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Project: Indoor Fiber Optic Wiring

– Good Morning, Bryan; I am working on an indoor fiber optic wiring project for a large university interconnecting several buildings. Can you help me?
Good morning, of course, explain to me what you need to do.

– I need to connect 2 buildings with underground fiber; the idea is to provide internet connection and high-demand internal services; let me attach the diagram with the distances:
Excellent; I’m going to recommend our IC-RISER-A2-12C fiber. This model has 12 single-mode threads, more than enough for your needs and with room for future growth. Remember that you should never leave the infrastructures at a capacity limit.

– Perfect, Bryan; we will run the fiber through the main SITE located in building “A” which is the library. From there, I will send the 2 connections to buildings B and C. Remember, this is an educational institution, and the highest quality and security standards are required.
Don’t worry; our fiber optic cable complies with OFNR Riser/LSZH jacket and has a maximum tension of 600 N.

– What does that mean? Can you explain it to me?
Of course, it means: The fiber optic cable jacket complies with flammability rating UL 1666 (OFNR) or NFPA 262 (OFNP), low smoke, and zero halogens (LSZH). This standard is required in educational institutions, government, and other applications.

On the other hand, let me send you some interconnection accessories that you will need, such as the 8 or 16-port FTB-523-SCA / FTB-522-SCA terminal boxes and the FASC connectors.

https://www.epcom.net/product/IC-RISER-A2-12C-LINKEDPRO-BY-FIBERHOME-189865.html

– Thank you, Bryan; send me the quote, please.
Certainly, you will receive your quote shortly in your email, have a great day.

FTB-523-SCA / FASC / FTB-522-SCA.

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Powering up PoE devices with the POE-E304 by Planet

– Hello Carlos, I have an impossible mission!!!
Hello, impossible is my middle name… 😎 what is the mission?

– I have a UTP cable with PoE 802.3xx, but I only have a service drop and I need to connect 3 devices in that same cable. The devices support PoE, and I can’t use another PoE cable; the installation does not allow it, nor does the client, because it is a pole, and the wiring goes underground.
Very well, can you tell me what type of PoE supplies your cable?

– Carlos, I just confirmed that we are using a cable PoE 802.3bt at 60 watts; it is from a PoE extender that I purchased from my sales rep; it is a POE-173 by Planet; it previously only supplied an IP camera.
Understood. What are you connecting?

– The client wants some IDIS  DC-T4811WRX-A cameras!
Perfect, I have the solution: here, we are going to use the POE-E304, which is a switch extender by Planet, WHY AM I RECOMMENDING IT: THE POE-304 CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH PoE 802.3at/bt and(or) TRANSFORMER, I attached the diagram of how to connect your Mission Impossible.

– Excellent, Carlos Cruise 😎, send me the quote, and add 5 POE-E304, 12 more cameras, 1 IDIS NVR of 16 channels with 16TB, and 5 UTP cable boxes PRO-CAT-6-GELX.
Perfect, I will send it to your email.

“PoE input to supply power to the switch extender (POE-E304)”
“Table in watts of standards PoE 802.3 af / at / bt”
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Characteristics of IEEE 802.11xx and Wi-Fi Alliance

From the start of Wi-Fi, it has always been somewhat complicated. Remembering if it is 802.11ac or 802.11/b/g/n etc. So now it is easier to identify this technology; here is how we determine it:

IEEE802.11ax = Wi-Fi 6 up to 10Gbps 
IEEE802.11ac = Wi-Fi 5 up to 7Gbps 
IEEE802.11b/g/n  = Wi-Fi 4 up to 1Gbps

The Wi-Fi timeline

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Faster Wi-Fi, comparison (Cisco Meraki, Ruckus, Aruba)

“The fastest and highest capacity Wi-Fi AccessPoint we’ve ever tested.”

  • Tolly Reports, an independent laboratory most important in the industry

The Wi-Fi 6 series by RUIJIE delivers the maximum performance (up to 300 concurrent users doing video streaming), designed by TOLLY Enterprises as the best AP in the industry.

Performance comparison vs. Ruckus / Huawei:

CLOUD Management without Cost, CLI 95% Compatible CISCO

The RUIJIE switches (Low comparison vs. CISCO, Aruba) and APs WIFI6 include cloud management without cost.

CLI 95% compatible with CISCO commands

Share the comparison with the Cloud Management of other brands (Meraki, Ruckus, Aruba)

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Where is the telecommunications and connectivity industry heading?

Hello, this is a resume that explains where unified telecommunications are heading and how communication is achieved:

There is no way to sustain the growth, availability, and unification of technological development that is used nowadays without the proper technology. What do I mean by this?

Audio, video, streaming, gaming, 2K, 4K, chat platforms, emails, telephony, social networking, IoT, AI, Deep Learning:

  • Every day that passes by, we use more of these resources
  • Every day that passes by, more users use these resources
  • Every day new algorithms and platforms that are more sophisticated and demand more resources are introduced

The question is, how can we manage all this without collapsing the network?

What is behind this door that interconnects all of this?

Easy, these are the brands we carry:

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E-Series, the new product line of video surveillance by epcom

In light of accelerated growth in video surveillance systems, epcom introduces to its portfolio a new product line, the E-Series, a line of cameras analog, IP, NVRs, and DVRs that deliver from 2MP up to 8MP (4k) with night vision and some models feature 24/7 color image. Besides including versions with high protection grade IP67 metallic and WDR associated with white and color balancing for conditions of complicated illumination, delivering a clear, high-quality image.

