Ethernet Cable Testers: Which Is Best for My Application?
Aug 07, 2025

Ethernet Cable Testers: Which Is Best for My Application?

Not all Ethernet cable testers are created equal. Whether you’re a DIYer wiring your home or a professional contractor handling...
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Visual Fault Locators - A Guide to Fiber Optic VFL’s
Mar 20, 2025

Visual Fault Locators - A Guide to Fiber Optic VFL’s

Struggling to identify faults or verify fiber optic cable integrity? A Visual Fault Locator (VFL) is the ultimate tool for...
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We Tested The Top Rated Patch Cables in 2025 - Here’s What We Found
Jul 05, 2024

We Tested The Top Rated Patch Cables in 2025 - Here’s What We Found

Think your network is safe from shoddy Ethernet patch cables? Think again. Our exhaustive testing has exposed a startling truth...
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#1 Cause of Fiber Optic Cabling Failures
Oct 16, 2023

#1 Cause of Fiber Optic Cabling Failures

In the realm of fiber optic connectivity, system failures can often be tracked down to a seemingly trivial but critically...
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Comparing Keystone Jacks: The Importance of Permanent Link Certification in Structured Cabling
Oct 12, 2023

Comparing Keystone Jacks: The Importance of Permanent Link Certification in Structured Cabling

This post delves into the relevance of the 'permanent link' in a structured cabling network, primarily focusing on Keystone Jacks....
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Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection
May 10, 2023

Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection

Curious what causes those pesky fiber reflections dragging down your signals? Dive into this primer on optical return loss to...
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Optimal Fiber Performance Starts with Clean Fiber Connections
Mar 20, 2023

Optimal Fiber Performance Starts with Clean Fiber Connections

Dive into the world of fiber optic maintenance with Ben Hamlitsch from trueCABLE, as he underscores the significance of clean...
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Understanding The Importance Of Fiber Optic Inspection
Oct 10, 2022

Understanding The Importance Of Fiber Optic Inspection

This blog emphasizes the importance of inspecting fiber optic connectors before cleaning or making connections. It discusses using inspection tools...
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Cat6 Ethernet Cable Untwist Performance Compared - Fluke DSX-8000 Test Results
May 19, 2022

Cat6 Ethernet Cable Untwist Performance Compared - Fluke DSX-8000 Test Results

One of the cool things about having a Fluke DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer around is the ability to do “what-if” testing. Although expensive at...
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