For those that attended CEDIA Expo this year and had a chance to come by our booth, I’m sure you saw that fiber is here…now. With over 150 integrators requesting dealer paperwork, we are so happy to see so many integrators recognize that now is the time to transition from category cable to fiber for TCP/IP networks. No longer is fiber just for long runs to gates or outbuildings, it should be used for ALL network drop locations. And in reality it is even more critical for short runs within the same structure, as those cables can NEVER be upgraded as future network speeds are needed. And networks built with IFP Connect hardware are cost competitive with cat6a networks, but with true future-proof capabilities.
As a former integrator, we should all be pulling single-mode fiber to every wallplate so that our projects will support the tech of today AND tomorrow.
Interested in getting started? It is so easy you’ll wonder why you stayed with category cable for so long:
- Pull single-mode fiber and 18/2 stranded wire to all wallplate locations. Although our hardware only requires one strand of fiber, many integrators are pulling the 2-strand fiber with power product from Cleerline Fiber, which is also available right from our site.
- Sign up as a dealer here: https://ifpconnect.com/dealer-registration/
- Terminate the fiber with industry-standard SC connectors, plug in our hardware, verify power and fiber connectivity via our integrated diagnostic lights, install the cosmetic trim on the transceivers and you’re done!
And with an IFP network, enjoy these benefits:
- Proven fiber and fiber converter technology
- Integrated testing LEDs, so no need for a separate testing kit like with category cable
- A truly future-proofed structure since everything in the wall is fiber, giving the structure truly unlimited future speed capacity
- All jacks are active, all the time, so no need for additional switches in the media can as needs change
- Options for PoE, 10g, and so much more
So reach out today about how to deliver a better network to your clients!
