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Thread IoT Wireless Protocol: Best Antenna Options
Antennas for Thread IoT Wireless Protocol
In the realm of wireless communication, an
antenna is a central
component, responsible for sending and receiving electromagnetic waves. With
the a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 12th Sep 2023
Supply Chain Management with IoT: Applications and Wireless Technologies
IoT in Supply Chain Management: Revolutionizing Logistics Through Connectivity
The Internet of Things (IoT) has swiftly emerged as a transformative force in multiple industries, and
the supply
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Posted by George Hardesty on 12th Sep 2023
MHF4 Cables with 0.81 Coax: Attenuation Characteristics
1. Frequency-Dependent Attenuation
Higher Frequency, Higher Attenuation: 0.81 coaxial cables, when used in MHF4 assemblies, tend to have an increase in attenuation
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Posted by George Hardesty on 10th Sep 2023
SAW filters for GPS Antennas - Surface Acoustic Wave
SAW Filters for GPS Antennas:
SAW filters are a key addition to the radio frequency front end of GPS devices and help
ensure that while receivers are sensitive they can retain specificity by separa
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Posted by George Hardesty on 7th Sep 2023
Point to Multi-Point Wireless Links
WiFi Bridges: Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Links
WIFi Bridges
are used for
point-to-point links
and point to multipoint links.
Long-distance point to point links: Ub
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Posted by George Hardesty on 5th Sep 2023
Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing
Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing
Embedded o-rings vs. "loose" (donut shape) o-rings
SMA-female | RP-SMA-female | Type N-female | RP-TNC female
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Posted by George Hardesty on 17th Aug 2023
​UHF RFID Industrial Tags: Key Types
UHF RFID Tags:
UHF RFID industrial tags include high temperature resistant tags, anti-acid and alkali tags, and miniature metal tags.
For industrial M2M & IoT solutions such as:
Invento
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Posted by George Hardesty on 17th Aug 2023
Antenna Polarization: Vertical, Linear: Key Factor in Selection of an Antenna
Antenna Polarization:
Polarity is a key electrical characteristic to be considered when selecting an antenna. Like-matched antennas in an RF set-up will have optimal power or signal transfer in poin
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Posted by George Hardesty on 16th Aug 2023
Comparison of LMR-100, LMR-200 and LMR-400 Coax for Antenna Cables
Signal Loss, Specifications and Composition of LMR-100, LMR-200 and LMR-400 Compared
Attenuation is Loss of Signal in the CableDouble shielding benefits: LMR-100, LMR-200 and LMR-400
If yo
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Posted by George Hardesty on 9th Aug 2023
Is Senet Network the Replacement for the Nova Labs - Helium Network?
With Helium Network's fall from grace (rebranded as Nova Labs), a question
arises:Is the Senet Network positioning itself as a replacement for Nova Labs?Senet: The Leading LoRaWAN Network
Se
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Posted by George Hardesty on 5th Aug 2023
If Antenna frequency band exceeds needed range: Use Filter on system board to reduce excess band
Antenna Frequency Exceeds Range:
Example: You need only 860-960 MHz GSM band but the antenna covers 800-960MHz: One customer told us that using an antenna that includes 824-960 band allows too m
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Posted by George Hardesty on 30th Jul 2023
U.FL Cables Coax Types Compared: 1.13mm, 1.32mm, 1.37mm, RG174, RG178
U.FL Cable Coax Comparison
1.13mm coaxial cable is the most commonly-used coax for
U.FL cables -
especially short cables. 1.13 is the only coax that can be used with
MHF4 cables.
Whe
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Posted by George Hardesty on 28th Jul 2023
Maximum Input Power Rating of Antennas
Antenna Maximum Input Power Rating:
Maximum Input Power is defined as: The maximum amount of power (voltage given in Watts) that is able to be transmitted to a single antenna without damage to the a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Jul 2023
45-degree Slant Antenna Polarization Overcomes Interference and Issue w/ Dual-Polarization
45-degree Slant Antenna Polarization:
Signals received at base station
antennas are typically elliptically polarized in a way more like vertical polarization than horizontal polarization. T
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Posted by George Hardesty on 14th Jul 2023
Waterproofing and Weatherproofing: Protecting Outdoor Electronics From the Elements
Waterproofing and Weatherproofing:
People bring electronic devices
outdoors
very often, from mobile phones to cameras to sound systems. For many, doing
so is necessary. Some might no
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Posted by George Hardesty on 1st Jul 2023
Antenna Radiation Patterns: H-Plane, E-Plane, XY XZ YZ Planes
Antenna Radiation Patterns:
This article explains radiation patterns, detailing how
polarization (linear and vertical) relates to the E-Plane and H-Plane, and how XY, XZ and YZ planes correspo
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Posted by George Hardesty on 14th Jun 2023
Senet LPWAN: Largest LoRaWAN Managed IoT Network
What is the Senet Network?
