Patent ID: 8325770
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for installing at least one active jack using a portable installation data device having a power supply and a display, the method comprising: (a) displaying on the display a map of at least a portion of an enterprise where the active jack is to be installed; (b) highlighting on the map at least one of a jack room in which the active jack is to be installed or a location of the active jack to be installed within the jack room; (c) connecting the installation data device and the active jack, the power supply supplying power to the active jack via a power-over-Ethernet connection; (d) recording data regarding the installation into the installation data device from the active jack; (e) recording office data into the active jack from the installation data device; (f) disconnecting the installation data device and the active jack; (g) installing the active jack into a designated outlet, thereby connecting the active jack to a structured cable; and (h) repeating (a)-(g) until all active jacks to be installed are installed.