Cat5, Cat6, and Cat6a: Is it Finally Time to Start Future-Proofing?
For most of the past few decades, new Ethernet installations have been dominated by Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cabling. Cat5 saw its stock rise in the mid-to -late 90s, Cat5e had its heyday in the 2000s, and Cat6 has been …
Why 5G Won’t Replace Fiber or Cable Broadband
If you’ve been reading the headlines about the 5G revolution and imagining smart home installations free of splicing and connecting cable, think again. 5G isn’t going to replace wired internet anytime soon. 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. …
Wireless Mesh Networks for Internet Everywhere Your Customers Need It
Are your customers making the most of their Wi-Fi? Many of them have invested in fiber-to-the-premises internet housed in quality enclosures, but if they have a large home, their router may not provide complete coverage. Your customers use Wi-Fi for …
Virtual Private Networks Protect Your Customers Wherever They Are
Internet security is a top concern for your customers. As their broadband installer, you provide their first line of defense by supplying lockable enclosures that secure the network against physical threats. You also connect them to online protection provided by …
What Every Broadband Installer Needs to Know About VOIP
One of the most ubiquitous technologies ever invented is the traditional phone system. Ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented it in 1876, people everywhere have used it to speak to one another. The original system used electricity in copper wire …