In-wall data translator and a structured premise wiring environment including the same

A building communications data infrastructure providing a network data connection to equipment within rooms of said building, comprising

• a building data distribution center;
• a plurality of in-wall data translators each providing a first format connection and a second format connection and data flow therebetween;
• and
• a communication medium connecting said building distribution center to each of said first format connections, wherein
• said in-wall data translators provides second format network connection to said equipment.

A communications network, comprising a a first medium connecting a plurality of building units, each unit having at least one room therein defined by a perimeter wall structure;

• a first converter disposed within at least one of said building units, and being connected to said first medium and providing a data flow to a second medium;
• a second converter disposed at said perimeter wall of at least one said room, and being connected to said second medium and providing a data flow to a connector of a third medium;
• and
• a second medium connecting said first and second converters.