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Fiber modem, optical cable, and Ethernet handoff connection

Fiber Modems, Optical Cable Types, and Ethernet Patch Cables: A Connection Guide

Posted on 2026-06-24 by Sam Snider

Learn how fiber modems and ONTs handle provider handoffs, when media converters are used, and how cable mode, optics, connectors, and copper patching affect Ethernet connections.

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Ethernet & Cabling
Outdoor wireless bridge linking Ethernet equipment between two buildings

Wi-Fi-to-LAN Adapter: Build a Long-Range Outdoor Link

Posted on 2026-06-23 by Sam Snider

Use a Wi-Fi-to-LAN adapter to connect Ethernet equipment over a long-range outdoor Wi-Fi link. Compare 20 MHz vs. 40 MHz channels, antennas, path clearance, power, and testing.

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Wireless Architecture
Coaxial, copper, and fiber Ethernet paths compared

Coaxial to Ethernet: Choose Copper or Fiber by Speed

Posted on 2026-06-23 by Sam Snider

Learn how coaxial to Ethernet adapters work, compare copper Ethernet cable speed with fiber Ethernet, and choose the right complete path for distance, interference, latency, power, and endpoints.

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Ethernet & Cabling
Wireless network RSSI signal strength diagram

RSSI Signal: Wireless Networking Types and Signal Strength

Posted on 2026-06-23 by Sam Snider

RSSI signal strength explained: learn what the reading means, how WLAN, WPAN, WWAN, mesh, and point-to-point networks differ, and how noise, SNR, and link rate affect decisions.

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Wireless Architecture
Cat6 and Cat7 Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors and T568A wire colors

Difference Between Cat6 and Cat7 Ethernet Cables: Length, Connectors, and Wire Colors

Posted on 2026-06-22 by Sam Snider

Difference between cat6 and cat7: Cat6 is the simpler RJ45 choice; Cat7 is a shielded, standards-specific option. Compare reach, grounding, wire order, connectors, and testing before you buy.

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Ethernet & Cabling
Shielded Cat6 cable termination showing RJ45 color codes and grounding hardware

RJ45 Color Codes for Shielded Cat6 Cable: What to Buy and How to Terminate

Posted on 2026-06-22 by Sam Snider

RJ45 color codes for shielded Cat6: learn what to verify on conductor material, jacket rating, shielding, length, and seller specs before you wire T568A/T568B.

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Ethernet & Cabling
LTE radio equipment with power conversion reference

LTE Band 20 and Band 71: Frequencies and mW-to-dBm Conversion

Posted on 2026-06-22 by Sam Snider

Compare LTE Band 20 and Band 71 frequency pairs, FDD operation, regional device support, and propagation context, then convert milliwatts to dBm with worked examples.

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Wireless Architecture
RJ45 network cable color code and T568A and T568B pinout diagram

Network Cable Color Code: RJ45 Pinout and Wiring Guide

Posted on 2026-06-22 by Sam Snider

See the complete RJ45 network cable color code for T568A and T568B, including all eight pin assignments, Ethernet pair functions, plug orientation, crossover wiring, crimping, and wire-map testing.

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Ethernet & Cabling
4G LTE Band 2 and Band 4 paired spectrum ranges

4G LTE Frequency: Bands 2 and 4 Explained

Posted on 2026-06-21 by Sam Snider

4G LTE frequency explained: compare Band 2 LTE and Band 4 LTE by uplink, downlink, FDD pairing, propagation, regional use, device support, and service checks.

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Wireless Architecture
Cat6 Ethernet cable with a modular plug beside a cable tester

Cat6 speeds: How to make and test an Ethernet cable

Posted on 2026-06-21 by Sam Snider

Cat6 speeds depend on distance and application. Learn how to make an Ethernet cable with T568A or T568B wiring, then verify the wire map, crimp, and 1GbE or 10GbE link.

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Ethernet & Cabling

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