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5 posts in “networking”
Managed vs Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches: Choose by Risk, Not Price
Unmanaged switches are cheaper; managed switches are controllable. When the difference matters - and when it doesn't.
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Wireless Sensor Networks in Harsh Industrial Environments
Heat, metal, vibration, and interference make factory wireless hard. How to design wireless sensor networks that survive real plants.
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IIoT Connectivity Options: Cellular, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, and Wired
There is no best wireless technology - only the right one for the distance, data rate, and power budget. A selection guide.
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Ethernet vs Fieldbus: When Industrial Ethernet Wins and When It Doesn't
Fieldbus is not obsolete, and Ethernet is not automatically better. The engineering criteria that settle the debate.
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Modbus TCP vs Modbus RTU: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Line
Both protocols move register data between controllers, but they differ in transport, latency, and wiring. A practical comparison for retrofit and greenfield projects.
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