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        • Fully Loaded Rack Mount Sliding Enclosure
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            • Horizontal Fibre Optic Splice Closure
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      • MTP and MPO Trunk Cables
      • Cleaning
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        • - Intelligent Laser Source
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How does the NBN Connection work?

Brief Introduction: Do you wonder how the new NBN connection works? Here is a comprehensive guide to help our readers understand everything related to Australia’s National Broadband Network. How does the NBN Connection work? The National Broadband Network or NBN is the new broadband network of Australia. The network is being established across the country […]

How to Setup an RJ45 Pinout?

Brief Introduction: As one of the most commonly used networking cables, Ethernet cables are mainly employed to interconnect wired network devices. The most common types of Ethernet cables used to connect networking devices are Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7 and STP/UTP cables. Usually, an Ethernet cable is terminated using a modular 8 […]

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Cat5E Cat6 & Cat6A: What is the best ethernet cable for you?

Brief Introduction: Ethernet cables are constantly upgraded to improve their performance and bandwidth. With a myriad of options to choose from, one might get confused easily while deciding the best Ethernet for their network. This confusion has led people to look for an answer to the question Cat5E vs. Cat6 vs. Cat6A: Which is the […]

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OM1 Fibre Cable – A Sneak-Peek into the OM1 Secrets you need!

The first thing that we need to know about OM1 Fibre Cable is that the “OM” prefix stands for Optical Multimode. The variation in cable types we all see on a day to day basis seems ever expanding; for example, Telephone Wires and Copper Cable. However, a cable type that many seem to misunderstand is […]

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What is a PoE Switch and How Does It Work

Brief Overview: Industrial communication devices need long cables to transmit power. With the increasing number of devices, the need for cables is also increasing, resulting in complexity in the network. In such cases, Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology comes to the rescue. PoE provides higher transmission of power using lesser cables than other cabling technologies. […]

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Cat5 vs. Cat5e: Which is the best?

Brief Overview: Unless one is a networking expert, it isn’t easy to choose the right type of cable for your network. A networking expert knows the difference between various cable types and where each of these is the most appropriate to use. Ethernet cables are continuously upgraded to reduce noise and improve bandwidth, making it […]

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Everything you need to know about SFPs

Brief Overview: In an optical networking scenario, multiple devices located at various locations need to be connected through optical fiber cable to attain secure and uninterrupted communication across large distances. Usually, these devices occupy a small physical space; hence, a compact device is preferred for connecting network components. The SFP module is such a transceiver […]

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What is the best Network Technology in Australia?

Brief Overview: With the advancement in technology, many internet technologies have been rolled out. Each technology is different from the other and has different features. While choosing the best technology and mobile plan for yourself, it can be difficult to make a choice. Here is a comparison between the four most popular network technologies available […]

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Cat 7 Cable – Your Insider Breakdown! 2021

Brief Overview of Cat 7 Cable Cat 7 cables or Category 7 cables are a type of high-end patch cables for data transfer. This twisted pair cable is primarily used to achieve high-speed Ethernet connections, providing data transfer of over 1 Gigabit per second between computer networks, switches, and linked servers. The increasing dependency on […]

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RS232 | Breaking Down Crucial Information For You!

From analog communication over the telephone wires to the typical USB cables, data exchange has come a long way. One key factor to the advancements made was RS232. Brief History of RS232 RS232 has been one of the very first standards of communication during the journey. It has been an industry standard for serial communication […]

Fibre Optic Advantages explained

  Fibre Optic advantages will see you listing many different ones. In this article, we will discuss some of them. Fibre Optic Bandwidth Fact, Bandwidth and speed are not the same. However, this remains a common assumption. Bandwidth refers to the maximum volume of data being sent in a given amount of time! Not the […]

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Fibre Optic Termination and the options available to you

Fibre Optic Termination, options available to you There are a few fibre optic termination options that are available for you to choose from. And it will become necessary to join two fibres together at some stage in a fibre optic network. This can be either fibre to fibre (known as splicing) to continue a fibre […]

Field Terminated Vs. Pre-Terminated.

