If you’re ready to upgrade your enterprise wireless to Wi-Fi 6, here’s how to make sure your cabling plant is ready, too. (Our earlier article covered Wi-Fi 6 standards and performance benefits ..read more

If you’re ready to upgrade your enterprise wireless to Wi-Fi 6, here’s how to make sure your cabling plant is ready, too. (Our earlier article covered Wi-Fi 6 standards and performance benefits ..read more

Certification testing of a new cable plant is essential to verify its compliance with industry cabling standards and to secure the manufacturer’s warranty. When your installed network equipment goes active, proper configuration is crucial for delivering optimal performance and reliable connectivity to all your users and network devices. This is true in both wired and Wi-Fi networks. Here are some common enterprise Wi-Fi performance issues that arise and how to troubleshoot them ..read more

As the primary means of connectivity in private and public spaces, Wi-Fi technology keeps evolving to offer more, faster. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation that promises higher speeds, lower latency, and improved capacity — yet with the migration from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E still underway, many wonder what extreme high-throughput Wi-Fi 7 is all about. Here we look closer at this technology, the improvements it promises over Wi-Fi 6/6E, and the impact it may have on your network cabling infrastructure and testing ..read more

Operator error in testing fiber loss are a costly problem for installers. When we launched the Versiv™ family of cable certifiers, we included several features, such as the Set Reference Wizard, which greatly reduced the number of such errors. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we’re eliminating even more with the latest ..read more

Reputable manufacturers promote and label cable, patch cords, and connecting hardware as “third-party certified,” “verified,” or “listed.” It means that a manufacturer has independently determined that their products comply with industry standards. What exactly do these certifications mean? How do they differ from cable certification of an installed cabling plant? Let’s take a look ..read more

Insertion loss and return loss are two of the most critical performance parameters for twisted pair copper and fiber optic cabling links. They represent distinct aspects of signal transmission and differ for both media types. Here we explain the key differences between these two parameters, why they matter, and how to interpret them ..read more

Precision and efficiency aren’t just goals when you work in network installation and maintenance; they're necessities. As the industry evolves, so does the demand for more sophisticated, streamlined operations. Enter  and Fluke Networks, whose recent product integration addresses one of the most tedious and error-prone aspects of network infrastructure projects: the labeling process ..read more

Streaming a movie, making a phone call, or getting an endoscopy may seem like disparate experiences, but they share a common thread: They’re connected by an invisible network of optical fibers. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ins and outs of this powerful technology. You’ll learn what fiber optics are used for, how fiber optic cables work, and the benefits they offer ..read more

We know that customers use our cable certification solutions for years, even decades. We took that into account when we designed the Versiv™ cable certifier. Now that forward-looking strategy is protecting long-term Versiv users ..read more