In computing terms, a switch is a hardware device that connects multiple devices together over a Local Area Network (LAN). They are used when you have more devices to connect to the network than you have ports on your router. In an office environment, devices connect to the switch via Ethernet cables. The switch then […]
Comms Express is proud to announce a new association with Chelmsford Athletics Club. Along with donating funds to assist in the day to day running of the club, we are dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness for our local teams. The volunteers at Chelmsford Athletics Club work hard to keep the club open for aspiring […]
As regular readers of our Comms Express blog will ascertain we love nothing better than to shout about the great companies we partner with, and of course that is always so easy with the access we have to a huge pool of stunning products. For this blog, we have chosen to highlight Hewlett Packard Enterprise […]
You know the drill. You’re sitting outside your home or business, trying to connect to your WiFi. You’re waving your arms around, trying to find the magic connection point. It doesn’t have to be like that. Whether it’s for your home or business, getting Wi-Fi outside is easier than it sounds. A cabled solution is […]
We are excited to announce that we have another great giveaway and you can enter via both Facebook and Twitter. As always there are no limit as to how many times you can enter; just come along and join in the fun. So what is on offer? We have partnered with the great team at […]
Comms Express look at how far technology has progressed
Networks used to be confined to businesses, allowing desktop PCs to access information from a central server. At home, computers tended to be stand-alone. File-sharing usually consisted of emails to oneself and running around with USB sticks. But in the last few years, we’ve seen a considerable shift towards home networks – especially with the […]
A PDU is used to distribute power, typically to networking and computer hardware housed in a rack in a data centre. A basic PDU has one input and multiple outputs, each designed to supply power to one piece of equipment. A stable power supply is critical in data centres. Higher-spec PDUs can be monitored to […]
A network switch, otherwise known as a switching hub, a bridging hub or a MAC bridge, is a small piece of hardware that manages the communications of multiple connected devices in a single, wired local area network (LAN). Switches enable fast in-network communication by routing data packets between devices in a smart way, creating a […]
How has your February panned out? Here at Comms Express we have enjoyed the almost spring-like weather but we are finding it hard to believe that we are inviting March 2019 into our lives; the year is whizzing by! Talking of warm welcomes we would like to use this platform to chat about our great […]
