Structured / data cabling
Bad cabling kills gigabit networks — even on brand-new equipment.
IDN installs TIA-certified Cat 6 structured cabling for commercial buildings in Racine and SE Wisconsin, so your network performs the way you paid for it to.
What you get
A cable plant that performs the way you paid for it to — and proves it on paper.
IDN designs, installs, certifies, and documents commercial structured cabling across SE Wisconsin — gigabit headroom, a 15-year foundation, and a printed report on every run, from the same company that manages everything running on it.
Gigabit-ready
Cat 6 built past spec, not just to it — full signal margin on every run.
10–15 year lifespan
Re-cable once a decade, not every few years chasing failures.
Certified & documented
Wire map, NEXT, length — tested on every run and printed at close.
We design before we pull a single run.
- 1 · Design
Outlet count, pathways, and telecom-room layout — on paper first.
- 2 · Install
Cat 6 to every drop, dressed and labeled to TIA-568.
- 3 · Certify
Wire map, NEXT, attenuation, length — every run tested.
- 4 · Document
Patch schedule + labeled as-built handed over at close.
How IDN fixes it
What IDN delivers
Cable plant design
Outlet count, path planning, and telecom-room layout before a single run is pulled.
Cat 6 horizontal cabling
To every workstation, server rack, wireless AP, VoIP phone, and PoE device.
Telecom room / IDF build-out
Rack, patch panels, cable management, and grounding per TIA-607.
TIA-568 certification testing
Wire map, NEXT, attenuation, length — every run, with a printed report.
Patch panels & clean dressing
Organized, labeled, professional terminations and outlets.
As-built documentation
Patch-panel schedule + labeled floor plan delivered at project close.
Every run tested. Printed report at close.
Every run is tested and the printed report is yours at project close — proof your cable plant performs, not just a promise.
Cat 6 vs Cat 5e — what the upgrade buys you
| Spec | Cat 6 (what IDN installs) | Cat 5e (legacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Certified bandwidth | 200 MHz | 100 MHz |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Yes — to 55 m | Not supported |
| PoE++ heat headroom | Ready for cameras and APs | Limited |
| Typical lifespan | 10–15 years | 5–7 years |
| Certification report | Per run, printed at close | Rarely provided |
Choosing the category
Cat 6 costs a little more now — and far less later.
The install premium for Cat 6 over Cat 5e is rounding error next to what it costs to rip out and re-cable a building that outgrew its wiring.
In the field
What this looks like on a real job.
A multi-provider clinic opening a second location. The GC's low-voltage guy quoted Cat 5e — no testing, no documentation, no permits.
IDN quoted Cat 6, full TIA-568 certification, a printed test report per run, and as-built drawings — 12% higher. The clinic chose IDN.
They added VoIP phones and PoE cameras throughout — not one failed run, and the certified report satisfied their compliance audit.
Why IDN
Not a cable crew you hire once. The vendor that runs it after.
IDN certifies your cable plant — then manages the IT, VoIP, cameras, and access control that ride on it. One company accountable for the foundation and everything on top of it.
The track record speaks for itself.
Pastor James Ski
Ministry client · Racine
“Angel is an outstanding IT guy. He goes beyond all expectations, and is patient and gets so much done. He is affordable, works within a budget, and is honest as well.”
Kyle Karvala
VoIP & server install · SE Wisconsin
“We just had our VoIP phones and server installed by IDN. We had a great experience with the install and our phones sound great. Pedro has been very easy to work with.”
Pastor Omar Ortiz
Ministry client
“The service was done in a professional and timely manner. Pedro did an outstanding job communicating the work and time frame, and was very cost-effective. Recommend their services to any small or large business. Great people!”
Common questions
Common questions
Yes. Every run is tested for wire map, NEXT, attenuation, and length to TIA-568, and you receive a printed certification report per run at project close.
Cat 6 handles gigabit with strong margin for most offices. Cat 6A is worth it for 10-gig runs, dense PoE, or long horizontal runs. We spec the right one during design, before anything is pulled.
The whole plant — cable-plant design, Cat 6 horizontal cabling, telecom-room and IDF build-out, patch panels, certification testing, and as-built documentation.
Yes. IDN is Racine-based and has installed structured cabling across SE Wisconsin since 2004, with nationwide reach for multi-site clients.
Yes. IDN installs the cable plant and then manages the IT, VoIP, cameras, and access control that run on it — one accountable vendor for the foundation and everything on top.
After a free site survey we scope and schedule the work; most commercial jobs start within a couple of weeks, sooner for urgent build-outs.
Get a free cabling assessment
Schedule a site survey and we'll tell you exactly what you have and what it should be.