Field or Pre-terminated Fiber Optic Cable: Which is the best? Field Terminated and Pre-terminated Fiber Optic Cable assemblies are two of the options available. With the ever-increasing growth in optical fiber cables, connectors, and deployment strategy options, IT managers are finding it difficult to choose the best method of termination for their network. They need […]

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OM4 Fibre Optic Cabling

OM4 Fibre Optic Cabling for NEXT-GENERATION Data Centers. Brace yourself for a new generation of public cloud data centre applications. The Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) has approved cabling standards that are set to redefine the entire world of network infrastructure as we know it. Multi mode OM1 OM2 OM3 is well known, with OM1 and […]

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Optic Cable, 5 Extraordinary Benefits

Optic Cable or optical fibre cable is very similar to electrical cable or copper cables, however, it’s composition consists of multiple fibres which transport light. The essential elements of fibre optic cable include plastic buffered layers encased in a protective jacket. Optic Cable is primarily used for long-distance communications and high-speed internet connection. for more […]

Optical Fibre Structure.

  Optical Fibre Structure is composed of a core, a cladding, and a buffer coating.   Also known as the three C’s.   Core being the most inner part of the fibre guides the light. Cladding that surrounds the core completely. Coating which protects the core and cladding from any potential harm.       […]

Apollo Cable (submarine cable system) and its impact on communications

  The impact Apollo Cable have on data communications is high. We all get things like Facebook messages or emails with information from all over the world in just seconds! Now let’s have a look at what makes this possible? A network of fibre optic cables, which you mostly cannot even see, makes this possible. […]

How to Use a Media Converter in Your Network?

  A media converter is a device with a fiber interface at one end and a copper interface on the other. Read how you can use a media converter here. Since the start of networking, media converters have played an important role in solving problems of network interconnection. Despite their benefits, there is huge confusion […]

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MPO-MTP Fibre Ribbon Patch Cables

    MPO is a connector standard, it meets IEC 61754-7   The MPO connector is a specific interface type that is designed by IEC 61754-7. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organisation for standardisation comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC national committees).         The object of the IEC is […]

How does Fibre Optics Work?

  Fibre optics make use of a glass fibre that is thin, transparent, flexible, and compact Fibre optics cable starts as a large solid glass rod with a dimension of several centimetres’ and approx. 1 metre long. It is then reconstructed into thin strands of fibre with a diameter of 125 microns and several kilometres […]

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NBN Connection, what does it look like in a new home?

  NBN Connection to the Home We take a look at where the NBN connection fibre optic cable ends up when it’s run from the street to a new home. Some people, especially those in new housing estates, have been lucky enough to get a national broadband connection (NBN) to their home. The new connection […]

OTDR Fundamentals you need to know.

  OTDR or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer is a powerful testing instrument for testing fiber optic cables. Read here to find out more. OTDR and fiber links. A reliable fiber link is the foundation of a sound network. So, to access the integrity of infrastructure, fast, reliable, and accurate methodologies and testing devices are required. An OTDR or […]

ADSL Vs Fibre

ADSL vs Broadband – Is There Any Real Difference?

ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber line. It is a type of broadband internet connection. Broadband describes the way you connect to the internet. There are several broadband technologies available such as ADSL, NBN, Cable, Wireless, 3G, 4G, and the much-discussed new 5G technologies. Difference between ADSL vs Broadband ADSL broadband can be defined by […]

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Light in Fibre Optics, Things You Didn’t Know!

We are comfortable with the idea of information travelling in different ways. We talk into a phone and a copper cable carries the sounds from our voice into a socket in the wall. From here another cable takes it to the local telephone exchange. https://youtu.be/1Dzd3Jt-VSIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: What is Fibre […]

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SFP Fibre Module explained

What is an SFP Fibre Module?   The definition of an SFP Fibre module is a Small Form-factor Pluggable transceiver SFP!   A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver is known as a compact, hot-swappable, compact module that plugs into any SFP ports.   What this means is that an SFP fibre transceiver can interface between […]

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Fibre Optic Cables, your Complete Guide to the Types and Uses

  Fiber Optic Cables are becoming essential for quick data transfer. Get the facts in this complete guide to the types and uses of fibre optic cables.     Let’s imagine you’re playing an online video game and victory is in your grasp, with only one other player left standing. You meet this opponent face-to-face. […]

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Patch Panels, The Hero You’re Looking For!

