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Successfully Cleaning Different Fiber-Connector Types
Tools and practices will differ, depending on the type of fiber connector you’re cleaning. Read the source article at Cabling Installation & Maintenance
An Update on TIA Cabling Standards
As the TIA’s 942 Committee prepares to meet in October, it moves forward with multiple standards development projects. Read the source article at Cabling Installation & Maintenance
BladePatch Duplex jumper offers unique solution for high-density fiber environments
Siemon’s Singlemode LC angled polish (APC) BladePatch duplex jumper offers a unique solution for high-density fiber optic patching environments. It features a revolutionary and innovative push-pull boot design to control the latch, […]
My Connectivity Survived Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence ravaged North Carolina and South Carolina last month. Because I live in South Carolina and commute to CommScope’s corporate office in Hickory, NC, I monitored all the weather forecasts—they didn’t […]
Benefits of Fiber Optic and Passive Optical LAN Test
In recent years, passive optical LANs have gained significant popularity as an alternative to horizontal copper structured cabling in a variety of enterprise spaces. The technology brings fiber out of the riser […]
Network Connector Loss, Return Loss, and Reflectance – “Highs and Lows”
The condition and characteristics of fiber optic connectors greatly affects the performance of an installed fiber optic link. High connector loss (e.g., insertion loss), low return loss, or high reflectance will impair […]
CommScope Definitions: What is Cloud Computing?
Merriam-Webster defines cloud computing as the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet. I think of cloud computing like a revolving sushi […]
CommScope Definitions: What is MPTL?
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 […]
VIAVI releases Observer 17.5, a network performance management and diagnostics tool
Viavi Solutions released version 17.5 of Observer, a popular NPMD ( Network Performance Managment and Diagnostics) tool earlier this week. Observer 17.5 has features such as end-user experience scores, full 100 GB […]
