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The Case for Carrier Ethernet
Carrier Ethernet is necessary, given our local, continental and global connectivity. Last night I was at a baseball game, and saw people chronically on their cell phones and one even...
Carrier Ethernet is necessary, given our local, continental and global connectivity. Last night I was at a baseball game, and saw people chronically on their cell phones and one even...
B+B SmartWorx offers an array of Fiber Optic media converters, both in a managed and unmanaged form factor. Media converters generally live in Layers 1 and 2 within the 7 OSI...
Installers and integrators often test media converters and other network equipment, to ensure the equipment functions properly, before installing them at the end customer’s site. Having invested in bench test...
HOW OUTPUT POWER, ATTENUATION, DBM IMPACT A FIBER INSTALLATION FOR NETWORKS Background on Fiber Optics Fiber optics is commonly used to connect network equipment between endpoints. Unlike copper, which covers...
DOES COLD WEATHER IMPACT FIBER OPTICS CABLING AND CONNECTORS? This first week of January, 2014 has shown how record-breaking cold temperatures affect people, equipment, schedules and life in general. The...
WHY LAYERS 1& 2 ARE IMPORTANT TO A NETWORK In the world of networking, the OSI layers are the foundation on which the networks are built. But what exactly are...
WHEN NETWORK EQUIPMENT FAILS TO WORK AND BEST PRACTICES Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a beautiful thing…..when it functions properly. An SNMP application can be supported by a Graphical...
Understanding NEBS vs UL/FCC standards The convergence of equipment installed in Ethernet networks and Telecoms has often presented expectations and subsequent issues regarding the standards and certifications the equipment meets....
Some network equipment must be installed in harsh environments, such as oil and gas, hazardous environments, military applications or extreme temperatures. Standard network equipment falls into the 0-50°C standard temperature...
1. Thou shalt not connect SM (Single Mode) fiber products over MM (Multi Mode) fiber cables, nor MM products over SM fiber cables. Fiber is not a one size fits...