How An Experienced Data Cabler Can Help Your NBN Installation

 There's no doubt you will have heard about the NBN rollout across Australia, bringing data connections to every premises across the nation. However, do you know how to optimise your NBN installation for your home or business? An experienced data cabler might be the solution you need.

In this post, we're going to break down what a data cabler can do to help you with NBN installation and answer some of your frequently asked questions around the topic. Let's get started.

Prepare ahead of installation

If the NBN rollout has not reached your area yet, or you have yet to add the connection to your home, then there are a couple of things an experienced data cabler can do to get you started with pre-wiring.

Pre-wiring refers to when an expert will install all the necessary cables ahead of time. So, a data cabler can install everything you need for your connection before NBN reaches your area. This approach allows you to choose the exact location of your data points and make the connection process much smoother.

Optimise your data cabling’s location

Often, NBN will not install their connections in the best place, leaving your new data connection at a disadvantage. With an independent data cabler, like our team at On Guard Security & Communications, you can move your NBN box or modem to a better location.


If you have just moved home, or you need an additional data point on your premises, then a specialist data cabler is the person to ask. This service allows you to personalise your NBN connection to your requirements, optimising your broadband's performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have more questions about NBN data cabling? Let's take a closer look at our frequently asked questions about the benefits and requirements for NBN installation.

What is NBN?

 NBN stands for 'National Broadband Network' and it is the open-access data network in Australia. NBN covers both radio and wired communications across the nation as a publicly owned corporation, including those for data. Known for being one of Australia's largest-ever infrastructure projects, the rollout was due to reach 98% of properties by June 2021.

What are the benefits of data cabling for NBN?

The purpose behind the NBN project is to offer everyone affordable, fast, and reliable internet connections in their homes and businesses, no matter their location. The NBN project dedicates itself to helping businesses, too, so you can enhance your online presence. However, there are even greater benefits to having an experience data cabler on-hand for pre-wiring and installation, including:

• You are prepared for when NBN rolls out in your area
• You can choose your data connection’s location for optimal access
• You can add additional phone lines and data points across your premises
• You can have an expert on-hand for repairs and maintenance
  

What cabling is required for NBN?

 NBN commonly uses a type of cabling known as a Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial, or an HFC for short. This cable is very popular in the telecommunications industry because it combines optical fibres and coaxial and typically runs from the nearest fibre node to your premises. This combined technology is part of what makes NBN faster than traditional DSL cable. NBN will use this type of cabling when there is an existing cable network or ‘pay TV’ connection.

Contact On Guard Security & Communications

If you'd like to prepare for your NBN installation ahead of time or enhance your current connection, then the On Guard Security & Communications team can help. Our extensive data cabling expertise make us the ideal choice for clients across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

Call today on 0409 656 398 to get started!