Category Archives: Insight

HDBaseT Technology

Posted on May 30, 2013 by NetworkTech Expert

The main drawback of HDMI as an A/V connection standard for high definition video distribution is cable length limitation. Installation costs quickly add up when you consider HDMI cables, control cables and HDMI repeaters for solving distance limitations. As a … Continue reading →

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Cost-Effective Video Matrix Switch Installations

Posted on May 30, 2013 by NetworkTech Expert

Matrix switches, sometimes called crosspoint switches or crossbar switches, are a special category of switches that allow many different inputs to be routed independently to any of a number of outputs. Each input can go to one output or be … Continue reading →

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Ethernet Control for SERIMUX® Console Serial Port Switch

Posted on January 27, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

Ethernet Control for SERIMUX® Console Serial Port Switch The Ethernet Control option for SERIMUX Console Serial Port Switches allows you to alternatively control the switch via the Internet via the Web Interface or Telnet. Depending on your preferences for controlling … Continue reading →

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Protecting Video Signals from EMI When Using CATx Extenders

Posted on January 19, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

Previously, I discussed how electromagnetic interference affects video signals when using a CATx extender. In this posting, I will be discussing how using shielded cable can protect your video signal from EMI. A simple and cost effective way to prevent … Continue reading →

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Weak Points in Data Center and POP Environmental Monitoring

Posted on January 14, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

In a previous posting on environmental threats, I discussed how temperature, humidity, and other factors can impact data centers, telecom switching sites, and other POP sites. I am going to continue that conversation with a look at some weak points … Continue reading →

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Extending 1080p HD Audio/Video Using Existing CAT6 Wiring

Posted on January 13, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

Whether you are installing a new entertainment center or home theater system, or modifying an existing one, the question always remains about the best way of setting it up. With so many options for connecting devices to one another, it … Continue reading →

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NTI SNMP Plugin for Nagios

Posted on January 7, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

Nagios is an open source network monitoring tool that you might already be using or are familiar with. You can use it to receive Enviromux alerts. By using Nagios, you can monitor ENVIROMUX and your other network devices through the … Continue reading →

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How EMI Affects Video Signals When Using CATx Extenders

Posted on January 6, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

In this posting, I will be discussing how common sources of extreme EMI in a building (such as air-conditioners, elevator motors, generators, radio transmitters and welders) can cause video signal problems when using a CATx extender. Strong electrical and magnetic … Continue reading →

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Environmental Threats to Data Centers, Telecom Switching, and POP sites

Posted on January 4, 2011 by NetworkTech Expert

Your critical business services can be threatened by a range of environmental factors. In this posting, I will discuss several of these threats and the challenges each poses in data centers, telecom switching sites, and other point-of-presence sites where the … Continue reading →

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