The first thing you should consider is the location of your TelComm closet; a centralized location, preferably on the lowest floor, with access to all floors; so you can plan out the routes your cable will take.
Next, your level of security. If you're not paranoid, you can run the cables along the same route as your power (properly grounded), without conduit. For the paranoid, run STP in a grounded conduit.
Depending on how wired you want to be, and how often you plan on re-arranging your furniture (or how often your told to re-arrange your furniture) put at least one DVO (data-voice outlet, containing two CAT5 cables) in every room (even the bathroom). In main rooms go with one DVO on every wall, or 1 every 15-20 feet, depending on the size. Also, in the main rooms, put in at least two dual DVO's, replacing one with a co-ax drop.
In your TelComm closet, mount a 4 foot by 4 foot backboard. Get a BIX 10A mount, a couple of BIX 5A strips (5x telephone multiplier) and BIX 36DI strips (data jacks), a BIX tool, and a whole mess of tie-wraps and your on your way.
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The first thing you should consider is the location of your TelComm closet; a centralized location, preferably on the lowest floor, with access to all floors; so you can plan out the routes your cable will take.
Next, your level of security. If you're not paranoid, you can run the cables along the same route as your power (properly grounded), without conduit. For the paranoid, run STP in a grounded conduit.
Depending on how wired you want to be, and how often you plan on re-arranging your furniture (or how often your told to re-arrange your furniture) put at least one DVO (data-voice outlet, containing two CAT5 cables) in every room (even the bathroom). In main rooms go with one DVO on every wall, or 1 every 15-20 feet, depending on the size. Also, in the main rooms, put in at least two dual DVO's, replacing one with a co-ax drop.
In your TelComm closet, mount a 4 foot by 4 foot backboard. Get a BIX 10A mount, a couple of BIX 5A strips (5x telephone multiplier) and BIX 36DI strips (data jacks), a BIX tool, and a whole mess of tie-wraps and your on your way.