The new WireXpert 500 certifier, which offers the same powerful features as Softing’s flagship WireXpert 4500, targets copper cabling up to Cat 6A standards. Softing Inc., an industry leader in ...

Ideal Industries, Inc., Sycamore, Ill., recently announced a trade-up program that offers data communications customers a way to trade in their used 5/5e/6 testers for a rebate of as much as $1,000 to ...

As convergence to digital IP systems continues, IDEAL Networks is helping installers certify cabling that has Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTL) thanks to a new software update for its LanTEK III ...

Recent research by IDEAL Networks showed that many data cable installers are sharing certifiers between their workforce in an attempt to reduce costs. Here’s why sharing data cable testers doesn’t ...

The Lantek 6A is a cable certifier designed specifically to test Cat. 6a and ISO Class Ea (augmented) UTP and STP cabling, expected to be ratified by the Telecommunications Industry Association and ...

Softing Inc. has expanded its cable and network testing product portfolio with the release of its LinkXpert cable testers. These devices include the LinkXpert TP (Twisted Pair) model for copper wires, ...

We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many more ways ...