Power over Ethernet for Devices

Power over Ethernet is fantastic if you need to “bury” a switch in a wall, attic or Crawlspace. (Note that devices should always be “accessible”: but that doesn’t mean we can’t “hide” them). More devices are having PoE capability built into them all of the time. Even if they don’t come shipped with POE capabilities,… Continue reading Power over Ethernet for Devices

What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive PoE?

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Power over Ethernet (PoE for short) connectivity simplifies cabling needed to connect a device by allowing power and data delivery over a single network cable such as CAT5e or CAT6. It makes it easy to connect devices such as IP security cameras, wireless access points or office phones; a separate power supply or electrical outlet… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive PoE?

Why would I use wired sockets

Installing a wired network socket is the same idea as installing a telephone extension point in a different room – for example a kitchen, or bedroom. It provides the flexibility to plug in and unplug devices without the need to leave a trailing cable. This is especially useful in areas which have multiple uses: IE:… Continue reading Why would I use wired sockets

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Why would I use wired sockets

Installing a wired network socket is the same idea as installing a telephone extension point in a different room – for example a kitchen, or bedroom. It provides the flexibility to plug in and unplug devices without the need to leave a trailing cable. This is especially useful in areas which have multiple uses: IE:… Continue reading Why would I use wired sockets

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What can limit WiFi signals

WiFi also known as Wireless Fidelity is essentially the same thing as saying WLAN which stands for “Wireless Local Area Network”. WiFi uses radio frequencies in the Gigahertz range to send signals between devices. WiFi uses the frequency at the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz range. As a note, your microwave uses a very similar frequency at… Continue reading What can limit WiFi signals

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