The Microsoft Effect

The Microsoft Effect

It began so well. Microsoft wrote DOS. They started small and they created an operating system for the IBM PC that opened up a new world for the common, everyday programmer. DOS was sometimes a bit tricky. I recall issues with getting printers and modems to work....

Cat6 Cabling: What’s the Difference?

Cabling is an evolutionary process. New challenges require new capabilities, and based on past trends and future projections, data rates will double about every 18 months. Running applications at 1 Gb/s pushes the limits of category 5e cabling, so doubling the...
Cat6 Installation Tips

Cat6 Installation Tips

Always study and document the required cabling layout and the distances between the equipment to be cabled before starting a Cat6 cable installation. Refer to ANSI/TIA/ EIA 606 Document for color coding the different functions used in the system guidance. Use either...
Network Cabling Issues

Network Cabling Issues

Given that labor costs for installation are much higher than the material cost for cable; your first requirement is to use the highest grade cable available. Cat5e is the most common, but Cat6 is becoming the standard as it is rated for a higher frequency signal, a...