High-speed Internet is essential for economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The United States – the country that invented the Internet – has fallen from 1st to 15th in high-speed Internet penetration. High-tech innovation, job growth, telemedicine, distance learning, rural development, public safety, e-government and solutions to our environmental problems require truly high-speed, universal networks. Governmental action – in…
Why you need Access Control for your Business More than just physical security If you decide to use an access control system, it’s probably because you want to secure the physical access to your buildings or sites to protect your people, places and possessions. That’s just the start for access control systems though. The right system, used well, can add…
How To Fix an Unstable Cable Internet Connection By Joel Johnson Oct 1, 2009 Q: My Internet connection, which I get through my cable company, has been intermittently dying on me, but my television works fine. When I unplug and replug my modem, the service returns a few minutes later. How can I diagnose where the problem is? A: It’s fair to…
A Quick Guide to Choosing Network Cable How to choose an Ethernet cable Ethernet cables come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s what you need to know differences between ethernet cables. All Ethernet cables serve the same basic purpose — to connect devices to networks, like the internet. Not all Ethernet cables are exactly the same, however. If you’ve ever found…
Static electricity can be a nuisance or even a danger. The energy that makes your hair to stand on end can also damage electronics and cause explosions. However, properly controlled and manipulated, it can also be a tremendous boon to modern life. “Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter,” according to Michael Richmond, a physics professor at the Rochester…
Network Cabling: Media and Topologies Introduction to Network Cabling Questions 1. What is the TIA/EIA 568? The TIA/EIA 568 defines structured cabling standards that enable design and implementation in commercial environments. 2. Compare and contrast TIA 568A and 568B. The TIA 568A and 568B are standards for connecting network wire to connectors. The only differences are the orders in…
A while ago, I read that Category 6 cable was the theoretical limit of the speed data could be transmitted on copper wire and that fiber optics were the future of high speed. Well, that article must have been written by someone invested in fiber optics, because I just saw a reference to Cat 7 and 8 copper cables. Either…
Why Should You Invest in a Professional Home Theater System? Posted by Ron on April 12, 2016 • Design a Room Optimized to Get the Most Out of Your Technology • Receive Expert Advice on What Works Best for You • Find Equipment that Matches Your Stylistic Preferences Blog – Home Theater Systemhome theater quote How Does a Custom Home…
Types of Wireless Equipment The five types of equipment found in wireless home networks are: Wireless network adapters Wireless access points Wireless routers Add-on wireless antennas And wireless signal boosters Some of this equipment is optional depending on your home network configuration. Let’s examine each piece in turn. WIRELESS NETWORK ADAPTERS Each device you wish to connect to a WLAN…
Business Wireless Installation Quote – Long Island Wifi / Wireless Network & Access Point Installers for home or business Wireless networking (WiFi) is increasingly being used by businesses as well as home users. More and more homes, residential people experience the benefits and conveniences of wireless networking technology. Are you looking for stable wireless for your home? The conveniences afforded…