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Troubleshooting copper, fiber and Wi-Fi Ethernet networks can be a challenge when juggling multiple, expensive tools. That’s why we designed the LinkXpert M3 — a copper, fiber and Wi-Fi Ethernet cable and network troubleshooting tool. It’s packed with features in a compact, cost-effective package so you can use it as a first resource.

For today’s data-driven businesses to keep pace with quickly changing bandwidth needs, IT teams often try to continually improve networking infrastructure by adopting hardware with faster data transmission speeds — which can sometimes push or exceed the limits of existing cabling. Upgrading components like wireless access points and network switches, and ripping and replacing cables, are expensive endeavors. Is there a way to prove cable performance of existing cables before you rip and replace? A lot of time and money can be saved by knowing which cables, if any, need to be replaced.

Network expansion projects are often a massive undertaking, typically requiring the installation and testing of a vast and varied assortment of devices and cables. This makes expanding and upgrading your network a complex and costly endeavor — but it doesn’t always have to be. You can upgrade your network and gain substantial improvements with a few easy procedures that aren’t overly-complicated and time-consuming. To help you get started, we’ve compiled six simple tips to upgrade your network capacity.

BERT is a powerful testing method that proves your Ethernet network will perform for your application in its installed environment.

One high-frequency parameter that often fails during acceptance measurements of data links is the so-called return loss (RL). This article will take a closer look at how the measurement of this parameter can go wrong despite the conscientious selection of high-quality components and careful installation of the cables on the distributors and data sockets. Before we go into the individual errors, however, we must first deal with the theory behind this measured value in order to be able to draw conclusions about possible causes of errors.

Measuring with certifiers When setting up copper data networks, some wiring faults can only be detected with high frequency parameters such as near-end crosstalk. This article provides guidance for troubleshooting NEXT faults.

Insertion loss (IL) indicates the attenuation of a signal by one or more components inserted into a signal path. The insertion loss describes the ratio between the injected and transmitted power.

There are many reasons why acceptance measurements on network data links can fail. How to check the condition of your measurement system in order to exclude this potential source of error will be briefly described here.

Re-certification with eXport from Softing IT Networks - Correcting Setting Errors when Calibrating Data Links

For fiber optics, the rule is cleanliness! We give you tips for constant network performance.

Measurement technology for building cabling optimally determines the performance of copper cabling - thus guaranteeing quality and economic sustainability.