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Basic 5.1 Home Theater Rough-in
A generic template for wiring a standard 5.1 surround sound system.
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Lutron Lighting Zoning Guide
Best practices for creating lighting zones with Lutron HomeWorks.
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Control4 Multi-Room Audio
Plan a seamless audio experience across multiple rooms with Control4.
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Commercial Network with Netgear
Designing a robust network infrastructure for commercial spaces using Netgear switches.
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How to rough in Cat 6 cable
A guide on the best practices for roughing in Cat 6 cable for residential and commercial projects.
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Demarcation placement
Best practices for locating and setting up the demarcation point in a building.
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Ceiling mount Wireless Access Point Placement
A guide to strategically place ceiling-mounted WAPs for optimal coverage.
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Wireless Access Point Placement Mapping
Learn how to use mapping tools to visualize and plan your Wi-Fi coverage.
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Security System device Placement
Best practices for placing sensors, cameras, and panels for a security system.
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Exterior Camera Placement
A guide to effective exterior camera placement for surveillance.
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Access Control System Design
Fundamentals of designing an access control system, from readers to controllers.
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