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David Engebretson

David Engebretson

David Engebretson is the president of Slayton Solutions Ltd., Chicago, providing online and instructor-led training on fiber optics and networking electronic security systems. His latest book, Technician’s Guide to Physical Security Networking: Enterprise Solutions is a fully illustrated manual describing high-end IP physical security applications. Visit www.slaytonsolutionsltd.com for ordering information.
 

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IP Comes to Intercom & Speaker Systems

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David Engebretson
November 1, 2018
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There are two major trends that I have been following that will have dramatic effects on our industry.


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Better, Faster and Less Expensive: Cat Crimping for Professionals

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David Engebretson
September 1, 2017
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In my 40 years in this industry, I have come to the conclusion that many system problems and technician frustrations come from the installation and testing of network cabling jacks and plugs. Whereas in the old days we just had to get the right wire under the correct screw and torque it down, now technicians working on IP devices must properly terminate all eight conductors in a Cat5e or 6 cable, while making sure that only a minimum distance of the paired conductors are untwisted so as to minimize the potential for EMI/RFI and crosstalk between the pairs.
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The QNAP NAS Pairs Perfectly With Axis Cameras and Software

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David Engebretson
October 1, 2015
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The perfect marriage.


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Christmas in July

Industry Wishlist
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David Engebretson
July 18, 2013
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My daughter, now 14, has decided that indeed there is no Santa Claus. I have tried to explain to her that if you believe in Santa, he will bring you goodies on Christmas Day. 


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It is very interesting how media and cultural inputs can affect how we look at our world
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David Engebretson
May 15, 2013
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It is very interesting how media and cultural inputs can affect how we look at our world


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Thermal Imaging Camera for Outdoor Surveillance

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David Engebretson
February 8, 2013
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As loyal readers are aware, my daughter and I are rapidly preparing for the upcoming zombie apocalypse. As fervent viewers of “The Walking Dead,” we came to the decision that the addition of a crossbow to our growing arsenal was in order. After receiving the weapon (there should be some way to limit the per-day dollars that can be spent ordering stuff over the Internet) we took the crossbow to our summer cabin in Michigan to have some target shooting fun.
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The Times They Are a Changin’

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David Engebretson
December 19, 2011
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In some ways, things were better in the old days. Once I was young, working on the Illinois Tollway for $6 an hour (in 1972 that was really good money), gas was $0.39 a gallon, and I received retroactive back pay as a loyal member of Teamsters Local #705.
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Hard Drive Shortage: Advice from SDM's Contributing Technology Editor

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David Engebretson
November 29, 2011
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Flood waters that have besieged parts of Thailand and affected the production of hard drives could possibly become a problem for our industry around February or March 2012. If the DVRs and NVRs you are installing require specialized hard drives, and they were being built at the flooded factory, there well could be equipment shortages and/or greatly increased costs for these devices.
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Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy?

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David Engebretson
November 15, 2011
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Late in the summer season and after extensive lobbying from my lovely wife, we purchased a small above-ground swimming pool for our backyard. The idea was to provide a safe place for our daughter to enjoy water sports with her friends.
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The Cloud Model - Both Sides Now

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David Engebretson
October 17, 2011
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I suspect that everyone knows by now that the business traveling life isn’t glamorous. On a recent trip to San Juan, as the clouds rolled in for the daily afternoon deluge that is typical for a Puerto Rican summer, I realized that the only real beauty in air travel is watching the clouds as the plane descends into the greater Chicagoland area, and I’m almost home.
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