...each other in order to operate properly. Most computers and mice communicate via a method called “stream mode”—as a mouse is being moved, it sends the coordinates of its new position in a constant stream of information. • Burst mode/prompt mode • Ho...

...of providing a much sharper, clearer image than a traditional CRT monitor. • The VGA interface was developed to support traditional CRT monitors. The DVI interface, on the other hand, is designed specifically for digital displays and supports the hi...

...can be altered depending on the level of security you require. If your links are global, make sure international encryption standards are in place. Also, establish and enforce corporate security procedures (such as password protection) to kee...

...can get by with an inexpensive terminal server that has few or no security functions. But if you’re using a terminal server to make network connections across a network that’s also an Internet subnet, you should look for a terminal server that offe...

...to be transmitted properly. Make sure that you use quality, high-speed HDMI® cables—they don’t even have to be expensive ones—or try an HDMI extender. • HDCP is unsupported. Does the display support HDCP? DVI displays usually don’t. • Problem 2: ...

...Configuration and operation processes are divided into logical sections. • Setting up • You can perform many tasks using the GUI’s spreadsheet setup. Wizards walk you step-by-step through the procedure for setting up access groups. And with the...

...ATM are the two main competing philosophies for xDSL. Both are abbreviations, as is usual in the realm of technology. TDM stands for Time Division Multiplexing and is based on the idea to subdivide time (e.g. one second) into many smaller units. • A...

...It defines the specifications for low-level power delivery—roughly 13 watts at 48 VDC—over twisted-pair Ethernet cable to PoE-enabled devices such as IP telephones, wireless access points, Web cameras, and audio speakers. • Recently, the bas...

...all necessary aspects of administering the network. • Consider your environmental challenges • If you now consider this to be a great idea, but you want to save cost by using normal Desktop switches at or in your cable conduit, you should co...

...video and audio with no perceivable delay. • Deep Colour resolutions for enhanced colour depth. • Digital equalisation control on the receiver end. • HDCP for extending from a Blu-ray source. • Multiple features for EDID support. • Multichannel digi...