The Differences Between M2M Modems, Gateways, and Routers

The Differences Between M2M Modems, Gateways, and Routers

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

The phrases “M2M modem,” “M2M gateway,” “M2M router,” “wireless modem,” “wireless gateway,” and “wireless router” are often used interchangeably. The most common term, M2M Modem, is generally the least accurate because it is a broad term coming from its days when acoustically coupled MOdulator DEModulator (MO-DEM) devices converted data… Read More…

Semtech XR60 Promotion

Semtech XR60 Promotion 2024

Jesse HallMCA News, Sierra Wireless

Experience the power of 5G in the palm of your hand with the ultra-compact and highly ruggedized AirLink® XR60 router. For a limited time only, purchase and register a new-generation XR60 router and receive a 5-year AirLink Complete subscription, offering 24/7 technical support, hardware warranty, and remote management through AirLink… Read More…

LoRaWan® Solutions Create Connected Construction Sites and Evaluate Building Materials

Concrete Monitoring with MultiTech Conduit

Jesse HallMCA News, MultiTech

An organization based in the Great Lakes region is a leading consulting engineering firm tasked with monitoring the temperatures of different construction materials. Their work helps construction companies with their current projects as they determine why a material might have failed, but they also help improve existing products and may recommend…. Read more…

Cradlepoint Routers Connect Retail Inventory Devices

Cradlepoint Branch Routers Connect Retail Inventory Devices

Jesse HallGeneral

A New York-based organization is a world-leading provider of technology-driven physical inventory management solutions for the retail industry. The organization delivers precise wireless scanner connectivity to hundreds of clients across more than 35 countries through personalized, intuitive software, real-time web-based reporting, and… Read More…

Semtech LTE and 5G Module Updates

Semtech LTE and 5G Module Updates

Jesse HallSierra Wireless

EM91 Maintenance Release (MR) 3 is in progress and this update addresses a potential n41 PA (power amplifier) failure and a Smart Transmit “force peak” issue. The table below shows the versions of firmware progressing through certification and the effort to get the right firmware certified. Issues continued to arise requiring some… Read More…

LoRa Sensors Increase Retail Stores Security

LoRa Sensors Increase Retail Stores Security

Jesse HallMCA News, MultiTech

While brick-and-mortar retail stores may all have different niches and consumer bases, they all share a common goal of monitoring and overseeing the flow of store goods and assets. Managers must stay informed about the secure placement of merchandise and detect any unauthorized movements that could signal potential theft or simply an… Read More…

Understanding dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd for Antenna Gain

Understanding dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd in Wireless Communication

Jeff RussellMCA News

In wireless communication and radio frequency (RF) engineering, understanding units like dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd is crucial to help engineers and technicians quantify signal strength, power levels, and antenna performance. dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd play crucial roles in RF communications networks due to their significance in understanding and… Read More…