Professional Data Cabling Services in Radford, VA

This article showcases a successful data cabling services project completed in Radford, VA, involving the installation of high-performance CAT6 data drops throughout a newly constructed business office.

Project Scope of Work

Our team of onsite IT support in Radford VA received IT network wiring services project with the following scope of work as follows:

Install 4 voice drops for phones
Install 18 data drops for workstations, label & network printers, credit card machines and wireless access points
Terminate voice cables with BLUE CAT6 Keystone jacks.
Terminate the data and wireless access point cables with ORANGE CAT6 Keystone jacks.
Test, and label cables at both ends according to the industry standards.

Data Cabling Services in Radford, VA

Our team executed the project to install a total of 22 CAT6 drops. This included 4 dedicated voice drops and 18 data drops. It was strategically placed for workstations, network printers, credit card machines, wireless access points and for phone systems. The installation was designed to handle daily operations and data demands efficiently.

To maintain clarity and organization, the cabling team followed industry standards for termination and labeling. Voice cables were terminated using blue CAT6 keystone jacks, while data and wireless access point cables were terminated using orange CAT6 keystone jacks, providing visual differentiation for future maintenance or upgrades.

Our team carried out the cable testings in Radford, VA using Fluke Networks Cable IQ. Based on Fluke Networks CableIQ tester display test results:

VoIP: ✓ (Pass)
1000BASE-T: ✓ (Pass)
1000BASE-TX: ✓ (Pass)
100BASE-T: ✓ (Pass)

This is a good result showing the cable is properly terminated and capable of supporting high-speed network traffic without issues. Each cable was labelled at both ends to ensure functionality and compliance with industry standards.

All Cat6 cables were organized using Velcro straps, a professional cable management practice that prevents tangles and improves airflow. The cables are neatly terminated into the patch panel, which is a key component for an organized and scalable network infrastructure. This attention to detail in cable management ensures not only a clean aesthetic but also makes future troubleshooting and network expansion much easier.

Conclusion

A total of 22 CAT6 cable drops were successfully installed throughout the newly constructed office. Every cable was professionally terminated, tested, and labelled at both ends in compliance with industry standards. With this structured cabling in place, the office is now fully equipped to support a wide range of essential devices including workstations, network printers, credit card machines, wireless access points, and VoIP phones. This robust infrastructure not only enables seamless daily operations but also provides the flexibility to scale as the business grows.