| | |  | Structured Wiring Panels | Home » » » » Leviton 102-47605-28W 28" Structured Media Enclosures with Cover | | | | | | | Description: | | Accommodates up to three full-width pre-configured structured cabling panels delivering audio/video, voice and data to any room of the home or office. Secures interior components from dust and dirt, and can be mounted with either right or left-hand opening. | | | Features: | |
• Size - 28 inch: 29.32" (744.7mm)H x 15.62" (396.7mm) W x 3.68" (93.5mm) D
• Multiple Knock-outs on top and bottom, including two 2” knock-outs on top, facilitate cable entry and routing
• Cut-out in base of enclosure for mounting single and double gang J-boxes and power modules
• Can be surface-mounted or recessed
• Positive tabs on housing sidewalls prevent enclosure from falling through the studs during installation
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| 17.0 pounds | | Package Length:
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| 17.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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 Great results, but not always necessaryFeb 17, 2011
By Vivek Gupta
In my home I have every room (and sometimes multiple connections per room) wired for ethernet as that allows for a faster home network than available with wi-fi. This is great for speed, however becomes very messy in the basement where all the wires come together. The same goes for telephone and cable wires. This is where a structured media enclosure such as this one: Leviton 47605-28W SMC Structured Media Enclosure with Cover, 28-Inch, White and the patch panel: Leviton 476TM-512 Twist and Mount Patch Panel, 12 CAT 5e Ports come in handy. The enclosure let's you run all of the wires into it through holes (there are multiple holes at the top that can be knocked out) then you wire each of the ethernet cables into the patch panel. This let's you make it easy to identify which connections go to a given room and then short ethernet cables would go from the patch panel to your router.
Additional modules are available from Leviton for providing power to the enclosure as well so that the routers could be mounted inside (though if you had a wi-fi router, you probably wouldn't want to enclose it in a metal box). In addition you'd probably want to purchase a roll of ethernet cable and a tool kit like this: DataShark 70016 Network Bundle with Universal Stripper, All-in-One Data/Phone Tool, Non-Impact 110 Punchdown tool, and 10 RJ11 Plugs, to help you punch down the wires into the back of the patch panel (as the small plastic punchdown tool that comes with the panel is okay for a few times, but gets uncomfortable after a while). With the tools and your own roll of wire you can make short lengths that you need relatively cheaply.
What's the drawback to all of this? Price! If you have 15+ or more ethernet connections, lots of cable wires and phone lines, this can start to look ugly pretty quickly and a setup like this can help make it neater. Buying it after a house is constructed can make it feel pretty expensive, so if this can be included during the construction of a home or an office space it is probably the ideal time. If all you have are 5-10 ethernet wires, this is probably overkill. Get the Data Shark tool put ends on each of your wires and plug them directly into a router. To help you correctly label the wires (both in the case of the structured panel and the straight to the router case) get a cable tester like this: TRENDnet Cable Tester 10/100 COAX and TP ( TC-NT2 ) and a labeler and label each of the wires. Going the route of directly plugging into a router doesn't mean that everything has to look ugly, you can still put it in an enclosure, tie-downs can be used to run the wire neatly and the routers can be mounted on the wall.
If you are getting an installation done in new construction or are putting in wiring for the first time (self or professional) and I haven't scared you off with the variety of tools that can help, then I would recommend getting setup with a structured media panel since it makes it easier to keep things organized and neat. The ones from Leviton are well built and I've been using components from them for a decade without any hassles or problems.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
For new construction onlyFeb 15, 2011
By Mark Taylor
"markdtaylor"
This is a beefy enclosure for home networking base stations, like modems, routers, and phone distribution centers.
It has punch outs for multiple lines in/out.
In newer houses (post 1970) it will fit nicely between a pair of studs 16 inches on center studs (which have an insides space of about 14.5 inches.
The spec in the product description are incomplete:
- The Exterior Measurements on the Box are 14.3125 inches Wide and 3.75 inches deep and 28.25 inches high.
- The Interior Measurements inside the Box are .125 inches less all around.
- Door is 15.625 wide and 29.5 high, is has holes to screw it into the box and you don't have to unscrew the panel to get it off, you just lift up and pull forward.
For the price, I would like to have seen a hinge on the door, rather than just screws.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Wish I had this installed a few years ago...Feb 08, 2011
By J. Brooks
Just a few years ago I ran a dedicated CAT6 line for our high speed internet and installed a POTS whole house filter in the phone box to filter the entire house so we didn't have to use the stupid little filters on all of the phones. And just a few months ago I ran even more lines throughout the house to distribute the internet connection... well having this enclosure would have made things a lot easer!
First off installing it was somewhat of a pain since this was an "old construction" install. For new construction this would have been dirt simple, instead I had to cut sheetrock extremely precise to insure a tight fit and no gaps. And just like new construction electrical (J/Junction) boxes, this has sheetrock marks on it, so you can easily space it out correctly so you have a flush fit.
Once installed your mind can just go crazy installing modules and all sorts of neat stuff, including network items, low voltage systems, and power! Though the price of these items are a little steep, but definitely worth it!
Being a perfectionist and somewhat of a neat freak, this is really nice. I was able to get all of the network related items in it and there is plenty of room for expansion! All three bedrooms and living room are all wired up, I guess the next place is the kitchen and bathrooms?
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great enclosureJan 10, 2011
By Jeremy
I purchased this 42" Leviton enclosure to install at a customer's house. This product is great. If your studs are 16" on center, this box fits perfectly in the wall with fold-out tabs that allow you to easily secure it in the studs. If you do not have 16" on center walls, it can still be secured to the sheetrock flush mount. I am able to fit all the needed devices inside this cabinet, including not just the Leviton fixtures but also a cable modem and router as needed.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Top Of The LineMar 16, 2011
By JDP
Like most others have found in renovating an older home, the myriad of wiring in this house looked like a circus act gone bad. The timing could not have been better when given the opportunity to test the Leviton 47605 Media Box. Here are my thoughts.
Out of the box, I noticed immediately that this unit's interior is prime time 20 gauge steel. The screw mounted cover is 18 gauge steel. Weighing in at 17lbs its not one of those light weight knock offs by any means. It measures in at 29.32"H x 15.62"W x 3.68"D. I like the fact that it can be surface mounted or installed in a recessed cutout. I like the mounted tab feature. The tabs prevent the unit from falling through the studs during installation. There are multiple knockouts on both top and bottom for easy cable routing. The cutout in the base allows for mounting single and double J boxes and power modules.
As others know from working in older properties, installation is not going to be a one and done thing. Its all about location, location and location. Another is having the right tools for the job. The plastic punch down tool that comes with the box isn't going to make the job easier. Besides a drill or saw (depending on your choice of mounting) a wire stripper, plugs, punchdown tool, crimper and cable tester are needed. Once I found the spot, it easily installs with a nice clean fit into the drywall. Running Cat6 lines throughout an older home had its usual hiccups but in the end it was great to have one central organized point of distribution. After all is done, one thing is obvious. This unit is roomy.
If there was an improvement to made on the Leviton 47605 Media Box it would be to option for a hinged cover vice the screw mounted variety. Other then that Leviton is a name to remember when it comes to quality home and office installations. This box will last a lifetime.
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