Beyond the Wire Blog
January 21, 2026
Access control plays a crucial role in protecting people, assets, and operations in commercial and industrial facilities. Every reader, lock, sensor, and controller relie...
January 19, 2026
Understanding how Ethernet cable categories affect performance has always helped people make more informed decisions during commercial and industrial projects. Every cate...
January 16, 2026
Commercial security systems rely on cable as much as on panels, readers, and cameras. Material ratings, shielding, and conductor layouts all impact how access control and...
January 14, 2026
Security networks perform best when the physical layer is quiet, predictable, and easy to manage. In commercial access control and surveillance, these typically come down...
January 12, 2026
Reliable in-building connectivity has become a critical requirement for modern commercial properties. Large structures, such as hospitals, universities, corporate campuse...
January 09, 2026
Modern AV systems rely on synchronization between audio, video, lighting, and control elements. Even with advances in wireless technology, the backbone of every professio...
January 07, 2026
In commercial security, keeping access points, controllers, and monitoring systems connected takes more than just good devices. The cable you choose affects how well thes...
January 05, 2026
How far can an Ethernet cable run before its performance starts to drop? When teams design commercial networks, they want a clear answer. It's important to provide clarif...
January 01, 2026
Selecting the appropriate cable type for security and access control systems is one of the most crucial decisions in any commercial project. System reliability, safety, a...
January 01, 2026
The demand for site survey tools in the public safety space is expanding quickly. Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), system integrators, RF engineers, contractors, a...
December 31, 2025
Every reliable access control and surveillance network starts with strong wiring. Hardware, software, and power systems only work together when signals stay stable and in...
December 29, 2025
When discussing life safety, it is important to begin with reliability. Sirens, strobes, speakers, elevator recall, smoke control, and emergency communications all depend...
December 26, 2025
When building a modern AV or broadcast system, it starts with signal integrity. Cameras, switchers, control processors, lighting, and audio all depend on clean, predictab...
December 24, 2025
When discussing public safety communications, it's ultimately about life safety. Distributed Antenna Systems, or DAS, must be treated as a core part of that mission becau...
December 22, 2025
Controllers, readers, and software often get discussed when planning access control, yet the quiet hero is the cable that ties it all together. When systems extend to gat...
December 19, 2025
In today’s high-speed commercial networks, choosing the right multimode fiber cable directly affects performance, reliability, and installation efficiency. Whether you’re...
December 17, 2025
When examining fire alarm system design in New York City, one of the first considerations that arises is compliance with regulations. Choosing between NYC shielded FPLR a...
December 15, 2025
When designing commercial fire alarm and life safety systems, one of the most important factors to consider is reliability under extreme conditions. A system that functio...
December 12, 2025
When discussing life safety in commercial buildings, fire alarm systems sit at the core of protection. These systems rely on accurate detection, instant communication, an...
December 10, 2025
Low-voltage professionals frequently discuss coverage maps, amplification strategies, and radio performance. The quiet constant that holds a distributed antenna system to...
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