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TRENDnet Adds to Front Access Network Switches

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TRENDnet announces a pair of Gigabit PoE wall-mounted front access industrial switches-- the TI-PG102F and TI-PG62F, both designed for smaller installation spaces unable to fit traditional rackmount or DIN-rail network switches.

Trendnet switch

The TI-PG102F is a 10-port model, while the TI-PG62F is 6-port. The two feature a hardened IP30-rated metal housing and are resistant to high degrees of vibration and shock. They are also rated to operate in high heat and extreme lows, specifically in temperatures ranging from -40° to 75°C. As such, they are ideal for rugged environments such as automation networks, IP surveillance systems and IoT applications.

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Vaddio Ships AV Bridge 2x1

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Vaddio announces the AV Bridge 2x1, a solution the company says make it easy to record and stream high-definition video and Dante audio networking with two HDMI inputs and multiple outputs.

Vaddio AV Bridge

With two HDMI inputs, customers can connect either two cameras or a camera and a computer, easily switch sources and set side-by-side or picture-in-picture for seamless live presentations, lectures and video calls. Meanwhile 1080p USB 3.0, HDMI and IP streaming outputs allow one to simultaneously capture their computer, enlarge the source with an in-room display or stream to online platforms such as Zoom, Webex, YouTube and Facebook Live without need for special software or drivers.

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CEDIA Looks into HDBaseT

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CEDIA tackles a cable considered the global standard for transmitting UHD video and audio in "HDBaseT for 4K & 8K Video," white paper aligning with the CEDIA mission to serve as the primary source for installation standards and guidelines.

HDBaseT diagram

"We examine the topic of HDBaseT to provide more clarity for integrators on a highly complex technology that is seeing increased adoption and a growing slate of use scenarios," the organisation says. "HDBaseT has been on the market for over a decade and systems are emerging every day that deliver better sound and picture, demanding this top-level pipeline. The goal of the white paper is to foster a broader perspective of the technology's full scope of application, so members can be prepared for what's next."

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Access Networks Intros Wifi 6 Certified WAP

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Access Networks announces the A750-- a Wifi 6 certified wireless access point the company says bridges the performance gap from "gigabit" to "multi-gigabit" wifi to support customer demand for better and faster networking.

A750 Access Point

The A750 handles up to 1024 client connections with increased capacity and improved coverage. Such capability is useful in ultra-dense environments, where the proximity of many individual wifi networks often impedes performance. In addition, the A750 connects more devices simultaneously with built-in eight spatial streams (4x4:4 in GHz and 2.4GHz), MU-MIMO, OFDMA technology and over 4000 unique antenna patterns.

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Legrand Enclosures for Low-Voltage Systems

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Legrand announces On-Q enhanced plastic wiring media enclosures for wired and wireless low-voltage systems. The plastic enclosures feature a reversible hinged door with toolless installation, free integrated trim ring and added structural rigidity.

Network enclosure

Besides the trim ring for concealing imperfections in drywall, the On-q enclosures have a unique hinge design the company says allows the door to snap quickly into and out of the trim ring for faster installation without tools. The hinge is also reversible, meaning it can swing left or right within a 180-degree range to maximise installation space.

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SnapAV Intros Pakedge WA-4200 Wave 2 Indoor Access Point

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SnapAV announces an addition to the Pakedge WA seriies-- the WA-4200 4x4 Wave 2 indoor access point, featuring 802.11ac Wave 2 and beamforming technology for performance in large, high-density residential and commercial projects.

Pakedge WA-4200

The WA-4200 delivers high performance for 4L and high-definition streaming applications and many high-speed devices simultaneously through a 4x4 MU-MIMO antenna design able to deliver a maximum data rate of 2400 Mbps. With two gigabit LAN ports and Link Aggregation, the WA-4200 maximises throughput when using a standard managed gigabit switch to improve wireless performance without need to upgrade network switches.

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Netgear M4300 Switches Get Crestron Certification

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The Netgear M4300 series switches receiver official Crestron certification for DM NVX AV-over-IP solutions, meaning the switches work out of the box with Crestron DM NVX encoders and decoders.

Netgear M4300

According to the company, most other network switches on the Crestron Certified list require a configuration file to function properly. This is not the case with the M4300 switches, since they ship preconfigured and require no further setup to work with Crestron hardware.

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