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5. Why not use Category 3 cable when it will satisfy the

job requirements?

Leviton recommends Category 5 or 5e for all low-volt-

age installations because of its greater carrying capac-

ity that is more suited to current and future high-speed

data applications. You’re always better off installing a

higher grade, Level 2 structured cable system as it is

far more adaptable to system changes and additions.

6. I understand that I can use Category 5 or 5e cable

instead of coaxial for video applications. Is this true?

You can use Category 5 or 5e UTP for video distribution

with suitable adaptive devices. You might need coax-

to-UTP converters at both ends of the cable run.

However, it is far simpler from an installer and trou-

bleshooting standpoint to for each system to employ its

respective cabling.

7. Should I be installing optical fiber cable instead of

Category 5 or 5e? It seems that this is the direction

future installations are headed.

Fiber optic applications are not currently in common

use in residential systems. You are correct that this is

the likely direction for future application. As a cost sav-

ings, optical fiber cable can be run and terminated at

wallplates with service loops stored in the walls.

Another option is to run conduit with pull strings

installed to various room locations and leave the cable

for later use. Leviton will be addressing optical fiber

installation in a later update to this manual.

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APPENDIX B

Frequently

Asked

Questions