A multiplexer is a device that takes multiple analog signals and forwards the selected input into a single line. As the old saying goes, sharing is caring. It still holds true today, whether you’re splitting the last doughnut in the office, or sharing input signals for a device. In that case, having a multiplexer is a very handy thing indeed. At their core, multiplexers can be used to increase the total data transmitted over the network by allowing several connections over a single channel. This increases the efficiency of transmitting various signal types. From digital and video to analog and optical, these devices increase the scalability of your data transfer and help your organization reduce costs.
If you want greater communications flexibility and better management of your routers, hubs, or server farms, a multiplexer is the way to go. However, there are some things to bear in mind when you’re purchasing them. Different multiplexers are rated for different networks and sizes of the networks...
