How is horizontal cabling typically routed?

Horizontal cabling is primarily routed from the telecommunications closet, also known as a wiring closet or telecom room, to various work areas within a building. This cabling consists typically of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables that connect the backbone infrastructure to the workstations or devices located throughout the building, facilitating connectivity for computers, phones, and other networked devices.

The routing involves careful planning and specific pathways to ensure compliance with installation standards and to maintain signal integrity. This setup optimizes both the performance and the organization of the cabling, ensuring that it reaches the intended endpoints without unnecessary complexity or risk of interference.

Routing from the server room to the internet, connecting desktops directly, or moving from the main floor to the basement does not accurately represent the standard practice of horizontal cabling. These other options do not describe the primary purpose and design of horizontal cabling, which is to create efficient connectivity among various areas of a building from a centralized telecommunications point.