The Senet network is a US-based public Low Power Wide Area Network
(LPWAN) that serves Internet of Things (IoT) and
Machine to Machine
(M2M) applicati
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Posted by George Hardesty on 5th Jun 2023
​Coax Cable Types for Video and Audio: RG-59 and RG-179 BNC Cables
Coaxial Cables for CCTV, Video, Audio
Coaxial cables, commonly referred to as coax cables, have long been the
standard in numerous connectivity applications. They're essential for
transmit
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Posted by George Hardesty on 3rd Jun 2023
LTE / 4G Routers Guide
Long Term Evolution (LTE) routers or 4G routers are a type of network router that can provide mobile broadband internet connectivity to devices via a WiFi, Ethernet, or USB connection. They a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 19th May 2023
Legal & Illegal Frequencies & Channels In the United States
LEGAL & ILLEGAL Frequencies 4.9GHz to 5.825
(United States only)
Channel
Frequency
United States
(MHz)
40/20 MHz
183
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Posted by George Hardesty on 11th Apr 2023
Sierra Wireless MC7455 module
Sierra Wireless MC7455 module
The MC7455 is a high-speed
4G wireless M2M module that can be embedded in a motherboard, mini-PCI to M.2 adapter, or printed circuit assembly to deliver wireless cel
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Posted by George Hardesty on 8th Apr 2023
​C-V2X and DSRC: Connected car / Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
C-V2X and DSRC:
The development and implementation of connected car and autonomous vehicle technology is currently accelerating and carries with it the expectation of a major transformation of how v
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Posted by George Hardesty on 7th Apr 2023
Sierra Wireless Card / Module MC7455, its Development Kit & five SMA connectors
The Development Kit is for LTE product development and has a single PCI slot for the MC7455 card. The Kit is used for developing hardware applications that require
LTE connectivity (IoT / M
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Posted by George Hardesty on 1st Apr 2023
RFID Tags & Readers: How an RFID system works
RFID Tags and Readers:
Radio Frequency Identification or RFID is an Automatic Identification and Data Capture technology that uses electromagnetic fields for the automated identification and trac
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Posted by George Hardesty on 8th Feb 2023
Alternatives to Nova Labs / Helium Network
Nova Labs/Helium Network Alternatives
The demand for
wireless networking technologies that are
capable of supporting the exponentially rising number of
Internet of Things
(IoT) devices
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Posted by George Hardesty on 20th Jan 2023
Definitions: Wireless & WiFi terms
Access Points & Bridges: DefinitionsCoaxial Antenna Cable Assemblies & Connectors: Definitions of typesFresnel Zone: An electromagnetic phenomenon, in which light waves or radio signals get diffract
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Posted by George Hardesty on 27th Dec 2022
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Impact on Networking Gear
Static Electricity (ESD / Electrostatic Discharge):
Surge Arrestor is not protective
The
surge protector guarding your electronics from lightning strikes and grid surges will not protect your eq
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Posted by George Hardesty on 18th Dec 2022
Operate 2 Antennas from One Radio: Use a "Power Divider" or "Antenna Combiner" - NOT a T-adapter
Power Divider / Antenna Combiner:
Do not use a "T connection" to get one AP to service two
antennas:
This causes many problems, further described below. By "T connection," we mean
T-adapte
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Posted by George Hardesty on 7th Dec 2022
RoHS 3 Compliance of Coaxial Antenna Cables , Connectors and Adapters
RoHS 3 Compliancy
All of Data Alliance’s antenna cables and adapters for antenna cables, are compliant with RoHS 3 and REACH.
Our antenna cable
connectors and adapters' composition is mai
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Posted by George Hardesty on 28th Nov 2022
Spatial Diversity Overcomes Multi-Path Interference | Wireless Links Over Water
Spatial Diversity:
Spatial diversity is a useful feature for overcoming multi-path interference. By providing spatial diversity, the radio's internal circuitry can select between the two receive
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Nov 2022
Data Alliance Recognized as one of the Top Wireless Companies in Arizona, by Leap Droid
We are pleased to share that
Data Alliance has been recognized as one
of
Arizona's Top Companies Innovating with Wireless Technology by Leap Droid: Leap Droid provides market
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Posted by George Hardesty on 2nd Nov 2022
Definitions: Wireless & WiFi Terms
Wireless and WiFi Definitions:
Access Point (Wireless Access Point): Often referred to as a "wireless router:" Stationary radio station that has a connection to the Internet. Other names for the
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Posted by George Hardesty on 2nd Nov 2022
Network Setup and Configuration
The information on this page lists various scenarios and customer questions
regarding Network Setup Configurations along with various other Top
Tips:
WiFi network on large p
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Posted by George Hardesty on 1st Oct 2022
Set-up and Troubleshooting of WiFi USB Adapters
START PAGE for Set-up & Troubleshooting of WiFi USB Adapters
Install the wireless card's client software & drivers before attempting any steps on this page.
