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January 2021
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How to Plan a Future-Proof Cable Infrastructure for PoE and Wi-Fi

  • DFDavid Fausz
  • MMMatt Marcus
18 min read4,181 words

ICT Today — January/February/March 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 1) · p. 28

  • Copper Cabling
  • Network Design
  • Power over Ethernet
  • Structured Cabling
  • Wi-Fi

As PoE and Wi-Fi standards evolve to meet the demand for higher power, speed, and bandwidth, category cabling is also evolving, providing future proofing and maximizing return on a building's cabling infrastructure. Understanding today's category cable options will drive more informed decisions about cable plant design and installation.

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