
Is wireless internet the smart solution for multi-family dwellings?
Some may think wired-only internet is becoming a thing of the past. But if you think your days of needing structured wiring equipment are over, think again. Wi-Fi has become a must for most of your customers, while whole-home coverage …

What you need to know about network repeaters
In this world where everything is connected, your customers need Wi-Fi to reach every corner of their house. Wireless routers can deliver Wi-Fi to most rooms in a small home or apartment, but large homes may need help getting whole-home …

2018 Tech Trends for Telcos
This year promises to bring in technology that may change your installation process. You’ll see a high demand for media panels, as well as wireless mesh networks, high-end routers and modems as more of your customers adopt smart home technology. …

Thread – a new smart home protocol to watch
Your customers want the best for their smart home. That’s why you’ve installed a structured wiring network that functions perfectly with a low-profile media panel and cables are concealed inside sleek cable raceways. So, how can they get a smart home …

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. …

Does Wi-Fi Certification for Home Design Matter?
A new home design certification program will give the building industry the guidelines it needs to ensure the quality of Wi-Fi. This means long before a home gets smart, developers will consider wireless conditions during the design phase, and think …

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 …

How Broadband Increases Property Values
Anyone in the telco industry knows the value of a high-speed broadband connection, but that knowledge is going mainstream. According to a recent study, the North American home seeker not only understands the value of high-speed Internet, they are willing …

A Cable Installer’s Guide to NAS Devices
By now most of your customers have a horror story about that time they lost all their data. If it hasn’t happened to them personally, they probably know someone who has. With more of our lives moving into the digital …