Grandstream continues to reinforce its reputation for innovation in network infrastructure with the introduction of the GWN7710R, an outdoor managed switch. Grandstream designed this versatile device for challenging environments exposed to the elements, whichis ideal for a wide range of outdoor network installations.
In this article, we take a closer look at the features of the GWN7710R and explore some of its most common and more cutting-edge use cases.
Topics: Grandstream, Network Design, Switches, Unified Communications, Communication, PoE, Network Infrastructure
Network engineers play a critical role in the design, upkeep, and smooth operation of the networks they manage. A key aspect of this responsibility is ensuring that network equipment receives reliable, well-managed power to maintain redundancy, ensure high availability, and meet capacity demands. Proper power management supports network performance and helps prevent costly downtime and equipment failures.
In this article, we explore the essential principles of network power management, offering best practices and strategies to help engineers optimize power efficiency while ensuring the resilience and reliability of their networks.
Topics: Network Design, Switches, PoE, Power Management
Network switches are essential to enterprise networks, offering various capabilities and functions. Some switches are configurable, and others are not. Some operate at layer 2 of the OSI model, while others function at layer 3.
With so many variations, comprehending switch capabilities can sometimes be overwhelming. This article simplifies these concepts to help you better understand how each type of switch can benefit your network.
Topics: Routers, Network Design, Switches, Unified Communications
Grandstream’s latest GCC Series of unified communications (UC) and networking convergence solutions offers a range of devices that deliver services, network connectivity, and security features all within one compact and cost-effective unit.
In this article, we review these devices and the capabilities they offer small to medium-sized businesses.
Topics: IP PBX, Grandstream, Network Security, Network Design, Wi-Fi, Switches, Unified Communications, WAN Technology
You already know that power over Ethernet (PoE) is a vital technology that can save substantial time and money. Did you also know that the newer PoE++ (Hi-PoE) is widely available and able to deliver up to 100 watts of power?
In this article we explore the latest developments in PoE technology and how they're beneficial.
Topics: IoT, Switches, Unified Communications, PoE
Product Review
Networks are the lifeblood of modern businesses, and a network is only as effective as the equipment that implements it. Grandstream's GWN7861P network switches are excellent for creating an effective and easy-to-deploy network. This article reviews Grandstream’s 48-port layer 3 managed network switches.
Topics: Grandstream, Network Security, Product Review, Switches, Unified Communications
Grandstream is known for its high-quality network infrastructure equipment, and devices. The company recently introduced a new series of layer 3 network switches to its star-studded lineup. In this article, we review this series of devices, highlighting each unit's innovative features and describing some of the most common use cases for each.
Topics: Grandstream, Switches, Unified Communications
By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream
As technology continues to advance, networks within offices, hotels, education spaces and other verticals have grown more complex. Phones, computers, IoT devices, smart technology and more can all be simultaneously running across a deployment’s Local Area Network (LAN). This can lead to issues with security, network organization, and scalability.
As a result of these roadblocks, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) have become an increasingly popular feature that can help partition physical networks into virtually manageable ones. Within this blog post, we’ll give you an introduction to building VLANs with Grandstream’s GWN layer 2+ switches.
Topics: Business Telephone System, Grandstream, Switches, VLAN
Product Review
Grandstream is well known for its groundbreaking IP phones, but its innovation extends into other areas, including network infrastructure equipment and components. The new GWN7800 series of fully managed network switches is a prime example of the company’s leadership in this area.
This article showcases these switches and some advanced capabilities that allow network administrators to maintain comprehensive network control and security.
Topics: SIP Phones, IP PBX, Grandstream, Network Design, Cloud, Wi-Fi, Switches
Most modern IP phones today support Power over Ethernet (PoE), an almost magical technology that powers your IP phone via the same Ethernet cable that connects it to the network. While it may seem simple on the surface, PoE technology is actually quite sophisticated, and is worth understanding when making choices involving network design or IP telephony hardware.
Topics: Business Telephone System, Network Design, Switches
