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These rackmount switches are ideal when adding additional users or devices to your network. They feature 1000Mbps (or 1GbE) speeds and full functionality (layer 2 / layer 3) data traffic management features in order to control network efficiency by segregating, prioritising or grouping network traffic by type, user or function. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

These standalone or rackmount switches are ideal when adding additional users or devices to your network. They feature 1000Mbps (or 1GbE) speeds and some data traffic management features in order to control user experience by segregating or prioritising network traffic by type or user. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

These standalone or rackmount switches are ideal when adding additional users or devices to your network. They feature 1000Mbps (or 1GbE) speeds and simple plug and play set-up with no configuration required. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

These standalone switches are ideal for home or small office use when adding additional devices to your network. They feature 1000Mbps (or 1GbE) speeds and some simple data traffic management features in order to control user experience by segregating or prioritising network traffic by type or user. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

These standalone switches are ideal for home office use when adding additional devices to your network. They feature basic 100Mbps speeds and simple plug and play set-up with no configuration required. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

These standalone switches are ideal for home office use when adding additional devices to your network. They feature 1000Mbps (or 1GbE) speeds and simple plug and play set-up with no configuration required. Power over Ethernet (PoE) models are also available.

A network with multiple wireless access points can be tedious to maintain. An AP management device connects into the same network as the access points. The device allows control of all the AP's from one point. Note that some management devices can only control up to a certain number of AP's. Always check the specifications of the device.
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These pieces of hardware work with both wired and wireless networks and devices in specific ways. A Wireless Access Point is a 'wired to wireless' solution. It extends a wired network by converting it into a wireless connection.A Wireless Bridge allows devices such as gaming consoles, digital video cameras etc that come with a RJ45 network port to connect to a wireless network. As the unit effectively bridges together a wireless network to these connected wired network devices. Check individual specifications of the product for the exact features and capabilities to make sure it meets your requirements.
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These aerials and accessories are for a range of wireless computer products. They include products that will extend the range of the wireless signal. Note that many of these products are specific to particular brands and products, so always check the specification to confirm the application and fitment.
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These Bluetooth dongles come with USB connectivity and allow a computer with a USB port to become Bluetooth enabled. This will allow the computer to connect to a range of Bluetooth devices. or even create a network amongst nearby machines.
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Wired routers operate in much the same way as a wireless router, just with the absence of the inbuilt wireless access point. This usually means is is a router more designed for professional use, where greater control is required and so separate access points will be used and connected to the router. Wired routers may also have a greater focus on security offering more advanced firewalls than this found in all-in-one models aimed at home use.

These high-performance routers are ideal for demanding home networks. Many include dual-band connections, high-end features and huge ranges, so you can be sure you'll stay connected - no matter how busy you're household.

These routers deploy the speed advantage gained by using the latest 802.11ac WiFi standard to make sure your home network is as fast as possible. These routers are some of the best-looking on the market, so it's worth exploring this category if you want a piece of hardware that'll look as good as it runs.

External network cards or adapters are added to predominantly laptop devices to add wired Ethernet connectivity. A USB port is used to add either single or multiple RJ45 ports - the common wired interface used to connect via Ethernet to network switches and routers.

An fibre network or fibre optic cable is used to connect high performance computers or servers to a network. Fibre cabling can support up to 400 Gigabit (400Gbps) speeds in either Ethernet or Infiniband format and features SFP (small form factor pluggable) end plugs (as part of the cable or required separately). A number of SFP formats are available (SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP56), so it is essential to choose the one that matches your device or switch ports.

Transceivers are a required modular interface when using fibre networking technologies. Whether SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 or QSFP56 - these transceiver modules slot into the compatible switch ports to deliver the fastest speed data transmissions whilst providing the lowest latencies.

Mesh routers provide superior WiFi coverage than standard routers. They work by including multiple units, which you can place around your home or office. Each unit communicates with one another using a private radio channel, improving bandwidth and reliability.

HomePlug is the family name for various power line communications. Here we have HomePlug devices for network/data communication through a home electrical circuit. Useful for extending a wired network when a wireless network is not possible due to thick walls for example. The plug units feature a RJ45 network port to plug in a network cable. Advanced features include secure transmission between the plugs, wireless access points and the ability to add extra plugs with some products. Check the individual specifications of a product to confirm what features are available.
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The products in this category are used to extend wired internet connections over extreme distances. Entry-level products can be used to use a connection over hundreds of metres, and pricier models extend connections over 20 or even 60 kilometres.

Network cards are added to desktop PCs, workstations or servers to enable connectivity to other users, devices and the outside world. RJ45 is the common wired interface used to connect via Ethernet to network switches and routers.

These modems allow internet access using a 3G data sim card. These modems output internet via WiFi, which is your own private WiFi hotspot to connect all your devices to. These portable devices are ideal when a fixed line internet connection is not available or when on the move with multiple internet devices.
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