R.J. Enterprises Blog
R.J. Insights: Networking Guides
Practical guides, install knowledge, and field-tested product picks for contractors, integrators, and IT pros — from a TIA-certified manufacturer with 40+ years in Long Island City.
Optimizing Edge Deployment in Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
It's easy to overlook the need for more and more processing power. After all, when you hear news about data centers and...
What Equipment Are In An Edge Computing Server Cabinet
Functionally, the technology and equipment behind edge computing is actually quite similar to the ones used in cloud computing. What differs is...
Why TIA Certification & UL Listing Matter: 40 Years of Building Keystone Jacks the Right Way
Why TIA certification, UL listing, and 40+ years of manufacturing experience matter when picking keystone jacks. A look at the real cost...
How to Choose the Right Ethernet Coax Wall Plate: A SKU-by-SKU Guide
A straight breakdown of when to grab which RJ-EC bundle — Cat6 vs Cat6A, keystone vs coupler, shielded vs unshielded. Walks through...
What is a Keystone Jack?
Learn what keystone jacks are, how to choose the appropriate categories, what shielded/unshielded jacks are, and where to connect them.Â
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: What's the Real Difference?
Compare Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A by speed, distance, shielding, and common use cases so you can choose the right network parts.
Why Gold Plating Is a Smart Choice for Modern Applications
At R.J. Enterprises, our gold-plated connectors go beyond just boosting performance—they also protect your network from the subtle, hard-to-diagnose issues that can...
Why You Should Use High Density Patch Panels in Edge Computing
Networking has become so ubiquitous in our everyday lives to the point of us taking it for granted. We open our phones...
What is Edge Computing?
In networking, edge computing is a distributed computing model that allows data to process closer to devices (sources). As opposed to transmitting...
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, or the “cloud”. These services include servers, storages, databases, networking, software,...
What are Edge Data Centers?
The AI boom has skyrocketed the demand for processing power, electricity, and data centers. With more devices, applications, and users demanding real-time...
Patch Panels vs Switches | Do You Really Need Them?
When connecting your cables to your switches, it’s considered best practice to use a patch panel to serve as a point of...