A Cat 6 patch cable is basically your common network patch cable that is constructed using Cat 6 network cable. A patch cable is your common cable that consists of a piece of network cable with modular connectors on each end that allow you to plug in or connect two network devices together. A network device is just that. It is any electronic equipment that must be attached to a network via a cable.

When most people think of alarm system, they think of sensors, keypads and strobe lights, but they don't often think of one of the most important aspects of the system - the door contacts that allow the system to know if a door has been opened and therefore trigger an alarm. While these might only seem like a small aspect of the system, they are in fact quite complex and there are a number of different ways to go about their installation, many of which are detailed below...

It seems like the 14-2 speaker wire has become the most popular speaker wire type on the market. Professional installers and Do-It-Yourselfers have chosen the 14-2 speaker wire as their go to speaker wire to support their surround sound and home theater installations. As consumers strive to get the best sound out of their audio systems they have started to realize how important it really is to use the right speaker wire for the job!

BNC connectors are the most common connector type used to terminate and attach RG59 coaxial cable to both a security camera and a CCTV DVR. Since most DVR's and security cameras have female BNC connectors on them, a male BNC connector is needed to create the required connections for the cable to connect to both devices. In a security camera installation the RG59 coaxial cable is used to deliver video from the security cameras to the DVR.

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Most home owners are more security conscious than ever. The reality is that times are tough, unemployment is high, and more than ever many people are struggling financially. As a result it is almost impossible to turn on the TV or read the newspaper and not see numerous stories about crime and theft. 5 years ago during the housing boom, home owners were more concerned about surround sound systems, entertainment equipment, or having the best and biggest TV, but today many home owners are turning to security products to protect their assets and ensure their family’s safety.

It is almost impossible to own a business and not utilize some type of security camera system for security. Security cameras fill the void of a common alarm system because they are watching all aspects of your property and recording valuable video. The video captured by a security camera system may end up being the most important tool you have to stop crime and catch a criminal.

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A 66 block is a very common piece of telecommunications equipment seen in most residential and commercial telephone closets. Essentially a 66 block is a type of punch down block used to connect wires that will eventually feed your telecommunication service. A 66 block is designed to support the termination of 22 to 26 gauge wire which is the common gauge range of your standard telephone network cables. A 66 block is like a central hub for your telephone services.

The Bullet camera is the most popular security camera type sold today. It gets its name due to its cylinder or bullet shaped look. Bullet cameras have many characteristics that make them so popular. They are vandal proof, weatherproof, easy to install, and will mount just about anywhere. Many people often think they can see farther because of their shape and look, but this is really not true. The only difference between a bullet camera and any other camera type is its exterior housing.