The OnQ Home Wiring System has three main components:

The Service Center. This is where services from outside the house (cable TV, telephone, DSS satellite, Internet, etc.) enter the home. This central hub distributes these services to locations throughout the house - similar to the electrical breaker panel.

High-Performance Cables. Just because all these services can reach your house doesn't mean that you can access them. Certain services like digital satellite, high-speed Internet, digital phone, and digital TV require high-performance cables.

The OnQ system includes RG-6 quad-shielded coax for TV and video and Category 5 cable for telephone and data. Quad-shielded means you have maximum protection from interference with your TV picture. Category 5 cable provides high-speed access to four phone lines without crosstalk. These cables deliver all the performance you need today, while providing the capacity to handle tomorrow's technology.

Outlets. The outlets in each room determine which services are available in that room. Without the proper outlets, the high-performance wiring behind the walls is of little value.