Patch Panel or optic enclosures are used as a vital part of Cable Management. Its job is to protect fiber optic cables and to provide access to the network.  They are also known as distribution panels or optic patch panels. The job of a patch panel is to provide efficiently organised cable management. This allows […]

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Fibre Optic PON importance explained.

  Fibre Optic Networks Fibre Optic PON uses a light-signal for transmitting data, everyone understands this. But, not everyone is aware that there are different ways to allow these signals to reach their intended destination. As such, there are a number of optical network that are used to reach this goal:     Firstly – […]

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Connectors – Fibre optic connector types.

  The diverse world of fibre optic connectors!   Connectors offer a mechanical means to terminate optical cables. In other words, they make the connection to other fibres and active devices. The connector’s main role is to hold the end of the fibre precisely in place. By doing this it ensures the maximum light transfer […]

Fibre Optics: What Influences Your Cables Life-Span?

  Cable Performance in Fibre Optics   In the Fibre Optics Industry, each cable is made up of thin strands of glass. It is typically used to transmit light.  The speed of light in a vacuum is 299,792,458 meters per second. Very minute optic light is absorbed by the glass. Light getting in at one […]

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Testing Fibre Optics Do’s and Don’ts

  Testing Fibre Optics is necessary to be able to know the quality of a fibre installation and to ensure reliable and on-going functionality of a fibre link. In other words, testing is the only way to be able to confidently sign it off as ready for use. When joining two fibres connectors together, the […]

Cat 6 Cable – Everything you need to know and more

Category 6 or Cat 6 is an Ethernet cable standard defined by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Used for Ethernet networks as their network cabling, it’s the sixth generation twisted pair cable. Cat 6 Cables are are backward compatible with Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 3 cable standards. Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Check Out Anderson TV! This […]

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Fusion Splicing: The Expert Guide You Needed!

Fusion Splicing – What is it, how is it done and why is it used?   Fibre Optic Fusion Splicing is the art of welding the ends of two optical fibres together using an electrical arc. The arc is precisely applied to join the two fibres together in such a way that light passing through […]

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Passive Optical Network Splitters: The Inside Scoop

Passive Optical Network Splitters – What do they do?   Passive Optical Network (PON) splitters play an important role in Fibre to the Home (FTTH networks) by allowing a single PON network interface to be shared among many subscribers. There are two types of splitters available; either PLC Splitter (Planar Lightwave Circuit) or FBT Splitter (Fused […]

Connector Polish Facts You Can’t Miss! – PC, UPC or APC

Fibre Connector Polish is crucial, as all fibre optic connections require physical contact. It is at these contact points however that weaknesses and flaws show up that cause the loss of light. So, there are two types of loss that we need to understand; Optical return loss (ORL) and Insertion loss (IL).   Insertion loss […]

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Fibre Optic Cabling: The IT Professionals Dream!

The use of Fibre Optic Cabling is undoubtedly a popular one; for any business looking for a robust network with the ability to cover long distances and provide high-speed internet services. Available in either Multi Mode, Single Mode, Loose Tube, Tight buffered and indoor outdoor cabling constructions, it is the fibre cabling of choice. More […]

Crucial Fibre Optic Safety rules you need to know!

