Frequently Asked Questions

When a home is structurally wired, there are many questions that are posed to our staff by consumers concerning the abilities of the wire in their homes.  Below is a listing of the most common questions asked by our clients.

 

Q: What is structured wiring?

A: Your phone, cable, and data wires have been pulled to one central location. This location is a serviceable location making it easy for any systems changes or enhancements. Structure wire also inclused, intercom systems, camera systems, lighting control, and other control systems that make your home easier to live in.

Q: What comes working in my home?

A: Initially the systems comes with all the phones working, select cable outlets active, and the data ports ready for a network. Any cable outlet can be activated from the central location.

Q: How do I install a network in my home?

A: The central location is equipped with power, ISI can come and install a router, firewall, and/or a switch to activate your ports. This configuration can share a high speed internet connection with all the data ports in your home.

Q: What do the different color ports in my home mean?

A: Red ports represent data ports, white ports are for phone (they are equipped for two lines), silver ends represent 75ohm cable/satellite

Q: What about security?

A: Some packages come with security be sure to check with your ISI representative.

Q: What other upgrades can my package accommodate?

A: There are several upgrades available, cable amplifiers, phone surge protection, network hubs and routers, security, home audio, .mp3 home distribution, home automation, and many others.

Q: How much are estimates?

A: There is no charge for certain types os estimates. If a customer has an extended system that takes several days to complete he/she will be provided with a quote without system specifics. There will still be no charge for this type of quote but if the design of the system needs to be release there will be a design charge. Custom designs for certain systems take extensive man power to produce are are the intellectual property of ISI.

Q: Do you sell electronics equipment?

A: Yes. We sell receivers, amplifiers, speakers, plasma/LCD TVs, routers, etc. Please see the manufacturers listed on our products page for more information.

 

Q: What are the benefits of a central vacuum?

A: A central vacuum system keeps dust and alleg\rgens down by piping the dirt out of the house. The automatic dustpan even allows you to sweep the dirt under the cabinet and into the dustpan to be vented outside.

Q: Does ISI only do Residential work?

A: No, ISI does commericial and industrial work as well. Due to the high demand in this area, ISI will be publishing a