It might sound cheesy to abuse a famous line from Lord of the Rings to describe a product, but the iconic phrase perfectly highlights the amazing power of Grandstream’s latest IP PBX series, the UCM6200. Not sure what we mean?  [...]

More and more people are discovering the incredible benefits of making use of fibre (whether for their business or personal use) but do most of them understand that fibre isn’t a replacement for wireless; that the two go hand in hand? If you’re fortunate to live or work in an area with fibre, you’ve probably already discovered the major impact that fibre has on the stability of your Wi-Fi network. [...]

If you’re looking for a no-fuss, simple to use and cost-effective IP phone with basic VoIP and conferencing features for either your home or small to medium business, then look no further! The GXP1615 delivers a user-friendly VoIP calling experience in a very easy-to-use IP phone. [...]

The first application-specific WISP control point with fiberProtect, the EdgePoint™ offers an innovative combination of robust switching and routing performance, fiber backhaul capability, and the convenience of passive PoE support. [...]

Crisp footage quality night and day: Not only does this dome camera use 3D Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), Smart IR with an effective distance of up to 30m, but it also comes with a 120dB WDR function that ensures clear image quality with rich details in sharp contrast lighting (preventing dark or overexposed images) and day/night functionality. [...]

Turn your conference room into a global online meeting that can be attended from anywhere around the world. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or on the other side of the globe, Grandstream’s IPVideoTalk ensures you never miss a meeting. [...]

A while back we did an article on 3×3 MIMO and how it can dramatically reduce noice interference and increase throughput quality, and although we mention MikroTik’s NetMETAL 5 3×3 MIMO solution we didn’t quite give it the attention it deserved. In this article, we’ll do a recap of how MIMO works and how the NetMETAL 5 3×3 MIMO will change the way you connect! [...]

With a legacy that spans over 20 years, Securex continues to be the largest security and fire prevention show in Africa; providing key industry players such as MiRO an opportunity to demonstrate the possibilities that their wireless IP convergence solutions have to offer. [...]

In our previous blog post, Part 2 of 5: Introduction to Networking, we discussed assigning IP addresses to hosts using the different Classes of Network Addresses, such as Class A, B and C. Another important factor in networking is using subnetting, where to use it and how it works. [...]

Over the past five weeks, we have been looking at the Top 10 RouterOS configuration mistakes observed in more than 10 years of MikroTik Consultant, Andis Arins’ RouterOS experience. We close off our list with the mistakes ranked 2 & 1: [...]

Do you feel like you constantly have to divide your attention between your PC and desk phone? With Grandstream’s easy to use CTI application-Grandstream Affinity, you can now improve work productivity by conveniently managing all your calls from your PC. [...]

A network bridge is a computer networking device that creates a single aggregate network from multiple communication networks or network segments. This function is called network bridging.  In the OSI model, bridging is performed in the first two layers, below the network layer (layer 3). [...]

In our previous blog post, Part 1 of 5: Introduction to Networking, we touched base on the physical components that make up a network as well as the basic of the 7 layers of the OSI model. One of the most important topics in networking in TCP/IP is IP addressing.  [...]

Grandstream’s award-winning voice and video conferencing solutions offer powerful video features in an easy-to-install, easy-to-use device. Their video conferencing solutions allow businesses to easily and affordably implement video conferencing while offering great endpoints for the expansion of a current system. [...]

Last week we explained the different types of Optical Networks along with GPON and EPON. This week we’ll cover the basic components you’ll need to build your own EPON Network!  [...]

This setup allows you to hide (masquerade) your private IP address from a public network. This means, that in your private network you can have whatever private IP you want which is then in turn translated to the public network IP given to you by your network provider. [...]

RADWIN recently announced how their RADWIN JET Beamforming Wireless PtMP solutions were deployed by leading mining companies in Australia and Chile to deliver ultra-capacity connectivity in open-pit mines. [...]

The HT802 from Grandstream is a 2 port analogue telephone adapter (ATA) that allows users to create a high-quality, scalable and manageable IP telephony solutions whether it’s for the home or office use. With the HT802 you can convert 2 analogue devices (telephone, fax) to SIP devices for VoIP. [...]

Last week we gave you a crash course in what Fibre Optics is and how it works. This week we’ll explain the different types of Optical Networks along with GPON and EPON.  [...]

Following on its successful appearance at AfricaCom in 2015, MiRO will once again showcase its extensive range of wireless technologies, passive fibre and VoIP products between 15 and 17 November 2016 in Cape Town. [...]