Network Basics

Low-voltage wires (purple) connect and power the components of the security system. The high-speed cables in structured wiring (green) handle a house's communications and entertainment functions. Structured wiring is expensive—about a dollar a foot—but a total wire job during new construction or a gut renovation can save you money down the line if you ever convert a bedroom into a home office.



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