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Audio cabling

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	==Audio cabling==		==Audio cabling==
	In some instances, you may wish to install cabling for audio signals (line in/out audio, speakers, etc.) to or from your LinuxMCE system. If an audio cable is close to the power lines, the audio cable will pick up 50 or 60 Hz frequency power line noise. This will cause a "humming" in your audio signal which is very annoying. In general low-volt audio wires should be at least 18 inches away from power lines, not run parallel to power lines for more than 2 feet, and should cross ~~perpindicular~~ to power lines whenever possible. If you are planning to install audio cabling in your home, take a look at the [http://www.hometech.com/learn/audio.html Whole-House Audio Tutorial] from HomeTech Solutions. (It is not LinuxMCE specific but is very informative.)		In some instances, you may wish to install cabling for audio signals (line in/out audio, speakers, etc.) to or from your LinuxMCE system. If an audio cable is close to the power lines, the audio cable will pick up 50 or 60 Hz frequency power line noise. This will cause a "humming" in your audio signal which is very annoying. In general low-volt audio wires should be at least 18 inches away from power lines, not run parallel to power lines for more than 2 feet, and should cross perpendicular to power lines whenever possible. If you are planning to install audio cabling in your home, take a look at the [http://www.hometech.com/learn/audio.html Whole-House Audio Tutorial] from HomeTech Solutions. (It is not LinuxMCE specific but is very informative.)

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Chris Caven: /* Introduction */

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Introduction

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	Older, proprietary home automation and security systems traditionally have required their own dedicated wiring. Placing that wiring was often the biggest hurdle in installing such systems, and usually entailed tearing open walls in order to run the special cables (which ~~was~~ often very thick and difficult to manage).		Older, proprietary home automation and security systems traditionally have required their own dedicated wiring. Placing that wiring was often the biggest hurdle in installing such systems, and usually entailed tearing open walls in order to run the special cables (which were often very thick and difficult to manage).

	In contrast, LinuxMCE uses standard Ethernet wiring and jacks. Because it is IP (Internet Protocol) based (the same protocol that runs the Internet and most local home and office networks), it runs directly over an Ethernet network. Ethernet networks use standard CAT5 (or CAT5e/CAT6) wiring with RJ-45 jacks. This wiring is often already pre-installed in recently-constructed homes, since it is now also used for many phone systems as well as for home networks. Even if your home does not already have CAT5e/CAT6 wiring pre-installed, CAT5e/CAT6 wires are some of the smaller, easier wires to install. Installing CAT5e/CAT6 wiring in a house is well worth the cost and will increase the resale value, even without a LinuxMCE system. Home networks (LANs) that are run over CAT5e-wired Ethernet connections are increasingly popular for Internet access and file/printer sharing throughout the home.		In contrast, LinuxMCE uses standard Ethernet wiring and jacks. Because it is IP (Internet Protocol) based (the same protocol that runs the Internet and most local home and office networks), it runs directly over an Ethernet network. Ethernet networks use standard CAT5 (or CAT5e/CAT6) wiring with RJ-45 jacks. This wiring is often already pre-installed in recently-constructed homes, since it is now also used for many phone systems as well as for home networks. Even if your home does not already have CAT5e/CAT6 wiring pre-installed, CAT5e/CAT6 wires are some of the smaller, easier wires to install. Installing CAT5e/CAT6 wiring in a house is well worth the cost and will increase the resale value, even without a LinuxMCE system. Home networks (LANs) that are run over CAT5e-wired Ethernet connections are increasingly popular for Internet access and file/printer sharing throughout the home.

OmeGa at 14:36, 22 March 2010

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	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EIA_568A What is proper CAT5 cabling?]		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EIA_568A What is proper CAT5 cabling?]

	[http://www.crutchfield.com/Learn/learningcenter/home/inwall_wiring.html In-wall Wiring Guide]		[http://www.crutchfield.com/Learn/learningcenter/home/inwall_wiring.html In-wall Wiring Guide]

OmeGa at 14:35, 22 March 2010

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			[http://www.crutchfield.com/Learn/learningcenter/home/inwall_wiring.html In-wall Wiring Guide]

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Perspectoff: /* Ethernet wiring standards */

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Ethernet wiring standards

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	It is important to note that there are two wiring standards for Ethernet, T568A and T568B. My local electrician was clueless about this and wired all my CAT5 connections wrong.		It is important to note that there are two wiring standards for Ethernet, T568A and T568B. My local electrician was clueless about this and wired all my CAT5 connections wrong.

	For a quick tutorial, see [http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html this guide or wiring Ethernet connections].		For a quick tutorial, see [http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html this guide on wiring Ethernet connections].

	Most Ethernet wiring is currently done using the T568B standard, and I highly recommend you stick to it. However, you must be aware of deviations from this standard. For example, my Ethernet-wired surveillance cameras all use the T568A standard. This took me a long time to figure out, and, again, my electrician wired them all incorrectly.		Most Ethernet wiring is currently done using the T568B standard, and I highly recommend you stick to it. However, you must be aware of deviations from this standard. For example, my Ethernet-wired surveillance cameras all use the T568A standard. This took me a long time to figure out, and, again, my electrician wired them all incorrectly.