Embracing Computers and Technology

Posted on: 19 January 2022

Point-to-point cabling might seem simple; two points are directly connected. And it can be simple if the number of items that need to be connected is small. But many systems are not small and have several points that need to be connected so that all the devices in the system run smoothly and don't conflict with each other. A better way to connect points like this is to use structured cabling, in which all the devices connect to a main distribution area, or a central connection point.

Much Better Organization and No Overlooked Connections

Structured cabling is more efficient in large settings such as universities and office buildings. It's a centralized system that ensures every item used for computing and telecommunications is connected to a certain point, rather than letting some devices connect directly to each other and bypass the main distribution area. While it might sound less troublesome to have these individual connections, it's not; with point-to-point, you could have some connections that are essentially hidden, and you might not realize they're there until you try to update everything and find several devices not using the updated system.

You Know Where Everything Is Supposed to Go

If everything is supposed to eventually connect to the main distribution area, that gives you a framework to follow when you add or subtract devices. You don't have to worry about figuring out where this new router will connect because you know it has to be added into a specific path back to the main distribution area. If offices move and have to set up telecommunications again, all you have to do is ensure the cabling follows the structure it did before.

No Risk of Changes Interfering With Unknown/Forgotten Connections

A point previously brought up is that updating or changing something in a point-to-point system could result in other devices and connections not updating or working with the new changes. Initially, it sounds like all you have to do is a separate update. That's not the case, however. In a large system, there could be several random connections that you need to find, and it might not be obvious where they are. With structured cabling, you know how everything is connected.

If you're expanding and need a way to organize the telecommunications connections and systems used in your office, this is the time to convert to a structured cabling system. You'll find your communications are more secure and less likely to encounter glitches. Contact a local structured cabling service to learn more.