Thursday, April 28, 2011

Gigabit Netgear Switch

Gigabit Netgear switch is a new addition amongst the products provided by the company, Netgear. This particular switch is designed specifically for SMB customers, and is supposed to provide high performance and easy maintenance. The GS108T switch is meant to extend network connections into department work groups, lobbies, labs and conference rooms. This in turn is a direct result of the 8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports that can power 2000 Mbps of data throughput in full-duplex mode per port. Varied kinds of bandwidth applications like ERP, large file transfers, security, multicasting, streaming media and Voice over Internet Protocol can be supported by the SMB networks based on the performance on the Netgear switch.

The features included in the GS108T Netgear switch are enhanced QoS, 802.1x port authentication, access control lists (ACL), IGMP snooping and rate limiting. These are meant to offer high performing and reliable network to small or medium-sized businesses, and play an elemental role in the growth of the organization. This particular model also provides support for Power over Ethernet to IEEE 802.3af standard. Furthermore, the device can be powered by both an external AC power adapter and a Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. Therefore, the user can even install the Netgear switch in areas with no outlet for direct power supply.

The device is capable of undertaking traffic prioritization, configuring and setting up VLANs and port trunks and monitoring switch performance. All this is possible based upon the intuitive web-browser interface, which comes along with the GS108T. Users can also manage their Smart Switch on the basis of the SNMP-based software included with the product. The switch plays a major role in managing the extended networks of the users and unmanaged networks in a basic manner. It is a cost-effective solution for monitoring performance, port configuration and link aggregation for increase in bandwidth.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Polycom Phone Headsets

For easy and long hour communication, conversing on a telephone can be taxing. A wireless accessory can provide the best solution for long conversations. Headsets with attached microphone can help in communicating without giving much pain to your ear. Polycom introduces its product called the Polycom phone headsets to redefine wireless communication.

The headsets are compatible with different Polycom phones and can extend a hand in multitasking. While you are communicating with the help of Polycom phone headsets, your hands are free to perform other tasks. Hence, you can write, cook or do any other activity, along with talking; thereby saving time. The mobile communication offered by the Polycom phone headsets is one of the biggest advantages that have made them popular.

Polycom offers a range of phone headsets that are increasingly being used at both homes and offices. The Over-the-Ear headset offered by Polycom is comfortable and fits closely around the ear, thereby no noise from outside enters the ear and disturbs the conversation. These lightweight headsets have three point contact that facilitates stability, apart from eliminating ear discomfort. The headsets include an adjustable receiver/microphone arm along with four sizes of user-selectable ear-buds. Apart from the Over-the-Ear headset, Polycom also offers the Noise-Canceling headsets that enable effective communication. These headsets include clothing clip, quick-disconnect assembly and padded earpiece that are comfortable and fits nicely into ears. 

The Polycom Phone headsets are known for their various attributes. These have clear and perfect voice quality which makes every call an outstanding experience. Moreover, these headsets can be connected to any kind of telephone system easily. Along with being comfortable, the Polycom Phone Headsets have various advantages and some very unique user-friendly features. These headsets are available at affordable prices and since these are offered by the world-renowned organization, Polycom, they come with assurance of optimum quality and performance.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector


Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector are smart wireless LAN controllers, which work on the premise of power meets simplicity. The product line is based upon the belief that two-years of tedious training and reading of massive manuals should not be required for working with different networking features.

IT staff all over the world appreciates the Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector software and applications, as these have unique features which distinguishes them from other kinds of centrally managed systems. The bunch of wireless LAN features include adaptive wireless meshing and sophisticated user access controls. Other redeeming features of these products are elegant and simple guest networking functions, integrated Wi-Fi client performance tools and automatic traffic redirection.

Users can also depend upon the robust network management, extensive authentication support, flexible WLAN groups and rogue AP detection as well as advanced Wi-Fi security features provided by these Ruckus Wireless products. Also known as the Ruckus Smart/OS, these are considered the most straightforward and simple centralized WLAN software systems in the world. This software and its related applications can operate on all the ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controllers manufactured by Ruckus Wireless. Administration and configuration of the entire WLAN is made easy by the highly intuitive web user interface present in the product.

The models available within this category are ZoneDirector 3000, ZoneDirector 1100 and Smart/OS. ZoneDirector 3000 is known for its elegant look and is designed for medium to large enterprises. This family of Smart WLAN controllers can scale anything from 25 to 500 access points.

On the other hand, ZoneDirector 1100 have Smart WLAN controllers that are capable of scaling access points ranging from 6 to 50 points. The Smart/OS model comprises straightforward and simple centralized WLAN software, which is also present in all other models within this series. All these products come in the form of sleek and compact rectangular boxes that can easily fit into the allocated location by the users themselves.

Friday, April 1, 2011

ClearOne Tabletop Conferencing

ClearOne focuses on developing technologically advanced products that ensure sharp, clear and natural conferencing. The company emphasizes on maximizing the convergence of data, voice and video that enriches the audio experience of the users of conferencing products. There is a range of effective table conferencing solutions offered ClearOne, such as MAX IP Response Point, MAX IP, MAXAttach IP, MAX EX, MAXAttach, MAX Wireless and MAXAttach Wireless.

MAX IP Response Point was the Industry's first and only conference phone for Microsoft Response Point phone system. It has HDConference audio processing technology that enables best audio performance and daisy-chain up to four complete phones together, along with offering better room coverage and control. Distributed Echo Cancellation, Noise Cancellation, First Microphone Priority, full duplex audio and automatic gain and level controls are other useful features of this phone.

MAXAttach IP is another tabletop conferencing product offered by ClearOne. Enterprises with SIP-based VoIP Systems can experience superior audio clarity and better room coverage through this phone. It has another added advantage to daisy-chain up to a maximum four phones. It has features like full-duplex audio, distributed echo cancellation, first microphone priority, noise cancellation and automatic gain and level controls. It also provides the advantage of 3-way calling, VLAN Tagging and Field Upgradeability.

ClearOne also has a premium conferencing product named as MAX Wireless. By using this wireless product one can conveniently interact with others. Based on latest audio technology, tits advanced processing enable clear sound in user-friendly wireless speaker phone. It has 150 feet signal range, with 12 hours battery life and an automatic volume level and gain control. It can be used for small conferences and offices looking for secure conferencing solutions.

Owing to the numerous features and advantages offered by the ClearOne Tabletop Conferencing solutions, they have become an integral part of several organizations worldwide.