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05 Aug

By Planet Technology Power-over-Ethernet, Technology 0 Comments

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 RS232 or RS485 physical layer which provided slow, inflexible but reliable communications.

Then came PoE, a communication protocol that’s fast, can be used for almost any purpose, and is cost effective.

What is PoE?

According to Paul Savage, CEO of

22 Jul

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 of innovation where we can see the impact worldwide.

Smart buildings are characterized by the use of wholly integrated systems that share vital information. They use

03 Jul

By Rita Mailheau Technology PoE lighting, smart cities 1 Comment

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 world we live in into a database of data being powered by tech.

And now, smart cities are becoming a thing.

San Diego, California has deployed the world’s largest Smart City Platform.

Here’s what that means.

What is a Smart City Platform?

Urban and regional planning,

10 Jun

By Rita Mailheau Networking, Technology internet of things, IoT, smart homes 2 Comments

IoT in Smart Homes: 2019 Trends

The lights turn on automatically when you leave your bed in the middle of the night, but not too bright, as you don’t want to be blinded. Once you return to your bed, pressure sensors turn the lights off once again.

When you arrive at your house, the garage door automatically opens and the heat kicks on by itself when you walk in. The next day, when you’re leaving,

16 May

By Rita Mailheau Power-over-Ethernet, Technology IoT, poe, power over ethernet, smart homes 2 Comments

The Future of Smart Homes

According to Statista, there will be around 31 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, and that number is supposed to grow to 75.4 billion by 2025.

Nowadays, both industrial and commercial infrastructure are being outfitted with IoT technology, powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE).

With that being said, it’s no surprise that residential infrastructure

02 May

By Rita Mailheau Networking, Technology managed switch, poe, unmanaged switch 0 Comments

Do I Need a Managed Switch for my Smart Home Network?

It wasn’t too long ago that specialized IT personnel were required to set up and install networks in our homes and offices.

Nowadays, everyone wants to have multiple devices on their home internet connection, so we’ve had to become the IT guys. We have routers and switches and other arcane networking devices in our homes that we’re expected to understand and manage on our own.

12 Apr

By Planet Technology Uncategorized 0 Comments

PoE Camera Systems: Is a PoE Camera Right for You?

PoE is cheaper and more efficient than older, outdated networking systems. In fact, thanks to PoE technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is also blowing up.

Soon, all of our cars, homes, and hotel rooms (just to name a few) will be connected through IoT technology, powered courtesy of PoE.

PoE is used to connect other devices as well, such as Wireless Access Points,

19 Mar

By Rita Mailheau Networking, Technology, Uncategorized PoE Hub, PoE injector, power over ethernet 0 Comments

Do You Need a PoE Injector?

Rather than having to painstakingly run a data cable and a power cable from a network switch to a Powered Device (PD), Power over Ethernet (PoE) saves both time and money by sending data and power over the same cable.

PoE installation is fast and cheap, especially when compared to older, outdated methods that require two separate cables – one for power, and one for data.

07 Feb

By Rita Mailheau Networking, Technology Ethernet cabling alternatives, Ethernet over COAX, MoCA Adapter, PoLRE, Powerline Adapters 4 Comments

3 Ethernet Cabling Alternatives

Although WiFi is a convenient luxury – one that we’ve grown accustomed to – it certainly has its shortcomings: random dropouts, slow speeds, and limited range are all issues that must be contended with.

Ethernet cables (including PoE) are a great way to alleviate many of WiFi’s shortcomings. You can route Ethernet cables through your home or office, providing

07 Jan

By Rita Mailheau Planet Products, Technology PlanetechPRO, PlanetechPRO® Limited Lifetime Warranty, Warranty 0 Comments

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 will want to understand the eligibility rules which is the purpose of this article.

To start, here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

Where you can purchase PlanetechPRO^® products and some necessary stipulations
What products are PlanetechPRO^® products
How to ensure the warranty is in effect for your purchase. Your PlanetechPRO^® product MUST be registered.

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Blog

The Key Benefits of Industrial PoE

What is PoE?

7 Incredible Examples of Smart Buildings (And What Makes Them Smart)

You’ve Heard of Smart Buildings, What About Smart Cities?

What is a Smart City Platform?

IoT in Smart Homes: 2019 Trends

The Future of Smart Homes

Do I Need a Managed Switch for my Smart Home Network?

PoE Camera Systems: Is a PoE Camera Right for You?

Do You Need a PoE Injector?

3 Ethernet Cabling Alternatives

Introducing The PlanetechPRO^® Limited Lifetime Warranty