Commercial Data Point Installation Melbourne
Data point installation for offices, warehouses and commercial sites
EDN installs new data points, data outlets and ethernet ports for commercial sites across Melbourne. The work is done by ACMA registered cablers who are also licensed electrical contractors, and every point is terminated, labelled and tested before handover.
Call 1800 353 232 or request a quote below.
What a data point installation includes
A data point is more than a faceplate on the wall. Each one is a tested link from the work area back to the comms rack, and it should be easy to identify and maintain years later.
- Cat6 or Cat6A cable run from the comms rack or patch panel to the outlet
- Outlet, faceplate or ceiling termination to suit the location
- Patch panel termination at the rack end
- Labelling at both ends to match the site numbering
- Testing with a Fluke DSX-8000, with results available at handover
- Patch leads and rack patching where required
Common data point jobs
- Extra data points for new desks, workstations and meeting rooms
- Relocating outlets after an office layout change
- Points for printers, phones, EFTPOS, time clocks and control equipment
- Ceiling and high-level points for WiFi access points and CCTV cameras
- Warehouse and workshop points for machines, scanners and dispatch stations
- Full fitouts, from a few dozen points to several hundred
Adding data points to an existing office or building
Adding points to an occupied site comes down to pathways. Before quoting, EDN looks at ceiling access, wall construction, the distance back to the comms rack and whether there are spare ports on the patch panel and switch. Copper data cabling is limited to a 90 metre permanent link, so larger buildings sometimes need a second rack or a fibre backbone rather than a longer cable.
Work can be scheduled around trading hours, and EDN carries its own scissor lifts for high-level work in warehouses and retail sites.
What affects the cost of a data point?
There is no honest flat price per point, because the outlet is the cheap part and the cable pathway is the expensive part. The main cost drivers are:
- Number of points. Ten points installed in one visit cost far less each than one point installed on its own.
- Cable length and pathway. Open ceilings and cable tray are quick. Solid ceilings, fire-rated walls and long runs are not.
- Height and access. High-level points need a scissor lift and more time.
- Cable category. Cat6A costs more than Cat6 in both materials and labour.
- Rack capacity. A full patch panel or switch means extra hardware.
- Testing and warranty requirements. Certified testing and a Molex system warranty add steps that a basic install skips.
- After-hours work. Some sites can only be cabled outside trading hours.
Send drawings, photos or a marked-up floor plan and EDN will price the job properly. EDN’s work is commercial. For a single point in a house, a local domestic cabler will usually be a better fit.
Data and power installed together
Most new data points need a power point beside them. Because EDN is a licensed electrical contractor as well as a data cabler, both are installed in one visit by one team, along with any CCTV or access control cabling the site needs.
Service area
EDN is based in Hoppers Crossing and installs data points for commercial clients across the Melbourne metropolitan area, including the CBD, the western and northern suburbs, and the south-east through Moorabbin, Dandenong, Carrum Downs, Seaford and Frankston.
Request a data point installation quote
Tell us how many points you need, where the site is and where the comms rack sits. Plans or photos help. For urgent enquiries, call 1800 353 232.
Frequently asked questions
How many data points does each desk need?
Two per workstation is the common starting point for commercial fitouts, with extra allowance for printers, meeting rooms and wireless access points. See the EDN guide on how many data points an office needs.
Should new data points be Cat6 or Cat6A?
Cat6 suits most desk outlets. Cat6A is worth considering where 10 Gigabit links, higher-power PoE devices or newer WiFi access points are planned. EDN will quote either, or both for comparison.
Can you add data points without closing the office?
Usually, yes. Small additions are often done during the day with little disruption, and larger jobs can be staged or done after hours.
Do you test every data point?
Yes. Each point is tested after termination and labelled to match the patch panel, so the IT provider can patch it in without tracing cables.
Can you install a data point where there is no ceiling access?
Often, using surface ducting, skirting duct or an alternative route. It depends on the building, which is why photos or a site visit matter.
Need data points installed?
Speak with EDN about data point installation, data outlets and ethernet ports for your office, warehouse or commercial site. Call 1800 353 232 or request a quote. For larger projects, see network and data cabling installation.