Overview

The ER8500U is another component of NITEK’s exciting EtherStretch solution, allowing for the use of standard Cat5 UTP (or better) cabling to provide power and 10/100 connectivity well past the limits of standard Ethernet. The ER8500U is a head-end receiver that will power and communicate to up to 8 remote devices over UTP runs. The ER8500U incorporates an integrated power supply to power each run and a built-in Ethernet switch with Gigabit LAN connectivity. The ER8500U can be controlled and monitored over a built-in web server. The ER8500U can maintain 10/100 Ethernet links over standard UTP cabling up to 600m.

The ER8500U is a multi-port Ethernet Switch and PoE+ supply adapted for 10/100 communication over standard UTP cabling. This layer 2 switch has Gigabit LAN and SFP connections to consolidate communications. When used in conjunction with either an ET1500U or an ET4500U transmitter unit (sold separately) operating distances for 100Mb communication on each coax link can reach 600m/1970ft. Even longer distances can be reached at 10Mb.

The ER8500U receiver provides 802.3at level power to devices at up to 300m, and greater than 802.3af power levels up to 600m (see PoE wattage chart for specifics). The ER8500U receiver and ET1500U (or ET4500U) transmitters require very little installation time and absolutely no setup/configuration. Simply connect a network device to the transmitter, and install UTP run(s) between transmitter(s) and receiver. LED connectivity indicators on the receiver show the status of the communications and power. More detailed information and high-level control are available via the device’s web page.