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 […]
Testing a Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL)
Understanding MPTL in the Upcoming TIA 568-2.D Standard
The advent of intelligent buildings, where virtually every device is connected to network cabling infrastructure, allows building systems to communicate via Internet Protocol. And thanks to advancements in power over Ethernet (PoE) […]
Transforming your data center with high speed migration
Consumers and businesses are driving exponential growth of data services, and data center operators must continue to find ways to deliver higher network speeds. Enterprise data centers must support existing legacy applications […]
CommScope Definitions: What is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a technology that builds trust by making transactions decentralized, unchangeable, encoded, consensual and verifiable. It can be applied whenever an exchange of information needs to be recorded and verified. Read […]
What is Industrial Ethernet? How Does It Differ from Commercial Ethernet?
To meet the needs of the industrial environment, Industrial Ethernet essentially uses special industrial protocols encapsulated within the Ethernet protocol in a way that ensures the correct information is sent and received […]
The Fiber Formula – Fact, Fiction & Fantasy
If you missed the pre-conference seminar presented by the TIA’s Fiber Optics Tech Consortium at the Fall BICSI Conference, here’s your chance to download a copy of the presentation. Read the source […]
Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Changing Healthcare Cabling Standards
Whether you are designing an infrastructure for a single doctor’s office or a healthcare campus, the cabling and connectivity you select for the network becomes a critical factor for a healthy network. […]
The Cutting Edge of Next-Gen Data Centers
In order to build out the next generation infrastructure, data processing power will have to take place at the edge of a network. TIA NOW welcomes Don Byrne, Managing Partner at Metrix411, […]
LEDs vs VCSELs | Encircled Flux (EF) Testing with LED
Since today’s high-speed fiber networks use 850-nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSELs) transceivers, some may be confused about why light emitting diode (LED) light sources are used for testing. Understanding the differences between […]
Is the IT Troubleshooting Process Broken?
According to EMA Associates, over 30% of network issues are first reported by end-users who are experiencing performance problems with services and applications. Is that indicative of an effective troubleshooting strategy? There […]
