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Extron Intros Four-Input IN1804 DI/DO Switcher

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Extron announces an addition to the IN1804 four-input scaler family-- the IN1804 DI/DO, a device offering video scaling, switching and integration features with support HDMI 2.0 data rates and HDCP 2.2 compliance.

Extron IN1804

To ensure best-in-class image quality the switcher incorporates the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing. A DTP2 input and DTP2 output allow for easy AV and control signal extension up to 100m per endpoint over a shielded CATx cable.

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Netgear Intros Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh System

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Netgear announces the Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh System (model RBK850) at IFA 2019-- a solution bringing a "new standard for wireless networks" designed to handle the bandwidth demands of the modern home.

Netgear Orbi wifi 6According to the Company, the Orbi Wifi 6 mesh system has the capacity to support the traffic generated by the many connected devices in the home, including those running high-bandwidth applications such as 4K UHD video streaming. Using Wifi 6, it promises x4 the network capacity of previous products using Wifi 5 (aka 802.11ac), while using the same 4x4 backhaul as the previous Orbi mesh networking product, the RBK50.

The wireless backhaul of the latest system totals 2.4Gbps (4x4:4/80MHz 802.11ax). Clients get 4x4:4 streams from satellite or router, with one set of spatial streams dedicated to 2.4GHz/1.2Gbps connectivity and the other to 5GHz/2.4Gbps. It also supports a wired backhaul, if with the dedicated wireless backhaul spatial streams disabled.

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Luxul Networking at CEDIA Expo 2019

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The Luxul technology lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019 includes the Epic Mesh kit, a cloud remote monitoring and management system, self-healing managed gigabit switches and the next next generation of wireless controller technology, among others.

Luxul networkingThe Epic Mesh kit comes with two dual-purpose mesh nodes each serving as either router or satellite. Installers can turn one of the two nodes into a router in under two minutes using the Luxul Easy Setup app. The other becomes the satellite node placed around the residence to create a wireless mesh. No additional wires are required, since installers simply have to plug the satellite node into an available outlet. An innovative antenna design and 4x2x2 antenna array enable two 2x2 client access radios and a 4x4 5GHz dedicated backhaul channel ensures strong connectivity back to the router for the delivery of high-speed internet anywhere in the home. Customers can add more satellite nodes as required to accommodate installations of any size.

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J+P Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2019

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Just Add Power (J+P) plans to highlight a range of solutions designed to simplify multiroom video installations at CEDIA Expo 2019-- with one being the first appearance of the 3G+ 767DSS Dante Enhanced Sound System transmitter.

Just add power CEDIA“This year at CEDIA, visitors to our booth will experience a variety of products that introduce exciting new capabilities to the Ultra HD Over IP ecosystem,” the company says. “Our 767DSS transmitter adds compatibility with Dante and AES67 audio networks, while the Warp Engine allows installers to get creative with their video walls by mounting displays at any angle. In addition, the Instant Install application takes all the guesswork out of any project — integrators who have seen it in action have been floored by its speed and reliability — while our new HDMI wall plate offers a slim design for installation flexibility.”

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Luxul Ships XWC-2000 Wireless Controller

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Luxul releases the next generation to the flagship XWC-1000 wireless controller-- the XWC-2000, an upgrade featuring Luxul roam assist technology for active roaming of mobile client devices and deployment of up to 32 wireless access points (AP).

Luxul XWC Controller

In wireless networks utlising more than one wireless AP, roam assist technology ensures mobile devices are always connected to the best AP for the highest performance. As a result, users can move freely throughout the space without the frustration of intermittent connections and slow wifi speeds.

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WyreStorm Ships MXV Range

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The WyreStorm MVX range brings the familiar power of the H2-Series to a compact 1U chassis, with the transmission of HDMI content (up to 4K/60 4:4:4) and HDR (up to 70m) pairing HDMI and WyreStorm variable light compression technologies.

Wyrestorm MVX

Using the lossless compression technology featured in the WyreStorm flagship H2XC matrix platform, the MXV range handles video content technologies up to 4K/60 4:4:4 and high frame rate HDR. The highest possible bandwidth currently available (at least according to the HDMI 2.0 specification) can be sent to its HDBaseT zones using the lossless compression technology.

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Netgear Claims Fastest 4G Mobile Router

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Netgear announces what it claims is the fastest 4G mobile router-- the Nighthawk M2 mobile router, with download speeds reaching 2Gbps. Also launched is an unlocked version of the AirCard 797 mobile hotspot.

Netgear nighthwawk

According to the company, the two devices provide a portable, instant internet connection ideal for situations where physical wiring is unavailable. The Nighthawk M2 also features an ethernet port, making it a potential fixed line replacement device in cases where customers do not want to use wifi, such as retail kiosks or smart TVs.

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