Network switches are one of those “silent heroes” of a reliable setup. When everything works, nobody thinks about them. But when a camera drops offline, a VoIP call turns choppy, or a remote site becomes impossible to troubleshoot, the switch suddenly becomes the most important device in the room. If you’re shopping for a switch, […]
Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) has issued an important product bulletin that affects customers using AirLink Manager (AM) and AirLink Mobility Manager (AMM). If you are running an on-premise deployment, the AirLink Manager 2.18 upgrade is required before May 31, 2026 to avoid a significant disruption in map-related functionality. Because this change directly impacts tracking, reporting, […]
Every now and then, we run into a networking issue that isn’t caused by “bad VPN settings” or a broken firewall rule. Instead, it’s caused by something much sneakier: asymmetric routing. In this Tech Corner post, we’re walking through a real scenario involving: We’ll cover why the problem happens, what it looks like in packet captures, […]
Quick spec recap Peplink has refreshed its high-end Balance lineup with the new Balance 580X Next Generation router, and this update is more than just a pricing change. This model is technically Hardware Revision 2 (Rev 2), and it arrives with two upgrades customers have been asking for: more multi-gig ports and higher router throughput. Even better, Rev 2 is […]
If you have been in the networking world long enough, you know router pricing is rarely just about the router. It is about the cost and availability of the components inside it, the cost to build and test it, and the reality that manufacturers adjust pricing when input costs move higher. In 2026, one of […]
Congress Reviews FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and What Comes Next Public safety communications were in the spotlight as the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing focused on evaluating FirstNet’s performance, accountability, and upcoming reauthorization. With FirstNet’s current authorization set to expire in the near future, lawmakers are taking a closer […]
Ubiquiti has become one of the most widely deployed networking brands in the world. From UniFi access points and switches to long-range wireless bridges, its hardware powers everything from homes and small businesses to large industrial and municipal networks. A recent investigative report published by Hunterbrook Media has brought renewed attention to how Ubiquiti equipment […]
For years, “going 5G” often meant jumping to big bandwidth, bigger power draw, and higher costs than many industrial deployments actually need. That’s changing fast. Semtech has officially introduced the AirLink RX400, a rugged 5G RedCap router designed specifically for industrial IoT environments where reliability, longevity, and power efficiency matter more than extreme speeds. If you support remote […]
Today is a big day for us. 5Gstore.com and MDG Connected Solutions are being acquired by Connected Solutions Group (CSG) in a private transaction currently targeted to close in February 2026. This is huge news for our customers, our team, and the manufacturers and partners we work with every day. And while “acquisition” can sound like […]
We’re excited to share some big news with our customers and readers: 5Gstore is officially an officially certified Poynting Antennas distributor and partner. This milestone strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance wireless solutions and reinforces our commitment to helping businesses, enterprises, and integrators deploy reliable cellular, fixed wireless, and IoT connectivity with confidence. As a […]
