Signal Distribution

How to Extend a Network Port using Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Networking, Signal Distribution, Fiber Sep 01, 2025 0 comment

As projects continually increase in size, so do cable runs. In many applications, twisted pair connections are often remotely located and require extended lengths of cable — security cameras monitor outdoor locations, outbuildings connect to local area networks, remote rooms demand streaming media and gates require network connectivity. Twisted pair cable has a length limitation […]

USB Demystified: What AV Integrators Need to Know About USB

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, Connectivity Aug 07, 2025 0 comment

Since its inception, USB has evolved rapidly, delivering faster speeds and more capabilities with each new version. This progress, however, has created confusion for AV professionals. The version numbers and marketing names have become inconsistent, leading to a situation where not all USB cables and ports behave the same. For systems integrators, this creates a […]

Choosing an Outdoor Equipment Enclosure

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, Connectivity, Cable 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 […]

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 […]

Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a different media format — i.e., copper to fiber and […]

Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking, Security Nov 21, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a […]

PDF Download: Comparing HDMI Extender Technology

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, HDMI Oct 14, 2024 0 comment

What’s the best technology for extending HDMI? DSC, HDBaseT or SDVoE? When should HDMI over fiber extenders be selected over twisted pair extenders? Is it possible to extend control and multiplexed network signals with the HDMI stream? If so, how far? These questions are answered in a new LightSpeed Technologies® Advanced HDMI Extenders brochure from […]

HDMI Extender Technology: DSC, HDBaseT or SDVoE?

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, HDMI Sep 19, 2024 0 comment

Audio-visual extenders used to be simple. Choose a balun based on connector format, connect a twisted pair cable, and signals flow from point A to point B. At least that was the theory…. and it worked fine until HDMI and high-definition video came along. Today, baluns — those ubiquitous black boxes that balanced and transmitted […]

LightSpeed Technologies Introduces Advanced HDMI Extenders

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution Sep 17, 2024 0 comment

LightSpeed Technologies®, a leading brand within the Future Ready Solutions portfolio, has announced three new HDMI over twisted pair extenders that deliver powerful performance at budget-friendly prices. The models join the previously released fiber-based FOX1-KIT. “Integrators are consistently faced with long HDMI runs and tight cable paths,” explained Eric Bodley, President of Future Ready Solutions. […]

AVPro Edge Introduces MXnet AV Over IP System

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution Jan 22, 2021 0 comment

MX NET: AV OVER IP FROM AVPRO EDGE FOR THE HOME To See the AVPro Edge MXnet products CLICK HERE AV over IP gives integrators the ability to route audio-video signals through a network switch allowing users to display, repeat, or switch a signal through commands to the network switch. You can now set up […]

AVPro Edge Tech Support Tips & Tricks

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution Jun 26, 2020 0 comment

Tech Support Tips & Tricks General Recommendations CAT6a and standard RJ45 connectors are strongly recommended (shielded if possible). Anything lower than CAT6a and improper terminations can cause video sync issues, video dropouts, and can limit how far the signal can do. Unshielded CAT may experience interference and may cause there to be no link on […]

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