Back To The Basics: Communication Devices by Deb Jensen
Since today's communication technology can be confusing for many people, Genesis Global, Inc. wants to go back to the basics and take a brief look at the various types of communication channels available. This article addresses eight basic factors which affect data transmission: "transmission... Multipoint: “A multipoint line is a single line that connects several communications devices to one computer.” For instance, one line of coaxial cable can transmit data to three or more routers. ... For example, twisted-pair telephone wires, coaxial cables, and fiber-optic cables are channels that...

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... Connecting IP video cameras to a mesh network is simply a matter of attaching the camera to a mesh node with an Ethernet cable. ... This is actually no different than plugging the camera into a conventional, wired network, except that in this case, the mesh node eliminates the need to run a lengthy...

Power Surges - Disaster Caused And How To Avoid It by Dicky Satrio Sudiro
Power surge are one of the most feared incident on electronic devices. Same as computer, they are really susceptible to power surges. Even though surges usually last only milliseconds (and are somewhat filtered by the transformer in the power supply), that high voltage can exceed the withstand... Also unplug phone lines and another line like coaxial cables that are being used for cable TV and broadband connection, since they are susceptible to lighting strike. ... Even a good UPS cannot tolerate extreme power of lighting.

Blue-Ray Is Here - So Is the Sony VAIO AR190G by John Gibb
As years pass, technology progresses. As technology progresses, new data storing methods are invented every day. Compact discs where a great achievement, but nobody seems to care about that nowadays; With DVD’s we can achieve storing a lot more than 10 times the data of a compact disc in exactly... Regarding connectivity, the AR90G is equipped with FireWire and S-Video ports as well as Memory card slots and a coaxial cable. ... This brutal little chip, along with a 17” widescreen (1290x1200, XBrite + HiColor technology) will definitely give you a shocking experience while watching...

Security Camera System - Buyers Guide by Robert Moskal
Although the application of CCTV security have not changed very much over the past years, the tools and equipment have significantly. Cameras became smaller, cheaper and better, but the major breakthrough happened in recording equipment. Therefore many customers shopping for complete CCTV... In short runs plug and play non-coaxial cables with factory installed BNC connectors may be used (up to 150 ft.). ... Coaxial cables will require BNC connectors and proper installation possibly done by experienced technician.

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... Thin coax looks like the copper coaxial cabling that's often used to connect a VCR to a TV set. ... A break anywhere in the cable will usually cause the entire segment to be inoperable until the break is repaired.

How IP-based Video Surveillance Works -- Way Beyond Analog by Lucy P. Roberts
When you’re shopping around for an IP-based video surveillance system, you will need to be particularly cautious about what exactly you’re looking at and what the individual terms mean. How IP-based video surveillance works is open to interpretation as far as some video surveillance and security... True IP-based digital surveillance uses CCD cameras that use signal processing that send packetized video streams over the LAN through a Cat 5 cable rather than a coax cable network, utilizing greater bandwidth and standard TCP/IP communication.

Selecting a Portable DVD Player by Jason Flowers
Selecting a Portable DVD Player If you want to watch a movie while travelling by road, or while undertaking air travel, or if you want to keep your children occupied with a movie for the duration of a long drive, bring your portable DVD player along! ... Quality Audio Outputs The choice of audio outputs boils down to any optical and coaxial cable type connections that are offered by your chosen player. ... Check to see that your player’s battery is equipped to run an entire movie! ... If you intend to use the DVD player in your car, remember to get the battery charger that is...

All About DVD Part 4: DVD-Audio and SACD by Artem Chlegov
New sound formats: DVD-Audio and SACD When Audio-CD format emerged, most music producers and music lovers were absolutely sure that Audio CD provides the best quality sound possible and nothing else will ever be required. However, some audiophiles instantly refused to accept new Audio CD and... All outgoing information is encrypted and because of this it only will be possible to connect the cable to an amplifier or receiver that supports encryption. ... Coaxial and optics outputs are not supported at all.