The Bandwidth Tester can be used to measure the throughput to another MikroTik router (either wired or wireless) and thereby help to discover network bottlenecks. [...]

MikroTik’s Controlled Access Point system Manager (CAPsMAN) allows centralization of wireless network management and if necessary, data processing. When using the CAPsMAN feature, the network will consist of a number of ‘Controlled Access Points’ (CAP) that provide wireless connectivity and a ‘system Manager’ (CAPsMAN) that manages the configuration of the APs, it also takes care of client authentication and optionally, data forwarding. [...]

The FiberPoE is a low-cost solution for outdoor deployments that require long-distance runs to reach the PoE device. Deployments with the FiberPoE also provide significant EMI and ESD protection over typical PoE installations. [...]

As more and more businesses discover the amazing benefits of combining popular conferencing apps with their phone systems the question isn’t whether you should use chat group/conferencing apps for corporate scenarios but rather which app to use that most people are familiar with and will provide you with the best and most applicable features. [...]

Sonic Telecoms specialise in providing cost-effective, high-speed broadband connectivity solutions for the private sector. They are known for building their own towers which are linked with direct fibre optic connections to provide broadband services to new areas quickly in Cape Town and the rest of the Western Cape area. [...]

We’ve shown how to build a solar sustainable high-site and set up your power supply from a DC source, but in this article we’re going to show you how to set up your devices if you’re using an AC power source. [...]

In a recent report published by Backblaze, an online backup provider, on the reliability of four hard drive brands and the models they use, Seagate proved to be truly reliable brand and beating competitors Toshiba and WDC, and came second only to HGST! [...]

UniFi’s 802.11AC Dual Radio Access Points (APs) offer an affordable, scalable solution for high-density client deployments that require low latency and high uptime performance. All of which can be managed via the UniFi Controller software, allowing you to quickly configure and administer an enterprise Wi-Fi network – with no special training required. [...]

Still using analogue telephone or fax machines? Not a problem, with Grandstream’s UCM 6100 PBX series you can now integrate you analogue phones and fax machines with the latest VoIP PBX system. [...]

Lauded as the premier forum for South Africa’s Internet industry, iWeek brings together South Africa’s major Internet organisations for a series of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions and social events.  [...]

The use of camera surveillance, especially in urban areas, is increasing at a rapid pace; as city population densities grow so does the need for more effective surveillance which in turn means that huge amounts of raw data need to be analysed quickly and effectively.  [...]

The RADWIN 5000 JET offers a superior and future proof solution for point-to-multipoint wireless access and backhaul connectivity. You can now offer your subscriber units guaranteed SLA, and if you’ve already implemented the standard RADWIN 5000 solution you can upgrade to the RADWIN 5000 JET without having to replace your subscriber units! [...]

Do you hate it when you try and call a company and the phone just keeps on ringing, or how about waiting for hours before being helped because line stays busy? Now imagine that’s how your customers feel about your telephony practices. [...]

Looking for a cost-effective way to power your high-site devices but not sure where to begin? Here’s our cheat sheet on how to set up your solar powered high-site! Here’s a list of what you’ll need and how to set up your devices: [...]

Looking for a cost-effective, high-capacity, outdoor small cell backhaul solution that you can roll out quickly and not have to worry about replacing in the next couple of years? [...]

Frustrated with your current IP PBX system because it’s too complicated, it costs you a fortune and extra features mean extra costs which just makes it more expensive and complicated to use? [...]

Have you ever gone on a business trip and discovered that the hotel room you’ve booked only offers Internet access for one device via a single Ethernet port? Or what about when you urgently need to communicate with your colleagues via Skype but the wireless signal is too poor? [...]

Over the past decade, the wireless internet industry has exploded from something that didn’t exist to the primary data transfer methods across the planet. In the rush to supply to the every growing demand for wireless access most WISPs disregarded the cardinal rule of any industry, sustainable growth, and flooded the band licence-exempt bandwidths with excessive levels of noise. [...]

Uniview is constantly pushing the boundaries of surveillance technology and their latest 2MP, 44X optical zoom, Starlight illumination speed dome camera (the IPC6852SR-X44U) with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) is a perfect example of the technological advancements and enhancements that Uniview has to offer. [...]

The traditional means of supplying your PoE devices with 24V or 48V is to use an inverter. The problem with inverters is that they are very complex and inefficient, causing a loss of energy through thermal radiation. [...]