It’s clear that the developing PoE ecosystem will continue to grow through new applications. The challenge to future network infrastructures, especially cabling, is this: How can IP traffic be isolated and protected […]
Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTL) are now part of the ANSI/TIA-568-D.2 standard. This approach eliminates the need for extra equipment cords and wall plates when installing devices such as security cameras and […]
Whether you’re just now upgrading to Wi-Fi 5, or already looking to deploy Wi-Fi 6, when it comes to choosing the cabling type to connect the latest 802.11 Wi-Fi access points, it […]
Today’s intelligent buildings have some of the latest technology deployed inside, which is causing ICT designers to re-consider traditional installation practices. For example, previously, the majority of network computing devices were in […]
Siemon SFP28 Passive Copper Cable assemblies exceed 25G Ethernet (25GBASE-CR) specifications. They are designed for high-density applications, offering a cost-effective, low-power option for high-speed data center interconnects. This next generation product shares […]
In its new R&D lab in Greensboro, North Carolina, CommScope will trial next-generation PoE applications to verify the performance and safety of the structured cabling systems that support them, especially regarding thermal […]
All IT managers are seeking ways to simplify their networks. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard (IEEE 802.3) is one such simplification that was introduced by a working group of Institute of […]
Per the company, “The new, smaller diameter 10Gain XP CAT 6A plenum cable offers significant size advantages in tight spaces and less environmental impact without compromising on performance or safety.” Read the […]
Many ask from where exactly the RJ45 term and interface originated, not to mention how and why it became the de facto interface for copper balanced twisted-pair Ethernet connections and why they […]
LAN cable certifiers are the go-to method of testing twisted pair cabling. But why do installers need to certify cabling? And what is the difference between a certifier and other types of […]
