Demystifying On-Site vs. Hosted IP PBX Systems: The Pros & Cons
In the same way that traditional telephone lines require PBX Systems to switch telephone calls, VoIP systems require an IP PBX system to connect IP Phones to… Read More
Standard VoIP Features To Never Neglect That Will Optimize Your VoIP System
With a myriad of VoIP phone options on the market, we’ve distilled the top features that you absolutely cannot compromise on when making your next VoIP purchase…. Read More
How Businesses Use VoIP To Bypass Long Distance Calls
Voice over IP (VoIP) is an internet protocol that converts audio and video signals into digital packets and transmits them over the internet. Current net neutrality rules… Read More
How Switching to VoIP Helps Businesses Save Money
Voice over IP (VoIP) is a scalable alternative to analog telephone lines that just by switching to, saves businesses anywhere from 40% to 80% in monthly communication… Read More
The Normal and the Not-so-Normal Use Cases for Power over Ethernet (PoE) That Will Make You Appreciate PoE Technology
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an appealing technology for network administrators seeking to deploy Ethernet where power does not exist. These unassuming electrical components pioneer into the… Read More
Power over Ethernet (PoE) – Demystifying Mode A and Mode B
Power over Ethernet (PoE) can transmit power up to 100 meters. These long cables are easier to deploy than electrical cabling in locations where power is absent…. Read More
The Only Infographic You’ll Need about the OSI Model
Please Do Not Throw Sausage Pizza Away is not only a worthy tenet to live by, but it’s also a mnemonic to help budding computer network technicians… Read More
How to Extend Your Wireless Signal Without Unsightly Cables
Seeking for a way to extend your wireless signal without running an unsightly Ethernet cord down a living room? Wireless extenders, such as PlanetechUSA’s PL-510W, offer a… Read More
Bob Metcalfe’s 14 Hilarious Life-Lessons from Reddit’s AMA
When Robert Metcalfe developed the Ethernet, he didn’t foresee that he would be establishing the new technology as the default plumbing pipes that would support the internet…. Read More
Multi-function Managed Switch Solution for Small to Medium-size Networks
PlanetechUSA has recently added the WGSD-10020, a 10-port Managed Gigabit Switch to its product portfolio. The unit features a powerful L2/L4 network switching engine, advanced IPv6 /… Read More
The 6 Augmented Reality Developments That Are More Tempting than the Oculus Rift
Online users spend a considerable amount of time in the online world, but augmented reality, the underrated cousin of virtual reality, has mobilized the online world from… Read More
What the NBASE-T And MGBASE-T Alliances Don’t Want You To Know
Before you retire your 802.11n router, have you taken into consideration that the standard took 7 long years to finally reach completion? The Institute of Electrical and… Read More
High Demand for Wi-Fi Disrupts Peaceful Ethernet Evolution
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) lengthy Ethernet standardization process ensures that vendors make their products compatible with other brands and that their products remain… Read More
A Quick Guide to Managed Switches Infographic
Though unmanaged switches offer network administrators a simple ‘Plug and Play’ solution, larger networks require heftier security protocols and more complex configuration options. This guide explains that… Read More
Upgrading to Managed Switches—Why Growing Businesses Upgrade
When it comes to choosing between managed and unmanaged switches, businesses that require greater control over their network upgrade to managed switches because of their advanced customization… Read More
10 Vintage Computer Ads That Will Make You Laugh
It only seems like yesteryear when Google glasses and 3d printers represented the hype of the latest consumer gadgets. But today’s beloved technological devices will one day… Read More