Category: Ethernet

I thought I had seen it all, but modern technology has even found a way to visualize phones. Soft-phones (or software phones) are a handy solution that should be kept in your technology toolbelt. If you are not already taking advantage of this technology, you are missing out on some ... Read More
March 28, 2021Tommi
Many small companies use a 10/100 ethernet installation, which is fine if you intend to stay small. A company with an eye towards growth, however, will soon find itself hampered by this slower speed and will be looking to upgrade to a gigabit Ethernet installation. What’s a 10/100? The old 10/100 ethernet began life as simply 10. It ... Read More
July 17, 2018Tommi
In this post, we continue our foundation series for successful implementation of Business VoIP. We will review Ethernet (Metro Ethernet, Ethernet over Copper) internet services provided by competitive phone companies. We will also review internet speed and reliability with a focus on implementing an IP Phone system. Ethernet – (Metro E) is a high-speed internet service which is delivered to a ... Read More
June 11, 2018Tommi
In “ Suggestions for Increasing Internet Speeds at Work – Part I,” we examined how to run speed tests to measure your average Internet speed and how to calculate your actual transfer speed. In Part II, we examine steps you can take to increase Internet speed on a Wi-Fi network, securing your network, DSL filters, ... Read More
April 24, 2018Tommi
In this part of our learning series, we are going to tackle the Ethernet.   Ethernet is a network standard that is used to connect a number of computer systems to form a local area network (LAN). However, this local area network is controlled by using different protocols that send information to the ... Read More
December 7, 2017Tommi
Many small companies use a 10/100 ethernet installation, which is fine if you intend to stay small. A company with an eye towards growth, however, will soon find itself hampered by this slower speed and will be looking to upgrade to a gigabit Ethernet installation. What’s a 10/100? The old 10/100 ethernet ... Read More
December 13, 2016Tommi
In “ Increasing Internet Speed at Work – Part I,” we examined how to run speed tests to measure your average Internet speed and how to calculate your actual transfer speed. In Part II, we examine steps you can take to increase Internet speed on a Wi-Fi network, securing your ... Read More
October 1, 2016Tommi
In this part of our learning series, we are going to tackle the Ethernet.   Ethernet is a network standard that is used to connect a number of computer systems to form a local area network (LAN). However, this local area network is controlled by using different protocols that send information to ... Read More
July 25, 2016Tommi
As the new year approaches, business growth is probably on your mind, especially if you rely on the Internet for important business transactions. If you've never heard of an ethernet installation, you could be missing out on the very piece of technology that accommodates your expected growth in the coming ... Read More
January 9, 2015Tommi
Ethernet technology represents the earliest and most basic technique for building a LAN (Local Area Network) in a small office or residence. The basic principle of Ethernet installation is a wired connection between a NIC (network interface controller, sometimes called a LAN adapter) connected to each computer or peripheral device (like a hard ... Read More
December 16, 2014Tommi
Many small companies use a 10/100 ethernet installation, which is fine if you intend to stay small. A company with an eye towards growth, however, will soon find itself hampered by this slower speed and will be looking to upgrade to a gigabit Ethernet installation. What's a 10/100? The old 10/100 ethernet ... Read More
November 17, 2014Tommi
In “ Increasing Internet Speed at Work – Part I,” we examined how to run speed tests to measure your average Internet speed and how to calculate your actual transfer speed. In Part II, we examine steps you can take to increase Internet speed on a Wi-Fi network, securing your ... Read More
March 11, 2014Tommi
In our learning series we are going to tackle, What is Ethernet?   Ethernet is a network standard that is used to connect a number of computer systems to form a local area network (LAN). However, this local area network is controlled by using different protocols that send information to the ... Read More
July 22, 2013Tommi