Wireless and Networking Month in Review for October 2019
What happened in October?
Welcome to our month in review for October 2019 where we’ll discuss all the latest events from MS Distribution, including updates from your favourite manufacturers.
A New Generation of Switches
More recently, Ubiquiti released their 2nd Generation of UniFi Switches, boasting a variety of features, including near-silent cooling, redundant power systems (PRO models only), and touchscreen displays. The new UniFi Switch range is a highly anticipated addition to Ubiquiti’s existing line.
Four new switches are available, providing 802.3af/at or 802.3bt PoE output. The STANDARD variants are available with either 16 or 24 total ports, comprised of 8 or 16x auto-sensing 802.3af/at PoE output ports and 2x SFP ports.
Standard 16 PoE
The USW-16-POE is a configurable Gigabit Layer 2 switch with sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports including eight auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ ports, and two SFP ports. It provides…
Standard 24 PoE
The USW-24-POE is a configurable Gigabit Layer 2 switch with twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet ports including sixteen auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ ports, and two SFP ports. It…
The PRO variants are available with either 24 or 48 total ports, with 8x 802.3bt PoE output ports, and 16 or 40x auto-sensing 802.3af/at PoE output ports. Fibre ports are also included, with 2x SFP+ ports available on the 24-port model and 4x SFP+ ports available on the 48-port model.
Professional 24 PoE
The USW-Pro-24-POE is a configurable Gigabit Layer2 and Layer3 switch with auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++. Sixteen PoE+ and eight PoE++ RJ45 ethernet ports have…
Professional 48 PoE
The USW-Pro-48-POE is a configurable Gigabit Layer2 and Layer3 switch with auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++. Forty PoE+ and eight PoE++ RJ45 ethernet ports have…
Training Course Updates
The MS Distribution Training Centre has been providing certified Ubiquiti and MikroTik courses since 2012, gaining a strong track record in delivering professional quality training courses and high success rates in helping our customers obtain manufacturer certified engineer status. Places are now available for all training courses currently set to run throughout 2020 so book now to avoid disappointment.
Missed your chance to take part in the first MTCSE course in Europe? We’re running it again on Thursday 23rd January, so call our Sales Team on +44 (0)1295 220 330 or email [email protected] to book your place.
New Ubiquiti UKI Installers Group on Facebook
Ubiquiti recently launches a Facebook group dedicated to connecting installers from across the UK and Ireland. The group serves as a hub where installers can talk about their implementations, ask questions, and talk about any and all things related to Ubiquiti. The group will be managed by Ubiquiti’s social media team and will also feature announcements of new product releases.
You can take advantage of this fantastic, growing community here.
In the News
MikroTik Routers for your Networking
MikroTik routers are not only some of the most configurable devices available on the market today, but they are also powered by their own RouterOS operating system which ensures stability, controls and interfaces for all kinds of data interfaces. With a range of options that can cover everything from small office and home use (SOHO) up to larger and more demanding networks and infrastructures that require high throughput speeds.
Read the full article to find out about three of the most popular MikroTik Router categories to help you choose the perfect MikroTik solution for your networking needs:
Thank you for taking the time to read our month in review article. If you have any queries or feedback regarding any updates, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
The Team,
MS (Distribution) UK Ltd.