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April 3, 2025
Are you tired of juggling multiple apps for your home or small business network? Wishing for a simpler, more powerful way to manage your internet, protect your data, and ensure everyone has a smooth online experience? Then it’s time you met the Perftech Island Router and its powerhouse sibling, the Island Router Pro . In a market flooded with networking solutions, the Island Router stands out, not just as another router, but as a comprehensive network management hub. Frankly, there’s nothing else quite like it on the market, and here’s why. Most routers offer basic functionality – they get you online. But the Island Router and Island Router Pro are designed with a holistic approach, integrating advanced features that simplify your digital life and boost your business operations. We’re talking about a level of control and insight that was once reserved for enterprise-level solutions, now available for your home and small business.  Let’s dive into the key features that set the Island Router apart:

July 1, 2024
In today’s digitally connected world, a reliable and high-performance WiFi network is non-negotiable. Whether you’re streaming movies at home, running a bustling office, or managing a sprawling campus, WiFi is the invisible thread connecting us all. But with a myriad of WiFi solutions available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Two of the most popular options vying for your attention are mesh WiFi and wired access points (WAPs). Each system has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and understanding their differences is crucial to making an informed decision that perfectly aligns with your specific needs and budget.

November 30, 2023
Copper cables have been widely used for data communications because copper is an excellent conductor. Copper cabling for infrastructure wiring has been used widely, but now these systems are showing their limits. A transition to a fiber-based infrastructure will provide you with virtually no limits for higher demands from multiple users in all environments. At Rivas TechGroup, we partner with IFP Connect to offer clients a complete fiber solution. We know fiber cabling is a new concept for many people, so we’ve created this guide to help you better understand the benefits of the transition from copper to fiber. Low Attenuation Attenuation (measured in decibels or dB) describes the signal strength loss in networking cables. Copper wire is a really good conductor, but it isn’t perfect, and the resulting resistance causes a signal traveling down the wire to degrade over distance. This effect can add up to a substantial loss for longer distances. Fiber optic cables don’t suffer from the same sources of attenuation, but scattering, absorption, or bending can also cause their signals to degrade over time and distance. In the case of fiber optics, typical attenuation will not exceed 1.5dB/km, while copper wire can drop as much as 20dB/km. Decibels may not be a familiar unit to everyone, but you can rest assured that 1.5dB/km is much better!