Job Safety has never been more important. If you work with Fibre Optic Cables/Equipment, you need to be aware of and understand all the applicable Occupational and Health Safety regulations. Whilst also taking into account local government regulations, manufacturer’s instructions, as well as your own companies’ safety rules. And yes, this may seem overwhelming at […]

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Fibre Optic Cables: Fact vs. Fiction

Fibre Optic Cables have increased in popularity extensively, over the last few years. Many companies are now relying on these cables for internal and external communication. Many communication companies use fibre cables to create a reliable communication network for their customers. Despite being immensely popular, many people still believe some myths about optical fibre cables.   […]

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Fibre-Optic Cable durability enchancements

  Fibre-Optic Cable Durability, how do we enhance it? Fibre Optic Cable provides a significantly faster transmission of data than traditional cables. However, when upgrading to Optic Cable from traditional copper cables, you may worry about the durability of these cables. Optic cables are made of glass, and this can be a major concern for […]

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Fibre Cables – Characteristics, Types and Uses

Fibre Cables – Let’s have a look at the Characteristics, Types, and Uses Fibre Optic Cable has become the backbone of today’s networking system. They span almost everywhere, connecting local phone systems, and transmit data across long distances. These cables have steadily replaced copper wires because of their ability to send signals faster and most […]

Optic Cable, Let’s Dive Deeper

  Optic Cable – An overview of rapidconnect Fibre Optic Cable Optic Cable has a varied amount of usage and it is becoming increasingly popular everywhere. Many industries, companies, and users are preferring to use fibre optic cable. It provides an increased sense of security and ruggedness in comparison with the usual electrical cables. The […]

Fibre Optic–Why Data Centres Choose it.

Fibre Optic–Why Do Data Centres Choose it? Fibre Optic technology is making its way into modern-day Data Centres. So what is a data centre? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_center A data centre helps organisations collect, store and process huge amounts of data as and when required.     Traditionally, data centres have been using copper cables to transmit and […]

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Fibre Cable: OS1 vs OS2 differences explained

Fibre Cable – Let me explain the difference OS1 vs OS2 Fibre Cable referred to as OS1 had its inception in 2002 and was written around the 2 glasses available at the time, being G652a and G652b. In 2006, OS2 was born. It was written around the premise that the Low Water Peak Wavelengths around […]

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Fibre Cable – let me explain what OM2 means

Fibre Cable – let me explain what OM2 means With current light source technology, OM1 fibre cable has reached its performance limit in testing and in the field. OM1 Fibre Optic Cable has been shown to severely limit a fibre optic link. The introduction of 50-micron fibre offers as much as 10 times the bandwidth […]

Fibre Optic Patch Cables, What to know when selecting

So, what do we need to know when choosing Fibre Optic Patch Cables? Firstly, what we need to have for good optical performance in fibre optic patch cables are three primary characteristics: – low loss – minimal reflectance – high mechanical strength   Fibre optic patch cables will come with loss results and these results […]

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Fibre Patch leads do they need to be bend insensitive?

“Fibre Patch Leads” do they need to be bend-insensitive?  What a great question! Fibre Patch leads are quite sensitive to stress, with tight bends being a particular problem. Once fibre patch leads are overly stressed by bending some of the light is lost, causing high attenuation. Even though the cable coating is designed to prevent as […]

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OTDR Yamasaki XO1 FiberPulse Singlemode

Yamasaki Optical Technology are proud to present the NEW XO1 FiberPulse OTDR! The Yamasaki XO1 FiberPulse Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an essential part of any professional fibre optic tool set. With a 32dB dynamic range for both 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths and an integrated VFI the XO1 FiberPulse allows the user to certify […]

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Fibre Optic Connectivity

Fibre Optic Connectivity Allow For Expansion Cloudonomics, being the economic shift brought by cloud computing has been a hot topic with those who have a vested interest in fibre optic telecommunications. Not only does cloud computing change the playing field for hardware manufactures and internet service providers but it also means drastic shifts in corporate […]

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Telstra Ramps Up Safety Measures For Field Workers

Most fibre installers understand the dangers of involved when working with focused light outside of the visible spectrum. High powered laser’s used in equipment such as media converters, sfp’s and fibre switches pose serious risk of blindness if handled incorrectly; however environmental factors are often over looked. Telstra have recently been reviewing a number of […]

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Fastest Internet Connections in the World

With Australia’s broadband network on its way, it is intriguing to investigate the top countries globally that are considered to have the fastest internet speeds. Akamai Technologies recently released a quarterly report that covered the average peak connection speeds of various countries, from the period January to March of 2013. Video Game nation Known for […]

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