Network Testing & Certification

Why Network Certification Matters for Your Business

Network certification protects your technology investment and provides proof your system works to the highest industry standards. Certified networks typically perform better and have fewer unexpected problems than a typical patchwork infrastructure. When we certify your cabling, you get documentation that vendors and insurance companies often require.

Many equipment manufacturers require certified cabling before they honor warranties. If your network has problems and the cabling was never certified, you may have to pay for repairs that otherwise should be covered. We document everything so you have proof your infrastructure meets specifications.

California building code requires low-voltage cabling to meet specific standards. When our technicians certify your network, we verify compliance with regulations, local codes and industry standards. This protects you during inspections and helps avoid costly re-work.

What We Test During Network Certification

We test every aspect of your cabling system to ensure reliable performance. Our certification process confirms adherence to wire mapping, length, attenuation, near-end crosstalk, and return loss. 



Wire mapping confirms each wire connects to the correct pin on both ends of the cable. We verify that all eight wires in Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cables are properly terminated. Incorrect wire mapping causes network failures even when cables look fine.

Attenuation testing measures signal loss over the cable length. Cables naturally weaken signals as they travel longer distances. We verify your signal loss stays within acceptable limits, so data reaches its destination without errors.

Near-end crosstalk testing checks for interference between wire pairs inside the cable. When wire pairs are too close together, or poorly twisted, they interfere with each other. We measure this interference and confirm it stays below the threshold that would cause data errors.

Our Testing Equipment and Standards

We use Fluke Networks testing equipment that meets TIA/EIA standards for certification. Our testers generate detailed reports that show pass or fail results for every cable run. These reports include measurements, test parameters, and timestamps that create an official record.

TIA/EIA standards define the minimum performance requirements for network cabling. Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6A cables each have different performance specifications. We test to the appropriate standard based on your cable type and network speed requirements.

When we test fiber optic cabling and splicing, we use optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) that measure light signal loss and locate breaks or defects. Fiber testing requires different equipment and expertise than copper testing. 

Our team is certified to test both copper and fiber installations.

Our certification process starts with a visual inspection of your cabling installation. We check that cables are properly supported, labeled, and terminated before we begin electronic testing. This inspection catches obvious problems that would cause test failures.

Next, we test each cable run using our certification equipment. We test both ends of every cable to verify proper connectivity and performance. Each test takes a few minutes and generates a detailed report that we save to our database.

After testing all cables, we compile the results into a certification package. This package includes test reports for every cable, and a summary of pass/fail results. You receive both printed and digital copies that you can provide to vendors, inspectors, or insurance companies.



In our many projects across the Los Angeles area, we have observed that organized certification documentation saves valuable time during network troubleshooting. When problems occur, certified test results help troubleshooters quickly identify whether cabling or equipment is the issue.