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Networking over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Networking Jun 08, 2025 0 comment

As demand for faster, more reliable data transmission continues to rise, fiber optic networking has become the gold standard for high-speed internet and IP-based control. But deploying fiber requires more than just the cables — a range of electronics are essential to translate, switch, and transmit data across the network. This article explores the electronics […]

Choosing an Outdoor Equipment Enclosure

By Eric Bodley in Cable, Connectivity, Signal Distribution Jun 08, 2025 0 comment

Integrations rarely stay indoors. Outdoor living spaces demand AV and internet, security cameras extend to the edges of properties, automated gates require connectivity, and remote buildings rely on network access. All of these connections drive the need for outdoor equipment enclosures. Future Ready Solutions’ partner Altelix designs and manufactures a wide variety of weatherproof equipment […]

Choosing a Fiber Optic Enclosure

By Eric Bodley in Connectivity, Fiber Jun 07, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic enclosures are a necessary component of any optical-based installation. They protect fiber cables and connections, transition between different cable types, neatly organize incoming and outgoing cables, maintain minimum bend radiuses, provide consolidated points of system maintenance, and allow for future expansion and system scaling. Ultimately, leveraging a fiber enclosure improves signal integrity and […]

HDMI 2.2 & Beyond: What it Means for the AV Industry

By Eric Bodley in Business, HDMI Jun 05, 2025 0 comment

HDMI technology has long been the backbone of high-resolution video and audio transmission in both residential and commercial AV applications. With every new iteration, HDMI has pushed the limits of bandwidth, resolution and performance. However, HDMI 2.2 remains largely speculative at this point. While its exact specifications are yet to be confirmed, we do know that […]

Identifying (and Fixing) Fiber Performance Issues

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber is surprisingly durable. Most cables boast a pull rating exceeding 200lbs and can survive installed bend radiuses smaller than 5mm. Couple this with constructions supporting wide temperature ratings and harsh outdoor weather and it’s no wonder fiber has become the medium of choice for high-speed networking and telecommunications. But what happens when the cable […]

Pulling Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation. The below article explores the best practices and tools commonly used to pull fiber optic cable. The Future Ready Solutions Tools & Test Equipment collection explores these solutions in greater detail. Our News & Insights […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Tools

By Eric Bodley in Tools, Fiber May 08, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic tools are very different than those used for coax, twisted pair and other copper-based cables. Fiber requires a level of precision when stripping, cleaving and preparing optical strands to ensure clean connections and pure light propagation. The below article explores the tools commonly used to integrate and terminate fiber optic cable and connectors. […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Common Cable Constructions

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable May 05, 2025 0 comment

As we’ve explained in previous articles, fiber optic cable comes in a variety of configurations and constructions. We’ve explored the pros, cons and applications for both single mode and multimode fiber, and we’ve discussed the differences between traditional fiber and Cleerline SSF™. However, another key attribute of any fiber optic integration is what cable construction […]

Integrating eARC over Extended Distances

By Eric Bodley in Cable, Connectivity, Signal Distribution, HDMI Apr 18, 2025 0 comment

eARC, or Enhanced Audio Return Channel, is a feature within the latest HDMI 2.1b specification that allows for extremely high-quality audio to be transmitted from a TV to a remote soundbar or AV receiver through the same HDMI cable used for video. In practice, eARC simplifies the distribution of audio-visual content and allows non-TV-built-in speakers […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Single Mode vs. Multimode

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable Apr 14, 2025 0 comment

What’s the difference between single mode and multimode fiber? More importantly, which cable should I use in my installation? These are two of the most common questions we’re asked by integrators when designing a fiber optic installation. In some cases the answer is easy: any cable installed before the modem needs to be single mode. But if you’re running network, security or […]

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