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Definition of STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) and it’s options
Shielding technology was first introduced for telephone cables in the aftermath of the Second World War. As Germany was being rebuilt the American Government was paranoid of being …
HSBC unveils finalists for Start-Up stars 2010
Two South Yorkshire enterprises have been named as regional finalists in the 2010 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards. Spangles UK Ltd and Integral Network Solutions are amongst the e …
Fibre Optic Cables - What Are The Maximum Distances They Can Run?
First developed in the 1970s, fibre optic communication systems have revolutionised the telecommunications industry. Fibre optic communication is a method of transmitting informati …
Fibre Optic Cabling Part Two
Using these components, fibre optic cabling is able to carry 10 million 'messages' at any one time. While this is the main use of fibre optic cabling, it is also used for lig …
Data Cabling - Why Upgrade It?
If you run a business that relies on network cabling of any sort - be it voice or data cabling, then it's important that you stay ahead of the game with the most efficient data cab …
Fibre Optic Cabling Part One
Fibre optic cabling is a type of data cabling that gives the user higher bandwidth and transmission across greater distances than could be achieved with other types of cabling and …
Ethernet Cabling - How to Wire Your Own - Part One
Ethernet cables are used largely for networks and broadband, and are useful for connecting devices to the internet where you're not using a wireless connection. First of all …
Ethernet Cabling - How to Wire Your Own - Part Two
You will also need to choose between 'solid' and 'braided' cable, and again your cable installers or local computer store should be able to talk you through these. As a rule …
Category 6 Cabling - What is it Used For?
If you don't specialise in networking or you aren't familiar with the cabling that is involved with network installations and what runs your internet access, then you probably are …
Structured Cabling - What is it?
Over time voice and data cabling needs have merged. Today, cabling infrastructures are designed to support voice, data and video as well as other building communications services s …
