Our industry commonly uses the term “RJ45” to refer to the modular 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) interface deployed for Ethernet over copper twisted-pair network cabling despite it pretty much being a case of […]
RJ45 a case of Mistaken Identity
Panduit’s TX6A field-term RJ45 plug available in 45-degree angled version
Panduit recently introduced a version of its TX6A Category 6A UTP Field Term RJ45 Plug that terminates at a 45-degree angle. The 45-degree up/down plug has the same performance characteristics as the […]
Copper Cables and Fiber Connector Termination Tools Selection Guide
Use our product selection guide of copper and fiber connector termination tools to find the product that best fit your applications, specifications and budget. Read the source article at flukenetworks.com
White Paper: Updating Power over Ethernet Standards for More Power, Speed, and Efficiency – Cabling Install
Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides organizations with a simple and convenient option for powering devices such as IP phones and low-power cameras. Now, as technology continues to evolve, the structured cabling infrastructure […]
Leviton’s flat and angled 1RU fiber, UTP panels now support shielded Cat 8 connectivity – Cabling Install
Leviton has released two new universal panels for its e2XHD Snap-In Cassette Patching System. The flat and angled 1RU panels support fiber, UTP, and now shielded Category 8 connectivity. Read the source […]
UL-listed hybrid cables from OCC power GPON networks
Optical Cable Corporation recently released a new UL-listed cabling solution for GPON networks. OCC’s Slimline Hybrid cables combine GPON [Gigabit-capable passive optical network] fiber-optic cables with two copper conductors enclosed within the […]
Copper Cable Testing Equipment Selection Guide
Companies expect their twisted pair cabling to work flawlessly, but corners cut during design, installation and testing result in network downtime which translates to wasted resources and lost revenue. This can be […]
The Hazards of Passive PoE
There is nothing more frustrating for the consumer or end-user than when they open up a product thinking it worked with a standard only to find that there are interoperability issues. This […]
Fluke holds two sessions at BICSI Winter Conference
Join Fluke’s Jim Davis at 9am EST at #BICSI to hear about Field Testing and Troubleshooting of PON LAN Networks and at 3pm to explore Cat 8: Understanding Applications, Installation and Testing. […]
Siemon’s Z-PLUG field-terminated Cat6A plug targets intelligent building links
Siemon’s Z-PLUG terminates shielded and UTP, solid and stranded cable in conductor sizes from 22 to 26 gauge, allowing easy deployment in a wide range of projects and applications – all with […]
