What
is an Ethernet Extender?
Ethernet extenders
(a.k.a. LAN extenders) are networking devices that operate over existing Ethernet cabling or standard
voice-grade copper twisted-pair wiring to transparently drive Ethernet communications beyond the distance limitation of 328 feet or 100
meters as specified by the IEEE standard 802.3 .
Ethernet extenders drive longer range, high-speed data communication between geographically separated
Ethernet LANs or LAN devices and create very cost effective bridged-Ethernet connections. Ethernet Extenders can be used for Point-to-Point (Backbone) runs or Point-to-Multipoint (Ethernet DSLAM - Digital subscriber line access Mux - telephone wiring install) and are typically deployed in Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Hospitality High Speed Internet Access environments. Ethernet Extenders can be referred to as Network extenders, LAN extenders and Ethernet cable extenders and use a variety of transmission technologies over physical media such as copper or fiber. Extenders that use copper wiring operate on 1 or 2 pair unconditioned wiring (POTS) up to category rated twisted pair (CAT3...CAT6).
Key Benefits of using Ethernet Extenders
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Plug and Play
operation - use common RJ-45 Ethernet jacks |
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Use existing
voice-grade copper wiring (single twisted-pair)
up to category- rated
cabling infrastructures |
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Huge Cost saving over
alternative solutions |
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Installs
quickly and easily - get your remote office LAN up in minutes |
Why use Ethernet Extenders?
One benefit of Ethernet extenders is they can eliminate the need for
installing expensive Switches and CAT5 cable. Ethernet extenders can use
fiber-optic or copper twisted-pair cables to transparently send packets at
full-line rate to a peered LAN up to five miles away. While networks
typically deploy Ethernet extenders within a limited geographical area,
this area need not be limited to one building. Ethernet extenders can
create effective bridged-Ethernet connections across streets or over a
college or enterprise campus and between Ethernet LANs up to five miles
apart.
Ethernet extenders are cost-effective alternatives to more complicated and
pricey wiring installations such as CAT5 cable. Ethernet extenders are
plug-and-play devices that you can install quickly to take advantage of
existing copper twisted-pair network infrastructure. Depending on the
required data rate, some Ethernet extender models can increase the
distance of an Ethernet link extension beyond five miles.
Ethernet Extenders eliminate the need for installing expensive 802.3 repeaters, twisted pair (CAT5/CAT6) cabling, or fiber and associated fiber transceivers. Ethernet Extenders provide the most cost effective solutions for any LAN extension project, including Wireless Access Point installation, POE (Power over Ethernet), IP Security Camera and POS (Point of Sale) applications.
Ethernet Extenders create effective seamless LAN connections across disparate LANs in office parks, across streets, around college campuses, joining remote buildings or within large enterprise businesses. Data communication in extreme environments such as diving bells, mining shafts, outdoor entertainment venues, movie theaters, Cruise ships, remote island neighbors, Antarctic remote monitoring stations, Marinas, International Space Station and Military troops in the field have all benefited from the use of Ethernet Extender Kits.
Ethernet Extender Solutions
At Patton, we offer a wide range of award-winning Ethernet
extenders to serve your networking needs, including both copper and
fiber models. Our auto-rate adaptation feature ensures the highest speed
possible across great distances. Unlike many LAN extenders, Patton
extenders with auto-rate adaptation can be set for multiple data rates and
require no difficult configuration when connecting to LANs at different
distances.
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