Technical Articles
Black Box has published these technical articles:
(Communication Devices)
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Wireless Ethernet extenders provide a very cost-effective method for extending a LAN/WAN beyond the 100-meter Ethernet limit. They eliminate the need to buy new cable or dig expensive trenches for...
(Communication Devices)
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Improve communications. Increase sales. Educate. Notify. Alert. Deliver the right message at the right time....
(Networking Equipment)
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What's in this standard?...
(Wire and Cable)
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Category 6A cabling is designed to support next-generation applications, including the transfer of large amounts of data at high speeds, up to 10 Gbps. CAT 6A extends electrical specifications to 500...
(Communication Devices)
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Considering digital signage? Seven questions you need to ask....
(Wire and Cable)
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Buyer beware: If the price seems too good to be true, it is....
(Communication Devices)
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Best practices for creating high-value, compelling content that delivers extraordinary results....
(Communication Devices)
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How to deliver real-time communications, including emergency messaging, to students, faculty, and staff....
(Communication Devices)
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How to deliver real-time communications, including emergency messaging, to students, teachers, and staff....
(Industrial Computing)
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Through the use of extenders, Universal Serial Bus (USB) is no longer limited to the desktop range of five meters (16.4 feet); you can now extend it to cover an entire campus with a range up to 10...
(Switches)
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An overview of extension and switching technologies, including:
Effective monitoring of automation, processes and workflow.
flexible control of visual and peripheral elements
Real-time switching...
(Fiber Optics)
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Learn about the top three growth drivers for fiber networks: greater bandwidth, greater storage demands, and the transition to higher network speeds....
(Industrial Computing)
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High temperatures, excessive airborne particulates, multiple obstacles, and long distances are special challenges for wireless communications in industrial environments.
But often, the cost and...
(Networking Equipment)
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Your company, like many others, has a sizable investment in computer networks: hardware, software, and customer-related information. You also have a significant investment in the people and processes...
(Networking Equipment)
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Two common methods for gaining a window into a network are by installing a network tap or by using a mirror port (called a SPAN port by Cisco®) on a network switch. Both network taps and mirror...
(Networking Equipment)
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It has been said that the most secure computer is one that's by itself in a locked room. It should be turned off. Obviously, this is not a computing situation that's going to work for most...
(Networking Equipment)
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Add low-voltage devices and network equipment in industrial environments without running power.
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard, which was adopted in June 2003, enables users to power devices...
(Switches)
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Until recently, the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) used Common Criteria Evaluation & Validation Scheme (CCEVS) to evaluate and approve KVM switches for security. Find out why...
(Wire and Cable)
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Learn the important aspects of RS-422/485 system design. The Elements of an RS-422 and RS-485 System:
System configuration
- Cabling selection
- Transient protection
- Software
- Device selection...
(Networking Equipment)
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Common network mistakes that cost money, cause downtime, and create frustration.
What these mistakes all have in common is that they mainly reflect a lack of planning. A network that runs smoothly and...
(Industrial Computing)
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Ethernet is rapidly spreading across a wide range of industrial environments. This standardized, plug-and-play technology is easy to install and it works 99% of the time. But when it doesn't, it is...
(Networking Equipment)
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As we explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop (FTTD),it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides. While many standards bodies focus on data...
(Industrial Computing)
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Industrial control is a designation for the devices that interface with machinery such as welders, mixers, generators, lathes, and packaging machines. Unlike most of the information technology (IT)...
(Networking Equipment)
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Explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop and how to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security fiber provides....
(Networking Equipment)
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LAN validation is an element of the LAN and WLAN installation and maintenance workflow, and it is the final task associated with installation and upgrade projects. A network installation or upgrade...
(Networking Equipment)
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Wireless is evolving at a breathtaking rate. In this paper we examine current wireless networking technology and explain the basics of how a wireless network is designed and how it works with a...