Manhattan 2 | R&D - Extend Network to Walls

Extend Computer Network to Windows, Doors, Ducts & Ceiling

Extend Computer Network to Windows, Doors, Ducts & Ceiling

In networking there is a term called "The Last Mile". This refers to how one routes internet data between communications buildings in a city and individual homes. The answer is typically cable modem or fiber. Yet what is more interesting today is how one routes power and data to the last 10 meters -- out to things like doors, windows, occupancy detectors in ceiling, fans/dampers in ducts.

New 7 Wire Cable (3 power, 4 automation & control)

We are already pulling 3-wire power cables from fuse box (e.g. in basement) to every electrical box. Adding 4 more wires to this cable does not involve significant additional cost. For example, 1000ft of 4wire 18gauge cable is only $220. Therefore, we can and should route power and data wires from a central location to every electrical box.