Ethernet Cables: Difference between Cat5 vs Cat6 vs Cat7 Cable Types
Ethernet cables represent the plumbing pipes of the Internet. Many network installers and system integrators are familiar with Cat5e and Cat6 cables with RJ45 connectors. But the… Read More
What is Gigabit Ethernet? How is It Used with PoE?
Gigabit ethernet is the evolution beyond Fast Ethernet. It is… a lot faster. The “Gigabit” stands for 1 gigabit of data per second, or Gbps. This translates… Read More
The Key Benefits of Industrial PoE
The use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) in industrial settings has increased rapidly in the last 10 years. At one time, communications between devices happened over an… Read More
7 Incredible Examples of Smart Buildings (And What Makes Them Smart)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is constantly making our devices more intelligent and more connected. But it doesn’t stop at devices: Smart buildings are becoming a hotbed… Read More
You’ve Heard of Smart Buildings, What About Smart Cities?
The ‘Internet of Things’ has become the world we live in. Smart phones turned to smart buildings, and the rapid growth of ‘intelligent’ engineering has turned the… Read More
IoT in Smart Homes: 2019 Trends
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is growing quickly, and for good reason. IoT technology is revolutionizing the world, from hospitals and office buildings to hotels… Read More
The Future of Smart Homes
According to Statista, the future of smart homes is exciting – there will be around 31 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, and that number… Read More
Do I Need a Managed Switch For My Smart Home?
People’s homes are getting smarter every day. What is a smart home? In a nutshell, a smart home is a residence fit out with IoT devices that… Read More
PoE Camera Systems: Is a PoE Camera Right for You?
PoE camera systems are being used in a plethora of different industries – both indoors and outdoors – to make homes and workplaces safer. PoE is cheaper… Read More
Do You Need a PoE Injector?
A PoE injector (or a PoE splitter, more on that later) can be implemented to make a non-PoE compatible switch work with PoE devices, without the headache… Read More
3 Ethernet Cabling Alternatives
In this guide, we’ll be highlighting three powerful Ethernet cabling alternatives that will make your life a whole lot easier. Although WiFi is a convenient luxury –… Read More
Introducing The PlanetechPRO® Limited Lifetime Warranty
Planet Technology USA has just launched a new limited lifetime warranty protection program called PlanetechPRO ® offered for select industrial products. To take advantage of this protection, customers… Read More
Best Deals on Planet Switches for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Welcome to the Planet Technology USA Black Friday and Cyber Monday celebration SALE. To help our customers get an early start on their holiday celebrations, we’re holding… Read More
Cat 6A | The Future For One-Cable Installations Delivering More Power and Greater Bandwidth
While Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet Cabling are still considered by many to be excellent solutions for cabling installations, and less costly than Cat 6A, there are definitely… Read More
Why Having a Sensing City Makes Sense
Back in January, MIT released their list of the top 10 technology breakthroughs for 2018. Ranked at number 3 is a project currently underway in a dusty… Read More
The Media Converter | A Quick Guide for The Networking Newcomer
In case you’re new to networking technologies, a media converter is the sort of little device every IT networking professional should keep on hand. That is because… Read More