The new E-Series product line is ideal for small or medium installations. It adapts perfectly to homes and retail stores.

The recorders feature H265 and H265+ compression systems, which can drastically reduce the storage consumption and bandwidth, and features an HDMI and VGA output, as the connection for P2P for accessible and user-friendly remote monitoring, from 4 up to 16 channels.

One of the most relevant points in this new line of video surveillance is that all devices feature certified NDAA and a five-year warranty.

The management of the video surveillance system is carried out through the software for PC and mobile; Among the most critical functions are:

  • Reproduction: synchronous/asynchronous reproduction, smart search, recording search by time/event.
  • Recording: Local recording, programmed recording, recording download.
  • Efficient management of devices: Automatic detection of the equipment on the line or search for a specific segment in the network.
  • Live view: Custom layout, split-screen, auxiliary screens, corridor or carousel mode, audio.
  • Remote monitoring: The SuperCam Plus app allows you to monitor your video surveillance system from anywhere.

To learn more about E – Series, you can visit our web portal or contact us.

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The Dangers of Lock Picking

The Youtuber LockPickingLawyer, with more than 50 Million monthly views, has become a sensation with short tutorials where he explains how to open practically any lock.

He has videos that show examples such as high-security locks, vehicle locks, and even professional locks like Mul-T-Lock.

His videos show us how vulnerable any mechanical system is and how easy it is to get tools to abuse any mechanism.

But that’s not all, it also demonstrates basic vulnerabilities in electronic access control systems where there is no controller present or it is a low-level terminal:

He is very good at explaining, and one can spend several hours watching videos without stopping.

All the videos follow the same format: Talk about the lock model or manufacturer, “Picking,” and then disassemble the equipment to understand how it is inside.

In the end, we conclude:

  • If access to an area depends on a mechanical lock, however secure it may be, it is possible to violate it by following a video on Youtube.
  • Our Access Leader always mentions: “What is exposed will always be vulnerable.”

How to avoid lockpicking? How does a Professional Access Control System Works?

Professional access control uses an access controller to activate/deactivate the lock; the reader/biometric is not directly connected to the lock.

In this example, a card reader sends the information to a controller and opens the door:

A controller or group of controllers can manage several doors in different locations or cities.

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What is a Mesh Network?

Simple is a group of network nodes that help expand the wireless connection with Access Point devices with “Mesh” technology.

  • What is its application?

Imagine walking in a corridor or lobby of a hotel, having access to the Wi-Fi network when you check-in, and going to your room or “lodge,” and the distance is significant, about 150 or 250 meters, between walls, doors, etc.

Mesh networks operate with AP’s strategically placed in areas where they communicate to keep sending Wi-Fi without re-connecting to a network each time. “This is a transparent mode for the user of the Wi-Fi network.”

The application can be infinite, homes, hotels, open areas, businesses, hospitals, etc.

With GRANDSTREAM, we have these AP’s Wi-Fi 5 and 6, with Mesh functionality.

GWN-7630, GWN-7605, GWN-7615, GWN7605LR, GWN7630LR, GWN-7602, GWN7660

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Let’s continue talking about twisted pair cables

For twisted-pair cables, we have the following categories shown below.

It is essential to know the correct category. Generally, the most used type is CAT5e for its great price and features, for example:

PRO-CAT5-EXT-LITEW
PRO-CAT-5-EXT-V2
PRO-CAT-5E-GELX-250FT
PRO-CAT-5E
PRO-CAT-5E-GELX
PRO-CAT-5E-W
EP-CAT-5E-V2
EP-CAT-5E-V2/W

The CAT6 and CAT6A category can be more expensive, but it has their benefits, mainly high data speeds of about 40 Gbps in short distances, maximum of 50 meters to the CAT6A.

PRO-CAT-6-EXT-LITEW
PRO-CAT-6-EXT-V2
PRO-CAT-6-PLUS
PRO-CAT-6-EXT-LITE
PRO-CAT-6B
PRO-CAT-6-GELX
PRO-CAT-6-EXT

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Guide to Twisted Pair Cables

epcom has an extensive catalog. We will be talking about them in future internal content materials, but these are the 3 main basics:

UTP cable consists of 4 twisted pairs, with PVC cover, for applications such as Analog CCTV, Data network, IP telephony, IP CCTV, etc.

  • The cable can be 100% copper “CU” or aluminum alloy “CCA.”
  • 100 Ohms
  • 24 AWG

EP-CAT-5E-V2
EP-CAT-5E-V2/W
EP-CAT-5E-V2B
PRO-CAT-5E
PRO-CAT-6-EXT-LITEW
PRO-CAT5-EXT-LITEW

FTP cable consists of 4 twisted pairs, PVC cover, for applications such as Analog CCTV, Data networks, IP telephony, IP CCTV, etc. “NOTE: the cable can place it near electromagnetic fields like those caused by generators thanks to its shielding.”

  • “Shielded” cover protects the 4 twisted pairs
  • aluminized polyester protects against electromagnetic interference
  • 120 Ohms
  • 24 AWG

STP and S/FTP cable consists of 4 twisted pairs, PVC cover, exclusive for high demand environments and high electromagnetic radiation disturbance.

  • “Shielded” aluminum or copper mesh and polyester protect the 4 twisted pairs
  • “Shielded” aluminized polyester cover protects each twisted pair
  • Prevents electromagnetic interference
  • Grounding copper cable
  • 150 Ohms
  • 24 AWG

9T7L4-E10
PSL7004BU-CED
PSL7004WH-CED
PSL7004GR-CED