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Fiber Optic Connector Cleaning: Why It Matters
Dirty connectors are one of the leading causes of fiber optic network issues. Contamination can result in: Industry data suggests that 15–50% of network problems can be traced back to dirty connectors. How Connectors Get Dirty Fiber connectors are highly sensitive. Contamination can occur when: Cleaning Methods Cleaning techniques have evolved significantly: Wet Cleaning (Traditional […]
Cat 6 vs Cat 6A
What cable category should you choose? Now its Cat 6, but there is also Cat 6A, it used to be Cat 5 and Cat 5E. How do I choose? The simple answer: choosing the right cable depends on the application. While CAT6 and Cat6A are the same gauge of copper wire, Cat 6A is more […]
Who should you use to install your Network or Data Cabling?
Does it matter? Unfortunately, here in Ontario, Canada our technicians are not required to be licensed or certified and to be honest they also go by several titles: Cabling Technicians, Cabling Specialists, Telecom Installers. So, who do you choose? The key to finding the right technician, specialist or installer is to ensure the individual is […]
Will Power over Ethernet standards change - again?
Power over Ethernet has become a key part of wireless networks, smart buildings and enterprise networks. Why? Because Power over Ethernet simplifies the the delivery of electrical power to connect devices to the Local Area Network (LAN). And this is done by using the same Ethernet cables. This simplifies the device installation and maintenance process […]
Why use a Certified Fiber Optic Technician?
A certified fiber optic technician is a professional who works with fiber optic cables used in telecommunications and networking industry. They are responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and testing fiber optic systems. These technicians primarily deploying fiber optic cables to transmit data, voice, and video signals over long distances with high speed and reliability. They […]
What is a Premises Cabling Technician
Certified Premises Cabling Technician – CPCT - is a certification for installers and operators of premises cabling networks as offered by the Fiber Optic Association - FOA. Premises Cabling or Premises Wiring refers to the structured cabling systems that are used within buildings for LANs, telephone systems, CCTV, security, HVAC or building management. A structured […]
What is ICT?
ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology The type of systems that fall into this category are: Voice/Data/Audio/Video Technologies, Electronic Safety & Security, All Fiber- and Copper-Based Distribution Systems and Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Data Center Design, Outside Plant Cabling, and Design, Integration & Installation of Telecommunications Distributions. ICT contractors and professionals are trained and certified […]
Should I get an electrician to install my network cabling?
Electricians are licensed for high voltage cabling installation, so with all due respect to our electrical trade friends, we recognize their talent. Ultimately, electricians do not work with technology, networking, or data, they work with electricity. Certified Premises Cabling technicians work with technology, networking and data, they install the networking or structured cables to industry […]
Network cabling standard for a commercial office?
The more common network cable category used in offices to date is the Twisted-pair Category 5e cables, also called CAT5e. This was the industry standard for unshielded twisted-pair cables (UTP) for in-home and small business networking. However as internet services and computers have gotten faster over recent years the latest industry standard for commercial office […]
What is Premises Cabling?
IN basics, Premises Cabling refers to the network cabling systems that are used for LANs, telephone systems, CCTV, security, HVAC or building management. A network cabling system could be a combination of copper or fiber-optic cablings. The network cabling system has backbone and horizontal service cabling that runs from a central location such as a […]