Industry Insights
Permanent Link vs Channel Testing (MPTL): End-to-End vs Fixed-Link Explained
Confused by permanent link vs channel? This guide shows when to certify the fixed permanent link, when to validate the end-to-end channel, and where MPTL applies. We answer which test...
Permanent Link vs Channel Testing (MPTL): End-to-End vs Fixed-Link Explained
Confused by permanent link vs channel? This guide shows when to certify the fixed permanent link, when to validate the end-to-end channel, and where MPTL applies. We answer which test...
2.5G/5G Over Cat5e & Cat6: NBASE-T Upgrade Field Checklist
Upgrade legacy 1G links to 2.5G/5G on Cat5e/Cat6 safely. Use this field checklist to assess loss, AXT risk, PoE heat and patching, then run a 15-minute validation.
2.5G/5G Over Cat5e & Cat6: NBASE-T Upgrade Field Checklist
Upgrade legacy 1G links to 2.5G/5G on Cat5e/Cat6 safely. Use this field checklist to assess loss, AXT risk, PoE heat and patching, then run a 15-minute validation.
Outdoor Ethernet Patch Cords for Coastal Sites: UV, Moisture, Salt Fog & IP67
How to choose outdoor Ethernet patch cords for hot, humid, coastal sites—UV-stable PE/CMX jackets, moisture blocking, salt-fog resilience, IP67 terminations and acceptance checks.
Outdoor Ethernet Patch Cords for Coastal Sites: UV, Moisture, Salt Fog & IP67
How to choose outdoor Ethernet patch cords for hot, humid, coastal sites—UV-stable PE/CMX jackets, moisture blocking, salt-fog resilience, IP67 terminations and acceptance checks.
The Verifiable Limits of 10G over Cat6: Field-Proven Boundaries and a Quick AXT Check
Explore the practical limits of running 10G over Cat6, focusing on alien crosstalk (AXT), bundling, and patching. Learn how to perform a quick AXT check for reliable 10G performance in...
The Verifiable Limits of 10G over Cat6: Field-Proven Boundaries and a Quick AXT Check
Explore the practical limits of running 10G over Cat6, focusing on alien crosstalk (AXT), bundling, and patching. Learn how to perform a quick AXT check for reliable 10G performance in...
PoE++ on 28AWG: Thermal Limits, Safe Bundle Sizes, and Voltage-Drop Math You Can Trust
Understand the thermal limits and voltage-drop concerns of running PoE++ over 28AWG patch cords. Learn the rules for safe bundle sizes, voltage calculations, and ways to optimize performance for high-density...
PoE++ on 28AWG: Thermal Limits, Safe Bundle Sizes, and Voltage-Drop Math You Can Trust
Understand the thermal limits and voltage-drop concerns of running PoE++ over 28AWG patch cords. Learn the rules for safe bundle sizes, voltage calculations, and ways to optimize performance for high-density...
Can UTP Perform in Noisy Environments? Understanding the Limits of UTP’s EMI Resistance
In today’s networking landscape, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables remain a popular choice, but their performance can be limited in environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI). This article examines the...
Can UTP Perform in Noisy Environments? Understanding the Limits of UTP’s EMI Resistance
In today’s networking landscape, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables remain a popular choice, but their performance can be limited in environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI). This article examines the...