Network Communications News (NCN) October 2016 | Page 32

ESSENTIAL SELECTION

Every corner
Qualcomm Technologies has collaborated
with Netgear to develop the new Orbi Triband Wi-Fi system by Netgear.
Designed to deliver high speed Wi-Fi in
every corner of the home, the Orbi Tri-band
Wi-Fi system is a mesh Wi-Fi system that
utilises QTI’s tri-radio 802.11ac chipsets, and
the full suite of Wi-Fi Self-Organising Network
(SON) technologies designed to offer
outstanding Wi-Fi performance and simplicity.
The Orbi Tri-band Wi-Fi system was built
via the collaboration between Netgear and
QTI. QTI’s tri-band Wi-Fi chipset utilises three
Wi-Fi radios to create a dedicated wireless
backhaul connection between the Orbi Router
and Orbi Satellites. The system also leverages
QTI’s Wi-Fi SON software to help simplify
the Wi-Fi set up process and to optimise the
network to eliminate congestion, bottlenecks
and dead zones. The combination of QTI
and Netgear technology has resulted in high
performance Wi-Fi in virtually every corner of
the home.
For further information
visit: www.netgear.com

High-Tek
The NaviTek NT Plus and Pro network testers
from Ideal Networks have received a
number of time saving updates to
help technicians carry out network
troubleshooting and maintenance
on both copper and fibre cable even
more efficiently.
Compact and hand held, NaviTek
NT network testers are designed to
help technicians quickly pinpoint and
solve issues and offer fast detection
of link and IP information, as well as
the ability to detect services like ISDN,
POTS and Power over Ethernet.
To make initial testing quicker and
simpler, a test mode selection has been
introduced to the start screen allowing
users to easily choose between autodetect, cable, switch and network, reducing
auto detection time by up to 13 seconds. The discovery time for port identification after plugging
into a network has also been reduced by up to 80 per cent. Now taking a maximum of five
seconds, this has increased productivity significantly particularly during testing.
In addition, the time taken for the NetScan function (which detects number of connected
devices in the network sorted by IP and MAC address) has been significantly reduced, boosting on
site troubleshooting efficiency. NetScan can now be done in under four seconds when using IPv4.
For further information visit: www.idealnetworks.net

Light work
Fluke Networks
FI-500 is a fibre
video inspection
probe with an
integrated
flashlight to
make it easy
for network
installers to
inspect fibres in
today’s crowded fibre
patch panels.
Fluke Networks’ PortBright
feature, coupled with autofocus and
large, high contrast display, make the
FI-500 an essential scope for fibre
technicians operating in dense, low
light environments.
Dirty fibre optic end faces are a major
source of problems in singlemode and
multimode fibre optic systems. The FI-500
lets technicians quickly determine if end
faces are contaminated or damaged, and it
is positioned between simple analog scopes
and high priced, automated video models.
The FI-500 provides illumination to help the
user locate the right fibre or port in dark or crowded panels, plus a rugged liquid
lens technology for fast autofocus. Controls on the probe enable one-handed
operation, including a pause button which freezes the image, making it easier to
inspect difficult-to-reach places or to see when the image just won’t stand still.
For further information visit: www.flukenetworks.com

Health product
R&M has launched a special line for health institutions. The
new outlets and patch cords have antibacterial properties.
Their plastic parts are resistant to germs and bacteria in
compliance with ISO22196. The R&MhealthLine range is
suitable for patient rooms and similar deployment areas
which have an inherent risk of infection.
R&MhealthLine offers a consistent and complete
range for network equipment in environments reserved for
patients and people requiring care. It comprises outlets with
RJ-45 sockets, shielded and unshielded patch cords
for connecting computers, multimedia, communication
and medical devices, as well as shutters and coding
elements from the R&M security system. R&MhealthLine
products are just as easy to install and operate as
standard products. They are compatible with the modular
cabling system R&Mfreenet that covers all areas of
structured building cabling.
For further information visit: www.rdm.com

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