Figure 1. EIA/TIA 568 assigns CAT-X cable colors in a standardized way. (Illustrations used with permission of Robert Kerr, NetSpec). Click here to see an enlarged diagram. To get the most out of your ...

Preparing a network is no easy task, which is why it makes perfect sense for network designers to use tools to get started. Creating a diagram makes it easier to get a fully functional network off of ...

Keeping documentation is a great way to ease your future hardware refresh and have what you need for insurance purposes. I recently completed a massive hardware refresh in which I updated nearly all ...

Microsoft Visio is one program that best suits everyone’s needs for drawing, preparing charts, and creating flowcharts. The industry-standard program lets you display complex diagrams quickly and ...

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluke Networks introduces the LinkIQ™ Cable+Network tester, which combines switch diagnostics with the company’s state-of-the-art cable measurement technology, ...

What is a crossover cable used for? The fastest way to connect PCs together, to a router or central switch, is through Ethernet cabling, a standard that’s been in networking installation for years.