The Internet of Things: PoE Lighting
May 05, 2022

The Internet of Things: PoE Lighting

The Internet isn’t just for people anymore.  Nowadays there are actually more devices operating autonomously on the Internet than there...
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What's the Difference Between Backbone and Horizontal Cabling?
Jan 20, 2022

What's the Difference Between Backbone and Horizontal Cabling?

What's the Difference Between Backbone and Horizontal Cabling? Written by Dave Harris, trueCABLE Technical Specialist, BICSI INST1 Certified Networks can be...
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The Power of PoE
Dec 22, 2021

The Power of PoE

PoE is an acronym for “Power Over Ethernet”. PoE technology allows two services to be combined utilizing a single network...
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CMP vs LSZH: Fire Rated Ethernet Cabling Explained
Oct 13, 2020

CMP vs LSZH: Fire Rated Ethernet Cabling Explained

We discuss the two competing fire ratings (CMP & LSZH) you are likely to see stamped onto an Ethernet cable jacket....
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What Does a Bad Termination Look Like?
Oct 08, 2020

What Does a Bad Termination Look Like?

What makes an Ethernet cable termination bad?  Excessive untwist of the twisted pair conductors? Crossed wires? Nicked conductors? Bad electrical contact? Some...
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Ethernet Network Cable Aggregation
Oct 17, 2019

Ethernet Network Cable Aggregation

We like to go fast. There is a thrill in speed, and not only does it get your adrenaline going...
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Ethernet Cable ID for Beginners
Sep 25, 2019

Ethernet Cable ID for Beginners

Here you are, trying to plug an Ethernet cable into your favorite device. One small problem: you have no idea...
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