Structured Low-Voltage Wiring
What are the Costs involved? (quoted in US Funds)
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The basic structured wiring infrastructure cost
varies depending on the size of your home and your needs. Interactive will
evaluate your home and your family’s needs to customize an standard structured
wiring package that is just right for you. The base package ballpark
figure can be estimated at $1.00 per sqe ft. If used properly, your system can
provide scalable solutions as your needs change. Planning a proper structured
wiring design, can reduce expensive costs of trying to maintain new technology
with old infrastructure.
The Service Center. This is where services from outside the house (cable TV, telephone, DSS satellite, Internet, etc.) enter the home. This central hub distributes these services to locations throughout the house - similar to the electrical breaker panel.
High-Performance Cables. Just because all these services can reach your house doesn't mean that you can access them. Certain services like digital satellite, high-speed Internet, digital phone, and digital TV require high-performance cables.
BASIC PACKAGE
The basic package includes RG-6 quad-shielded coax for TV and video and Category 5 cable for telephone and data. Quad-shielded means you have maximum protection from interference with your TV picture. Category 5 cable provides high-speed access to four phone lines without crosstalk. These cables deliver all the performance you need today, while providing the capacity to handle tomorrow's technology. This includes professional installation of all wiring. The standard cost for a 2,000 sqe foot home is around $2,000. Further upgrade packages below increase the scalability of the system and vary in price.
Outlets. The outlets in each room determine which services are available in that room. Without the proper outlets, the high-performance wiring behind the walls is of little value.
- Provides an in-home Ethernet network.
- Allows sharing of high-speed internet connections, computer files and printers.
- Eliminates having costly high-speed data lines to every computer.
The Networking Solutions start at $250.
- Replaces the antiquated single cable connection in most family rooms.
- Video amplifier for sharp, clear pictures.
- Provides access to:
- Digital satellite services
- Cable TV/Antenna
- Internet TV services
- Whole-house video
The Home Entertainment Upgrades start at $500.
- Digital satellite services
Home Office/Education Center Upgrade
- Replaces the antiquated single phone connection in most
home offices.
- Provides access to important education and work-related services.
- Provides access to:
- Multi-line phone
- FAX
- Cable Modem
- High-speed internet with ISDN or DSL
The Home/Office Modules start at $175.
- Multi-line phone