IF THE USB ADAPTE
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Sep 2022
WiFi: Top Tips To Boost Your Signal Strength & Performance
Get the most out of your WiFi network with these top 11 tips to boost Wi-Fi connectivity.1. Add external WiFi antennas:
External
antennas added to a router or access point may be able to no
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Posted by George Hardesty on 10th Sep 2022
Wireless / WiFi for Boats and Marinas
Ubiquiti Bullet versions compared (w/ details for Boat or RV)
BulletM2 Titanium
has much the same radio specs as the BulletM2HP plus it has extreme
weatherproofing and come
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Aug 2022
Wireless Bridges for Long Range Links: Point to point & multipoint
WiFi Bridges applications
Long-distance point to point links: Ubiquiti offers several types of bridges that are excellent options:
The PowerBeam series is the best equipment for low-cost point-to
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Posted by George Hardesty on 20th Aug 2022
50-Micro-Inch Gold Plating on RJ45 Connectors & Jacks: Up to 4X Throughput Increase
50-Micro-Inch Gold Plating
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Posted by George Hardesty on 24th Jul 2022
Dual Polarity Antennas & MIMO (carrier-grade antennas)
Characteristics of Dual Polarity AntennasHave horizontal and vertical antennas in a same antenna.
Antennas of dual polarity are high-speed, bandwidth for VOIP and streaming
media
Optimiz
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Posted by George Hardesty on 23rd Jul 2022
Fresnel Zone: Key for Long Range WiFi Links
Fresnel Zone:
The wireless or Wi-Fi Signal Travels in a shape like an Ellipse and the Fresnel Zone is the lower part of the Ellipse.
The Fresnel zone is the elliptical shape created between a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 16th Jul 2022
UHF Connectors: Specifications and Applications
UHF Connectors:
The Ultra High-Frequency (UHF) connector is a threaded coaxial connector
that was developed in the 1930s by engineers at Amphenol.
They name these connectors at a time w
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Posted by George Hardesty on 21st Jun 2022
Use USB cable(s) to place WiFi adapter outside for line-of-site (negligible signal loss in cable)
USB Cables for WiFi
USB Cables for Wi-Fi Adapters are a much better choice than standard coax Antenna Cables because antenna cables (coax) lose a lot of signal-strength. USB cables lose little sig
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Posted by George Hardesty on 21st May 2022
dBm to Watt Conversion Table
Upgrading your antenna, even just a small increment in dBm, makes a HUGE impact on the range of your device:
(dbm is logarithmic and mw is linear.)
dBm
0
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Posted by George Hardesty on 6th May 2022
Key IoT Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Multiple Radio Access Technology (Multi-RAT)
Internet of Things Trends:
The widespread adoption of the
Internet of Things
including almost every industry and across global infrastructure is
catalyzing what many have described a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 2nd Jan 2022
Key IoT trends for 2022 and beyond: Distributed Antenna Systems
One of the main challenges encountered in implementing
IoT
is the diminished penetration of the cellular signal within buildings.
Building materials can significantly attenu
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Dec 2021
Point to Point Wireless Links
WiFi Bridges: Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Links
WIFi Bridges
are used for point-to-point links and point to multipoint links
Long-distance point to point links:
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Oct 2021
Nova/Helium Antennas to Extend the Range of Miners: Bobcat, SenseCAP, LongFi
Antennas To Extend Range of Helium Miners
All of our
LoRa antennas
are Nova(Helium) Antennas:
They are compatible with all Nova Labs(Helium Network) miners / devices in the US a
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Posted by George Hardesty on 15th Oct 2021
Alfa AWUS036H: Does not auto-renew IP address when you change networks
Very good insight into the Alfa AWUS036H card: Sent to us by customer Troy Wilson.
If you connect the first time to any signal at all, the IP address of that connection will appear in t
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Posted by Troy Wilson on 1st Oct 2021
​Ubiquiti Toughcable Ethernet Cables and Connectors
Ubiquiti TOUGHcable:
TOUGHCable and connectors are better compared to other Ethernet cable brands
because of their weather tolerant, long lasting design and their capacity to
protect a networ
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Posted by George Hardesty on 1st Sep 2021
MIMO: Multiple In / Multiple Out Technology in 802.11ac and 802.11n
Multiple In / Multiple Out (MIMO):
MIMO technology: By overlaying the signals of multiple radios, Wireless-N's "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Un
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Posted by George Hardesty on 19th Jun 2021
