...The same applies to networking cables. Sometimes it is just the last meter that is missing, but in many cases some kilometres are missing. A standard 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Copper RJ45 connection can be 100 meters long. To be honest, this is not ...

...Secure network ports — only when you need to. • These one-of-a-kind cables give you the ability to lock down critical network ports when you need to, without buying new patch cords. • Use these high-performance cables for your every...

...copper cable for your network can be a daunting proposition. You have to consider many factors such as network equipment, available space, bandwidth specifications, total cost of ownership, future applications and cabling lifespan. • The Black Box...

...Interface (FDDI) is a networking standard developed in the early 1980s by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for operating at speeds up to 100 Mbps. The standard FDDI network is set up in a ring topology with two rings that transmit ...

...Now that your network is up and running it is time to consider what to do with the network. Surely you did not install a Layer III switch and DSL Modems running a 10 kilometer copper line to do some gaming. You are running an office. • The...

...802.1x port-based network access control provides a method to restrict users? Access to network resources by using authentication. This restricts users from gaining access to the network resources through an 802.1x-enabled port without authent...

...between and within networks and across geographical boundaries. This standard for network architecture is the seven-layer model for Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), which has encouraged conformity in designing communications networks and con...

...to the display. • Non-networked CATx-based • This method uses transmitters and receivers to extend converted signals over non-networked UTP cabling. They’re very cost-effective, enabling much longer distances than what’s ordinarily possible with a...

...on a switch or other network device to convert the port to a copper or fiber interface. These compact transceivers replace the older, bulkier GBIC interface. Although these devices are available in copper, their most common use is to add fiber po...

...By addressing network issues from a remote location, you can simply manage issues from your desk, or even save yourself the hassle of traveling to a site in the middle of the night. Use a browser-based connection, even a cell phone or PDA,...