Altronix NETWAY5B Installation Guide

NetWay5B

5-Port Hardened Switch Board

Altronix Netway5B is a space-saving hardened switch board that mounts easily inside of Altronix enclosures,
improving installation efficiency. It is an ideal solution in all Maximal and Trove series products, allowing for
the connection of up to 4 IP devices within the enclosure – utilizing a single Ethernet cable going to the headend.

Features:

Overview:

Input:

• PoE (IEEE 802.3at standard midspan/endspan), or
12VDC or 24VDC from a UL Listed power source.

Output:

• Five (5) data ports.

Ethernet:

• Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps ports.

• Connectivity: RJ45, auto-crossover.

• Wire type: 4-pair CAT5e or higher
structured cable.

• Distance: up to 100m.

• Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps, half/full duplex,
auto negotiation.

LED Indicators:

• Individual IP Link status, 10/100Base-T/active
LEDs for each port.

Environmental:

• Operating Ambient Temperature:

-30ºC to 70ºC (-22ºF to 158ºF).

• Storage Temperature:

-40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).

• Humidity: 20 to 85%, non-condensing.

• Operating Altitude: -304.8 to 2,000m.

Applications:

• Allows for the networking of multiple remote
devices without the need for running multiple
cables from the main switch/server.

Mechanical:

• Dimensions (L x W x H approx.):

5.25” x 3.25” x 1” (133.4mm x 82.6mm x 25.4mm).

Installation Instructions:

Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and with all local
codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Wiring should be UL Listed and/or Recognized wire suitable for the
application. NetWay5B is not intended to be connected to outside plant leads and should be installed indoors
within the protected premises.

1. Mount NetWay5B in the desired location/enclosure (mounting hardware included).

2. Connect NetWay5B to power source and Ethernet devices:
NetWay5B can be powered either by a UL Listed 12/24VDC power source, e.g. Altronix eFlow
power supply/charger or by IEEE 802.3at compatible PoE source. If it is powered by PoE, the structured cable
from headend must be connected to RJ45 jack marked [Port 1 PoE Input] and Ports 2 through 5 are used for
data transmission. If 12/24VDC power source is connected, it is automatically recognized by NetWay5B.
PoE, even if present, is not used and any Port can be used for data transmission.

Using PoE as a Power Source:

a. Connect structured cable from ethernet headend device to RJ45 jack marked [Port 1 PoE Input]
(Fig. 1, pg. 2).
b. Connect Access Control boards, Altronix LINQ units or other IP devices to RJ45 jacks marked [Port 2]
through [Port 5] (Fig. 1, pg. 2). Refer to the corresponding Installation Guides for details.

Using UL Listed 12/24VDC Power Source:

a. Connect a UL Listed power source to the [+12/24V –] terminals carefully observing polarity
(Fig. 1, pg. 2).
b. Connect structured cable from ethernet headend device to any RJ45 jack (Fig. 1, pg. 2).
c. Connect Access Control boards, Altronix LINQ units or other IP devices to the remaining RJ45 jacks
(Fig. 1, pg. 2). Refer to the corresponding Installation Guides for details.

Fig. 1

+

–

12/24V

PORT 1

POE INPUT

Parameter Description

Input Power
Requirements

Output

Indicators

PoE (53.5V), current draw: 1.8W (IEEE 802.3at standard midspan/endspan),
12VDC, current draw: 150mA or 24VDC, current draw: 75mA
from a UL Listed power source.

Five (5) data ports.

Individual IP Link status, 10/100Base-T/active LEDs for each port.

Operating Ambient Temperature: -30ºC to 70ºC (-22ºF to 158ºF).

Environmental
Conditions

Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).
Humidity: 20 to 85%, non-condensing.
Operating Altitude: -304.8 to 2,000m.

Weights (approx.)

Product: 0.25 lb. (0.11 kg) | Shipping: 0.75 lb. (0.34 kg).

PORT 2

PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5

Technical Specifications:

Netway5B

Altronix Corp.

Brooklyn, NY US

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