channels. If you’re building a new house or planning to build, structured wiring should be built into the design even if you don’t need the technology today. Structured wiring provides the foundation for tomorrow’s technology, and could enhance the resale value of your home. Structured Wiring vs. Conventional Wiring Media Type Traditional Wiring Structured Wiring Phone 1-2 seperate phone lines Dial-up internet access - connections up to 56kbps Capability of up to 4 separate phone lines, expandable for use with commercial grade phone systems (conference calling, call forwarding, paging, etc.). Ready for programmable residential phone systems Dial-up internet access - connections up to 56kbps High speed internet access like ISDN or DSL. Grounded and surge protected Data None Ready for inhome networking Allows for sharing of internet access, printers, hard drives, etc. Perfect for home schooling and inhome offices. Audio/Video Reception of local, cable and satellite feeds. Cable modem connection. Enhanced reception of local, cable and satellite feeds Cable modem connection. Ready for High Definition Television (HDTV) Enough bandwidth for future channel expansion. Ability to share video and audio signal from a single source. Imagine being able to set up your digital video camera in your newborns room and being able to monitor your newborn right over the television. With some basic structured wiring, this easily becomes a reality.