The Communications devices in industrial environments are faced with very demanding electrical conditions. Voltage spikes, lightning strikes, switching surges, and electromagnetic interference could all have serious impacts on vulnerable networking equipment. Industrial communication devices such as Ethernet switches, routers, gateways, and controllers are particularly susceptible to these threats because they usually

For an industrial setup, not only does downtime of the network need to be avoided, but it can also cause losses. Ethernet switches for industrial use act as the nervous system of an automated setup, and their performance directly relates to the entire system. Among the most important features in an Ethernet switch for

The Ethernet switches are core elements of modern networking, but they are not intended for use in all conditions. Commercial (or office-type) ethernet switches are the types most often found in IT environments, while industrial ethernet switches are made to function in higher demand production environments. When designing networks that must be reliable,

The IEEE 802.1ab standard defines LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) as a vendor-neutral Layer 2 discovery protocol that allows network devices—including industrial switches, PLCs, and gateways-to advertise their identity, capabilities, and connection details to directly connected devices.   Devices can learn about each other automatically, through an exchange of LLDP information,

As industrial networks continue to handle growing volumes of real-time data, the need for higher bandwidth and seamless communication has become critical With the advent of modern automation systems, SCADA systems, and industrial IoT applications, there is an increasing reliance on Ethernet networks for uninterrupted data communications between devices, controllers and system Under these circumstances, link aggregation has come to be viewed as

Industrial Ethernet switches provide the structural foundation for modern industrial communication networks. Industrial Ethernet switches allow for reliable real-time communication among controllers, sensors and supervisory systems across tough environments. Industrial Ethernet switches different from commercial switches because designed to operate reliably in harsh environments while delivering deterministic and reliable network performance.  To build a reliable and scalable network, it is critical to understand the

In an increasingly connected environment, the choice of connectivity plays a key role in ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Whether you are connecting IoT devices, connecting machines, or connecting enterprise networks, the shortlist of options always includes the following: SIM-based connectivity, Routers, or VAN (Value-Added Network) services.  Both options serve distinct

The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought substantial change to the manufacturing sector by providing an emerging opportunity for companies to connect their machines, systems, host & user and processes with each other by leveraging a network of sensors and continuous real-time, end to end process data. The connections provided by IoT allow manufacturing companies to increase efficiency, lower down time, increase product quality and provide better decision-making capabilities

As always-on connectivity becomes essential across industrial, remote, and mobile environments, LTE stands out as a dependable wireless communication technology. This often leads to a common technical question; The Role of Routers in LTE Network Access?   The answer depends entirely on the router’s design and internal hardware capabilities.  A router cannot receive LTE signals