...the benefits of KVM switching technology • KVMoIP products combine the advantages of remote access software with the benefits of KVM switching technology. Like most KVM switches, KVMoIP products don’t require any software to be loaded on the hos...

...through networking switches to get extra-long distances, beyond the specified cabling distances of 100 meters per the Ethernet standard. • Because IP-based extenders are based on standardized Ethernet protocols, you can even use media converter...

...and 100BASE-FX! • Switch between different wiring systems without adding to your overall network repeater count. • Convert to fibre and run cables across an extra-long distance-up to 50 kilometres or more! • Have an Ethernet switch with RJ-45 ...

...An extender or a switch in between? • But what happens if there is an extender or a switch in between? A lot of them do not support DDC at all or only with certain limitations. This may cause PCs not to boot up at all or show no video. Someti...

...a special port on a switch or other network device to convert the port to a copper or fiber interface. These compact transceivers replace the older, bulkier GBIC interface. Although these devices are available in copper, their most common use is...

...With the development of switched Ethernet and faster variants of Ethernet, the token ring networks have since declined in usage and the standards activity has since come to a standstill as 100Mbps switched Ethernet has dominated the LAN/layer 2 netw...

...cross-point or fabric-switched topology uses 24-bit addressing to connect up to 2 (to the 24th) devices in a cross-point switched configuration. This enables many devices to communicate at the same time and does not require shared media. • Fibre C...

...patch panels, hubs, switches, or routers), you need to direct the bundles overhead, vertically, and horizontally. • Ladder Rack • A popular choice for overhead cable routing is a ladder rack. Ladder racks come in many varieties. They can run alo...

...found on most types of network equipment, including NICs, switches, routers, and media converters. Because these devices are totally backwards compatible with other Ethernet devices, all you need to do to reap energy savings is to swap out devices.

...media including Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), wireless, and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). • Remote access enables remote users to dial into your LAN over the phone by using either land lines ...