Clearpath Total Solutions Case Study

ClearPath Total Solutions

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Home Wiring Specifications

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ClearPath Total Solutions

11600Jones Rd., Suite 108

Houston, TX 77070

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2

OVERVIEW 2

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS 2

INVESTMENT 3

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 3

BUILDER INITIATIVE 4

WIRING SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOMES 4

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS 5

CTS QUOTATION 8

GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS 10

CTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION 11

CLEARPATH TOTAL SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION 11

STRUCTURED WIRING DIVISION 12

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DIVISION 12

CLIENT/SERVER APPLICATIONS DIVISION 13

INTERNET INTEGRATION DIVISION 13

Introduction

Overview

ClearPath Total Solutions (CTS) has began the installation of a state-of-the-art Security,Cable TV, Telephone, and Internet communications network in several new developments in Houston. This network will provide many benefits to the homeowners in these developments, and we believe our efforts will receive national attention based on the types of services delivered and the innovation associated with their delivery.

Many homeowners may choose a home based on technology innovations which offer services unavailable in other developments. Our initial offering of services will be as follows:

Telephone

Cable TV

Security Monitoring

Internet Connectivity

Summary of Benefits

The planned technology will offer benefits to the home owners which are unique in the marketplace. Some of the major benefits to homeowners are as follows:

* High Speed Connectivity to Local Schools

* Ability to Tele-commute and work from the Home

* Video Conferencing from the Home

* Security Monitoring w/Panic Button

* Inexpensive Local Telephone

* Inexpensive Long Distance

* Digital Telephone

* Inexpensive Voice Mail

* Automated Home Control (Cut energy costs, etc.)

* Extended Telephone Features (i.e. Caller ID)

* Digital Cable TV w/ Surround Sound

* High Speed Internet Connectivity

* Community Intranet for access to Community good and services

* Digital Video Rental

* Integrated Local and Mobil Telephone

* Video Game Rental

* Ability to Utilize Web TV

* Support for HDTV

* Others Features

Builder Initiative

In order to support the technology initiatives associated with the delivery of services in todays and tomorrow's communities; homes must be wired in a way, which will support the planned technical infrastructure. Specifications outlining the cabling needed for home entertainment equipment, satellite service, cable service, internet/modem connections, multiple telephone lines, in-home LAN connections, in-house video and home offices are provided herein.

Wiring Specifications for Homes

Wiring Solution Outline.

1. MDF Location.

In each home, a central location or Main Distribution Facility (MDF) must be identified to which ALL wiring must be home run. This includes all wiring of all types for security, data, video, and telephone wiring.

2. Services Entry.

Two category 5 wires and one RG-6 wire will be run from the outside of the house where services will enter to the MDF.

3. Multi-Function Faceplates and Boxes

Communications outlets will be located throughout the house that will provide telephone, data, modem, and Cable TV. Each wall plate will have a four port wall plate to install up to four different types of connections. A single gang box for each outlet will be nail to the 2X4 in each location. Faceplates will be located in each bedroom, living room, entertainment center, kitchen, study/gameroom and where appropriate. An average of seven outlets is recommended in preparation of this specification.

4. Data Wiring.

One Category 6 wire will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.

5. Telephone Wiring.

One Category 6 wire will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.

6. Cable TV Wiring.

Two RG-6 coax wires will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.

7. Security Wiring.

Security wiring will be installed in a star topology with different parts of the house connected on separate zones. Installation of wiring will be identical to the methodology utilized