Industry Tidbits

	Attack of the jacks. What Insert is right for you? ICC's EZ jack is a proprietary design unlike your traditional keystone design and punch down layout. ICC's HD (High Density) style insert is the same form factor as your traditional keystone insert and fits in most of your traditional faceplates (Leviton, AllenTel, etc. and vice versa), biscuit jacks (surface mount boxes), etc. For those who prefer the keystone type of insert then stick with ICC's HD Jack, but for those looking for more room and simplicity to punch down, then go with their popular EZ insert model (short for easy installation). There is no difference in cost between the two types of inserts. There are supporting peripherals for both types of inserts to accommodate either style (patch panels, biscuit jacks, etc.).
	Category 6a! Category 6 Augmented cable will support up to 500MHz frequencies and up to 10gigabit throughput. Due to alien cross talk the max run limitations are set initially at 100 meters (approx 300 ft.). Rumor has it that there is a Cat 7 on its way with support up to 600 MHz.
	600mW vs. 802.11N EnGenius Technologies, maker of Service-Carrier class wireless data products brings to market their new higher output 600mW devices for those needing more range on a 10/100 network. Those already benefiting from EnGenius' "Extreme Range" products, but need more bandwidth should consider their 802.11N line of network devices. From routers, to Mini PCI, to their USB devices (for windows and Mac!), they'll get you up to 12x faster transfer speeds and up to 4x farther range.
	EnGenius Technologies, makers of the successful DuraFon wireless telephone products, enters the VoIP Race! EnGenius Technologies brings to market a line of SMB and Enterprise level VoIP switches, WIFI handsets, and a full line of WLAN products to compliment the whole solution. See manufacture's site for additional info: http://engeniustech.com/voip/products/