Installation
From site survey and written scope to cable pull, termination, certification testing, and labeled documentation — we handle the full project and hand off a network your IT team can rely on for years.
Dallas, TX
NETWORK CABLING SERVICES IN DALLAS AND DFW
✔ Texas Licensed & Insured · License #B19875
Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling for Dallas offices, warehouses, and clinics. Installed to TIA standards, tested on every drop, and documented before we leave.
Ighty Support installs network cabling for Dallas businesses, including Cat6 and Cat6A data drops, fiber optic backbones, Wi-Fi access point and security camera runs, and network closet cleanups. Every run follows the ANSI/TIA-568 cabling standards, is certification-tested, labeled, and documented. Our team has served Dallas–Fort Worth from Carrollton, Texas since 2011. One team handles your cabling, IT support, phones, and cameras — so the network is designed by the people who will support it after install.
Serving DFW since 2011
TIA-standard install & tested every drop
Local team in Carrollton, TX
Documented & labeled at handoff
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Full-Service Cabling
Network Cabling Services We Provide in Dallas
- ✓ New Office and Build-Out Cabling — Moving into a new suite or building out raw space? We design the drop layout, telecom room, and pathways with your floor plan, then coordinate install around your general contractor's schedule so cabling is in before ceilings close.
- ✓ Adds, Moves, and Changes — New hires, new desks, a reconfigured conference room. We add or relocate drops in occupied offices, working after hours when needed so your team keeps working.
- ✓ Network Closet Cleanup and Re-Termination — Tangled patch cords, dead ports, and unlabeled cables slow every IT fix. We re-dress racks, replace damaged terminations, remove abandoned cable, and label every port so troubleshooting takes minutes, not hours.
- ✓ Wi-Fi Access Point, Camera, and PoE Device Cabling — Access points, IP cameras, phones, and badge readers often draw power over the same cable that carries data. We plan cable category and bundle size for PoE loads. TIA guidance recommends two Cat6A runs to each wireless access point.
- ✓ Fiber Optic Backbones and Building Links — We install and terminate multimode and single-mode fiber between floors, closets, and buildings, and extend your carrier's demarc to your network room.
- ✓ Voice, Coax, and AV Cabling — Cat3 for analog phones, fax, and alarm lines. RG6 coax for carrier equipment and analog cameras. HDMI and speaker cabling for conference rooms, lobby displays, and paging systems.
Not sure what your space needs? Book a free site survey and get a written scope.
Cat5e · Cat6 · Cat6A
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: Which Cable Fits Your Dallas Office?
Cat6 is the standard choice for most Dallas office desk drops, and Cat6A is the better choice for Wi-Fi access points, PoE-heavy devices, and any run that may need 10 Gbps beyond 55 meters. All three categories carry 1 Gbps to the full 100-meter channel; they differ in bandwidth, 10 Gbps reach, and cost.
| Cable | Bandwidth | 10 Gbps reach | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat5e | 100 MHz | Not rated | Short-lease spaces, small additions to existing Cat5e networks |
| Cat6 | 250 MHz | ~37–55 m | Standard desk drops, phones, printers |
| Cat6A | 500 MHz | Full 100 m | Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 APs, PoE cameras, server rooms, long runs |
| Cat3 | 16 MHz | No | Analog phones, fax, alarm panel lines |
- ✓ When Cat6 is enough — Most desks, VoIP phones, and printers need 1 Gbps or less. Cat6 handles that across the full run at a lower cost than Cat6A.
- ✓ When Cat6A is worth it — Choose Cat6A for access points, high-power PoE devices, and runs longer than ~55 m that may need 10 Gbps. It avoids re-cabling when you upgrade switches or Wi-Fi.
- ✓ Where Cat5e still makes sense — Short lease or adding to an existing Cat5e network. We'll tell you when an upgrade isn't worth it.
Fiber Optic Cabling
Fiber Optic Cabling for Dallas Buildings
Fiber is used when a run exceeds copper's 100-meter limit, when closets on different floors or buildings need a high-speed backbone, or when electrical interference is a concern. Most Dallas office projects use fiber only for the backbone and copper to the desk.
| Fiber type | 10 Gbps reach | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| OM3 multimode | 300 m | Closet-to-closet links within a building |
| OM4 multimode | 400 m | Longer in-building backbones, server rooms |
| OS2 single-mode | Kilometers | Building-to-building and campus links |
End-to-End Service
Turnkey Network Cabling Solutions
Upgrade
Moving from Cat5e to Cat6A, adding drops for new hires, or upgrading for Wi-Fi 6 — we scope the upgrade to your needs and budget with no unnecessary rip-and-replace.
Maintenance
Tangled patch cords, dead ports, and unlabeled cables slow every IT fix. We re-dress racks, replace damaged terminations, remove abandoned cable, and label every port so troubleshooting takes minutes.
