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
The Next Generation Functionality for The Local Area Network (LAN)
As we draw closer to the year 2020, one that experts look to as the IoT 20-billion-device point, it may be time to consider something. Does our… Read More
User Experience | The Force That’s Driving HDMI 2.1 Cable Functionality Improvements
On November 28, 2017, the HDMI Forum, Inc., announced the release of their new HDMI® 2.1 Specification. Among other things, this new version will be better supporting… Read More
HDMI Over IP with PoE: Digital Signage Simplicity Meets the HDMI Extender
What is HDMI over IP with PoE technology? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a transmission interface technology used for video and digital audio data sent from HDMI-compliant… Read More
Long-Reach PoE | Extended Cable Lengths Give IT Pros Greater Flexibility
Long-reach PoE is stretching cable distances beyond the classic PoE 100m, and it’s also stretching cable choice. Twisted pair—Cat 5e, most prevalent from earlier installs, and Cat… Read More
The Wall-Mounted Managed Switch with LCD Screen | Why It’s a Real Game Changer
PLANET now offers a wall-mounted managed switch with LCD touch screen. This product line includes managed switches like the WGS-5225-8T2SV, an Industrial 8-port 10/100/1000T + 2-port 100/1000X… Read More
Media Converters – The SMART Way to Link IT Networks Together
PLANET customers have been relying on PLANET media converters for decades. These handy little devices are great for helping professionals successfully pull together networks on the fly…. Read More
Mobile LED Settings | “Personalized” Isn’t Just for the Hospitality Sector Anymore, Or Is It?
What would you say if we told you, you could soon enjoy your preferred lighting preferences in any hotel guest room or meeting room…anywhere on the planet,… Read More
Facebook Announces “Clear History” App at F8 Conference, Just in Time for GDPR
If you aren’t one of those people who follow data-privacy regulations, you might not be aware of the doozy the European Union (EU) is getting ready to… Read More
PoE-Capable Switches for Home, Commercial and Industrial Use
This article is intended to be a quick guide to helping you choose the best PoE switch for your deployment. We’ve taken 5 of our most common… Read More
How to Use a PoE Injector to Install an IP Camera
Install an IP camera using a Power over Ethernet PoE injector by following these simple steps. What You Need IP camera(s) 1 PoE injector per IP camera… Read More
What is the Difference Between An Ethernet Hub and a Switch?
Ethernet hubs and switches are networking devices that connect computers [and IP devices] together. A hub is basic, offering simple data transmission capabilities to MAC addresses over… Read More
The Alexa Prize, Socialbots, and One of the Most Unexpected Jobs in Automated Home Technology
If you’ve been following the development of AI and automated home technology, you probably weren’t surprised a couple of years back when Google posted an ad for… Read More
3 Reasons 802.11ax Will Change Wi-Fi Forever (And Why We Need It)
Ever go out to the mall or public place for a few hours and when you return, you find your mobile phone battery has literally drained dry—without… Read More
Introducing the PLANET POE-171A-60 POE Injector with Advanced Features
PLANET is happy to announce the release of our newest 802.3bt PoE Injector. The POE-171A-60 is a single-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Type 3 device providing up to 60Watts… Read More