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  • What is the output power of the N600 Dualband Gigabit High-powered Wireless Router? (PID 10926)

    802.11b: 18.84 dBm 802.11g: 20.83 dBm 802.11n (20MHz): 21.52dBm 802.11n (40MHz): 19.74 dBM...

  • What is a punch down?

    A method for securing wire to a contact where the insulated wire is paced in a terminal groove and pushed down with a special tool. As the wire is seated, the terminal displaces the wire insulation to...

  • What is a network adapter?

    A network adapter is the device integrated in, installed in, or connected to a PC that provides connection to a network’s media....

  • What is a fiber channel?

    A data transmission technology that allows high speed transfers at speeds of up to 1Gbps. A fiber channel is faster than other data transfer interfaces, such as SCSI or ATA. Fiber channel can use twis...

  • What is 568B and 568A?

    568B and 568A are wiring standards for RJ-45 cables.   568B is primarily used with networking and is most compatible with home equipment.  It is  recommended that you check your equipmet before making...

  • What can I do to troubleshoot an Ethernet Over Power Installation?

    If your Power over Ethernet adapters are not working they may not be synchronizing correctly. Follow the steps outlined below to get the adapters to synchronize: 1) Connected the receiver to any outle...

  • What are the differences between RJ connectors?

    RJ45: 8P8C = 8 Position 8 Contact - used in Network Wiring RJ12: 6P6C = 6 Position 6 Conductor - used in System phones RJ11: 6P4C = 6 Position 4 Conductor - used for ADSL, telephone, and modem cables ...

  • How would I set up Print Servers?

    For the print servers, to solve one person’s issue with the one of them, we would require having them check to see if they had a couple of services enabled. Specifically the services LPR and LPD. On w...

  • How do I troubleshoot my Ethernet Over Power Installation?

    If your Power over Ethernet adapters are not working they may not be synchronizing correctly. Follow the steps outlined below to get the adapters to synchronize: 1) Connected the receiver to any outle...

  • How do I setup my Network USB Print Server without using the included CD?

    If you purchased our USB Print Server, or have a unit, but do not have the ability to use the included CD, we have a few steps to set up the USB Server without using any additional downloads or CD ins...