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What is the Difference Between Cat 5e vs Cat 6?

1 month ago | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

CableWhat is the Difference Between Cat 5e vs Cat 6? While there are many similarities between Cat 5e vs Cat 6, there are some key differences worth noting. ID 57944275 © Sanchai Rattakunchorn | Dreamstime.comIn order to understand the differences between Cat 5e vs Cat 6 it’s good to know what they have in common and the features of each cable on their own.
Is AI having an impact in your work?

1 month ago | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

HomeIs AI having an impact in your work? Particpate in this poll and see if AI is affecting work in the industries we cover. Serena Aburahma | Associate EditorSerena Aburahma is a recent graduate from California State University, Northridge receiving a B.A. in Honor's English Literature. Serena has several years of writing and SEO experience, which include creating a variety of content ranging from cars and insurance to video games and pop culture.
5 Things You Should Know About BIMMF

2 months ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Cable5 Things You Should Know About BIMMFFrom its disruptive introduction to its widespread use today, bend-insensitive multimode fiber has changed design, installation, and testing methods. ID 46542888 © Nobohh | Dreamstime.comBend-insensitive multimode fiber (BIMMF) was introduced more than 15 years ago as a solution to the challenge of attenuation caused by tight bends in fiber-optic cabling systems.
800-Gbit Ethernet Standard Available for Free Download

2 months ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Standards800-Gbit Ethernet Standard Available for Free DownloadThrough the IEEE’s GET Program, users can download the 802.3df-2024 specifications at no cost. ID 166120226 © Josepalbert13 | Dreamstime.comThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has made its 802.3df-2024 standard specifying 800-Gbit/sec Ethernet available for free download.
Testing Fiber in the Field and Devices That Can Help

2 months ago | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

Field testing installed fiber-optic circuits is necessary to ensure the links can support their intended applications. The Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) ANSI/TIA-568.3 standard defines Tier 1 and Tier 2 field tests. A Tier 1 test measures loss, length, and polarity. A Tier 2 test performs measurements meant to identify anomalies such as excessive loss or a fiber break. Tier 1 testing is far more common than Tier 2 testing according to this article from Fluke Networks.
Multimode Fiber Grades: A Look at OM1 through OM5

Dec 25, 2024 | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

CableMultimode Fiber Grades: A Look at OM1 through OM5These are the descriptions and usages of multimode fiber grades OM1 through OM5. ID 213237008 © Sergei Pivovarov | Dreamstime.comMultimode fiber (MMF) is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) due to its ability to transmit multiple light signals simultaneously. The different grades of multimode fiber are OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5, with each grade having specific characteristics that make it suitable for various applications.
Aloha! Average Telecom Lineman Pay in Hawaii Exceeds $100K

Dec 23, 2024 | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Design InstallAloha! Average Telecom Lineman Pay in Hawaii Exceeds $100KBureau of Labor Statistics says Hawaii employs 400 of the nation’s 98,950 telecommunications line installers and repairers. ID 13842763 © Timbrk | Dreamstime.comAs part of its annual reporting on the Telecommunications Technician profession, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed data showing Hawaii ranks highest in average (mean) annual income for telecommunications line installers and repairers—at $103,840.
TIA-942-C Data Center Standard Brings a Host of Changes and Updates

Nov 21, 2024 | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

The years-long undertaking to revise the Telecommunications Industry Association’s TIA-942 telecommunications infrastructure standard for data centers culminated in the publication of ANSI/TIA-942-C in May 2024.
Twisted-Pair Cable with Holographic UL Label May Pose Fire Hazard

Nov 13, 2024 | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

UL Solutions recently issued a notification that 150 units (boxes) of Category 5e cable that include holographic UL labels “do not comply with the appropriate safety standards” and should be removed from service. The boxes’ holographic labels contain UL serial numbers ranging from L97358461 to L97358610. In its notice, UL Solutions said the boxes were sold through VNS Tech Inc. and only boxes within that series of serial numbers is subject to the notice.
Gigabit WiFi Market: Glimpsing on Multifarious Growth Opportunities

Oct 28, 2024 | cablinginstall.com | Aashi Mishra

It has been estimated that almost 97.3% of businesses utilize the Internet for various purposes, such as marketing, communication, and sales. Researchers are coming up with innovative ideas to enhance the speed of internet use. The recent innovation of Gigabit WiFi is one such example of an impeccable high-speed solution. The market for Gigabit WiFi is expanding and holds a promising future.