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Fiber Optic Internet vs Cable Internet: Understanding the Difference
, By Equal Optics
Many people have choices when it comes to their home or office internet service. When comparing fiber optic internet vs cable, you will notice many similarities between the two. For example, they are generally considered superior to DSL and wireless networks. However, there are differences between them that you should ...
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10 Things To Know About AOC Cabling
, By Equal Optics
Active optical cables use multiple bundled optical fibers and active transceiver components to transmit data at high speeds. They offer several advantages over traditional copper wires, including high data transfer speeds, lighter weight, and flexibility. Learn more about AOC cabling and how this versatile tool can help improve your network ...
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What Is Backhaul in Networking?
, By Equal Optics
What is backhaul in networking? Discover its types, uses, and how to enhance your network performance.
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What Is a Patch Cable?
, By Equal Optics
What is a patch cable? Learn about copper and fiber patch cables, what a patch cable is used for, and optimal lengths.
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How Will the AI Boom Affect Your Current System Infrastructure?
, By Equal Optics
AI in IT infrastructure is driving data center demand and affecting real estate and sustainability. Explore these impacts and future challenges in our latest blog.
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What Is a DAC Cable?
, By Equal Optics
Direct attached cables are a type of data cable made up of Twinax cable. They typically have transceiver housings on each end of the cable. They are used for data transmission over short distances, usually in data centers. DAC Cable Basics DAC cables consist of two copper wires twisted within ...
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How to Improve Network Performance
, By Equal Optics
Poor network performance in the workplace is the cause of many issues, from frustrated employees to declining productivity. As such, ensuring proper network performance should be one of your top priorities. Here’s how to improve network performance if things have been running slower than usual.
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How To Perform a Loopback Test
, By Equal Optics
Everyone in the IT world knows the perks of a loopback test — but what is it? A loopback test is the best way for business owners and IT specialists to confirm that a transceiver is working. Isolating cable strands and removing the collars lets the users see which connections are working correctly and which ones are extraneous.
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Your Guide to the Fiber Optic Color Code
, By Equal Optics
When working with fiber optic cables, you need to configure them in a way that other technicians can understand. The fiber optic color code was created to establish a standard configuration that all cable technicians could follow. So, what does the fiber optic color code entail?
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