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NEMA Enclosure Ratings Explained
What do NEMA 3R, 4 and 4X actually protect against? A plain guide to NEMA enclosure ratings, the one-way link to IP codes such…
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WiFi Access Point Placement Guide
Where should access points go? A practical placement guide for installers: counting units by area and devices, ceiling vs wall mounting, obstructions, channel planning,…
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How to Install a Cell Signal Booster
A step-by-step guide for installers fitting a cell signal booster: carrier and band checks, outside and inside antenna placement, separation to stop oscillation, cabling,…
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PoE Budget for IP Cameras: How to Plan
How to size a PoE switch for an IP camera system: the 802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt power levels, class allocation versus real draw, night…
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Planning a Point to Point Wireless Link
Fresnel zone clearance, free-space path loss, link budgets and fade margin, plus the FCC rules for 5 GHz, 60 GHz and 70/80 GHz links,…
Broadband and WiFi
Fixed wireless, WISP equipment, access points, routers and cellular boosters.