Map your network
Drop data, Wi-Fi and camera points onto a building plan (upload your own, or use our sample) and we draw every cable run and size the switches & rack — or switch to List mode to type out each room and its points.
Pick a point type, tap to place · drag to move the cabinet
How your cabling powers the whole system
Structured cabling is the physical backbone every Homeview device runs on. Get it right and your cameras, alarm, access control and Wi-Fi all share one reliable network, managed from a single app.
One backbone for every device
AI cameras, Ajax alarm hubs, access readers and Wi-Fi access points all connect back to the same structured network, so the whole Homeview ecosystem stays fast, stable and easy to manage.
Power and data over one cable
PoE switches power cameras, access points and VoIP phones down the same cable that carries their data, so there is no need for a separate power supply or local socket at each device.
Reliable links for the single app
A certified wired backbone keeps every camera and device talking to the app and to one another, so verified clips, scenarios and status updates arrive without dropouts.
Built for camera-verified alarms
Solid PoE drops to each camera and Ajax hub keep verification and 24/7 ARC signalling flowing, so alarm events arrive with the video evidence that supports a police response.
What to consider before you cable
Good cabling is invisible when it works and expensive to redo when it does not. These are the things worth getting right at the design stage so the network supports you for years.
Choose Cat6A to future-proof
Cat6 handles today's needs, but Cat6A gives you headroom for 10G speeds and higher-power PoE++ devices, so the cabling outlasts the equipment plugged into it.
Respect the 90 m link limit
Each permanent cable run should stay within roughly 90 m from the cabinet to the outlet, leaving room for patch leads inside the 100 m channel. Longer reaches need a switch or fibre uplink partway.
Site the comms cabinet well
Put the cabinet somewhere cool, dry, accessible and close to mains power. Good ventilation and easy access make every future change, upgrade and fault-find far simpler.
Keep clear of mains interference
Route data cables away from mains power, fluorescent lighting and motors, and cross them at right angles where they must meet. Separation protects signal quality on every run.
Certify and test every termination
Each socket should be terminated to standard and tested with a certifier, not just plugged in and hoped for. Test results prove every link performs and give you a baseline for the future.
Label and document everything
Label both ends of every cable and keep a record of what connects where. Clear documentation turns a future fault or change from guesswork into a five-minute job.
Build in headroom to grow
Add a few spare data points, spare switch ports and spare cabinet space now. Pulling extra capacity during the first install costs a fraction of revisiting it later.
Plan your network backbone with us
Book a free survey and we'll design structured cabling sized for your building today and ready for everything you add tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
A structured cabling project covers the design, installation and certification of a unified network backbone, typically Cat6 or Cat6A data cabling, network points, patch panels and a tidy comms cabinet. It also takes in Wi-Fi access point cabling and Power over Ethernet (PoE) runs so cameras, phones and access points draw both data and power from a single cable. Everything is planned around your floor plan and future needs, whether for a Clacton home office or a business across Essex and Suffolk.
Cat6 reliably supports gigabit speeds over standard distances and suits most homes and smaller offices. Cat6A is rated for 10-gigabit speeds across the full 100-metre run and offers better shielding, making it the stronger choice for larger premises, busy networks or any installation you want to future-proof. During the free survey the right grade is recommended for your building and usage rather than over-specifying.
Yes. Every data link is tested with calibrated equipment and you receive certification confirming each run meets the relevant Cat6 or Cat6A performance standards. As an SSAIB and BAFE approved installer established in 1997, work is carried out to recognised industry standards with neat cable management and clear labelling, so faults are easy to trace later.
Yes, that is one of the main advantages of structured cabling. PoE infrastructure lets a single cable deliver both data and power to 4K turret cameras, wireless access points and door entry systems, removing the need for separate power supplies. This makes it straightforward to add monitored CCTV, with 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre cover and police response, onto the same network later.
Call 01255 436150 to arrange a free, no-obligation site survey at your home or business in Essex, Suffolk or Colchester, where requirements, cable routes and cabinet locations are assessed. You then receive a clear proposal, and finance is available to help spread the cost. Nationwide coverage is also offered for commercial cabling contracts.