Pricing & Process
How Much Does Network Cabling Cost in Dallas?
Network cabling in Dallas is priced per cable drop, and the total depends on drop count, cable type, ceiling access, telecom closet count, building conditions, and scheduling. We give a written, itemized quote after a site survey, with no hidden charges.
What sets the price of a cabling project:
- ✓ Number of drops — Each run is priced individually; larger projects lower the per-drop cost.
- ✓ Cable category — Cat6A costs more per foot and takes longer to terminate than Cat6.
- ✓ Ceiling height and access — Drop ceilings are fastest. Hard-lid ceilings, open warehouse ceilings, and work that needs a lift add labor.
- ✓ Number of telecom closets — Each additional IDF adds backbone cabling, racks, and patch panels.
- ✓ Plenum requirements — Many Dallas office ceilings are air-return plenums, which require plenum-rated (CMP) cable that costs more than riser (CMR) cable.
- ✓ Abandoned cable and scheduling — NEC requires removal of accessible abandoned cable, and after-hours work in occupied offices adds labor.
What to have ready before you request a quote:
- ✓ Floor plan or rough sketch with desk, AP, and camera locations
- ✓ Number of drops per workstation (most offices use two)
- ✓ Move-in or go-live date
- ✓ Building management contact and any after-hours rules
- ✓ Whether existing cable will stay, be reused, or be removed
How We Work
Our Network Cabling Installation Process
- ✓ Site survey — We walk the space, check ceilings, pathways, and the telecom room, and confirm device locations.
- ✓ Design and written scope — You get a drop map, cable spec, and itemized quote before work starts.
- ✓ Scheduling — We coordinate with building management and your contractor, including after-hours work.
- ✓ Installation — Cable is pulled, supported, and terminated to TIA standards, with fire-stopping where cable crosses rated walls.
- ✓ Testing and labeling — Every drop is certification-tested and labeled at both ends.
- ✓ Documentation and handoff — You receive test results and a labeled drop map your IT team can use for years.
Standards and Testing on Every Dallas Install
- ✓ The 100-Meter Channel Rule — Twisted-pair Ethernet supports a maximum 100-meter channel: up to 90 m of solid cable plus 10 m of patch cords. Longer runs need an additional closet or fiber.
- ✓ Plenum vs Riser Cable — Cable in air-handling ceilings must be plenum-rated (CMP) under the NEC. Riser-rated (CMR) is for vertical shafts. Using the wrong rating can fail inspection.
- ✓ Certification Testing — We test each link against its category's performance limits, not just continuity. Results are delivered with your documentation.
- ✓ Labeling — Every port, patch panel, and jack is labeled to match the drop map.
Why Choose Us
Why Dallas Businesses Choose Ighty Support for Network Cabling
- ✓ One vendor for the whole network — Cabling, managed IT, VoIP phones, security cameras, and access control from one team.
- ✓ Local since 2011 — Our office is in Carrollton, minutes from Dallas job sites.
- ✓ Written scopes and itemized quotes — You know what's included before we start.
- ✓ Documentation you keep — Test results and labeled drop maps for every project.
- ✓ Permit and building requirements confirmed — Texas exempts communications cabling from state electrical licensing, but Dallas can require local registration or permits. We confirm requirements for your project during the site survey.
Client Reviews
What Dallas Businesses Say
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Coverage Area
Network Cabling Service Areas Around Dallas
We install network cabling across Dallas, including Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, the Design District, and the Stemmons and LBJ corridors, plus nearby DFW cities.
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Common Questions
Network Cabling Dallas FAQs
Cost per drop depends on cable category, ceiling access, run length, and project size. Cat6A costs more than Cat6, and hard-lid or high ceilings add labor. Ighty Support provides a free site survey and an itemized written quote.
Cat6 suits most desk drops that need 1 Gbps. Choose Cat6A for Wi-Fi access points, PoE cameras, and runs that may need 10 Gbps beyond about 55 meters — Cat6A supports 10 Gbps to the full 100 meters.
Small additions often take a day. A full office build-out depends on drop count, ceiling access, and contractor schedules. We provide a realistic timeline as part of your written scope.
Yes. We schedule evening and weekend work for occupied offices so your team isn't interrupted, subject to building management rules.
If the cable runs through a ceiling space used for air return, the National Electrical Code requires plenum-rated (CMP) cable. Many Dallas office buildings use plenum ceilings — we confirm this during the site survey.
Texas exempts communications cabling from state electrical licensing, but Dallas can require local contractor registration or permits for low-voltage work. We confirm requirements for your specific project before work starts.
Yes. Every drop is certification-tested against its category's performance limits — not just continuity — labeled at both ends, and documented. You receive the test results with your handoff package.
Yes. We re-dress racks, replace bad terminations, remove abandoned cable (as required by the NEC), and label every port — often without a full re-cable.
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