RTC highly recommends the following structured wiring information be used during the construction process.
- Run CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 with all RG6 wires. RTC's television service travels throughout the house using CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6)
- Structured cabling is recommended with a patch panel in a closet /garage
- Have a 110v (dedicated, NON-GFI) outlet near the outside of the home (in closet/garage) on the same side as the electrical meter) for RTC’s battery backup device to be plugged in
- All low voltage wiring needs to be a home run to the structured cabling panel
- Run 5-6 CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 wires from the structured cabling panel to the outside of the house to be plugged into RTC’s fiber to the home gateway.
Common Questions:
What does it cost me (as a developer) when RTC provides FTTH to my community?
Nothing. RTC provides the FTTH infrastructure, electronics and labor to build and maintain the network free of charge to the developer/builder.
What is the importance of Structured Wiring and following the RTC provided installation layout?
If the developer/builder does not provide structured wiring at each residence the bandwidth potential of the fiber optics is negated. Structured wiring gives the end-user a system that supports different communications, security and multimedia technologies based on nationally recognized standards for the technology of today and tomorrow. ..................................................................................
