Enable-IT 860C User Manual
Ethernet Extension Experts
Enable-IT 860C
Ethernet Extender Kit
User Manual
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 4
1
INTRODUCING THE ENABLE-IT 860 ETHERNET EXTENDER KIT 5
About the 860 Rev E Ethernet Extender Kit 5
Key Benefits 6
Summary of Features 6
Typical Use Applications 7
2 INSTALLING THE ENABLE-IT 860 ETHERNET EXTENDER UNITS 8
Site Plan – Installation Design Considerations 8
Unpacking the 860 Ethernet Extender Kit 9
Perform an out of the box Test 9
Performing the On-Site Installation 9
Mounting the 860 Ethernet Extender Kit 10
Building the 860 Interlink wiring 10
Attaching cabling and devices 10
Troubleshooting & Performance Settings (DIP switch) 11
3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Online Technical Services 11
World Wide Web Site 11
Returning Products for Repair 11
4 ENABLE-IT INC. LIMITED WARRANTY 12
5 CONTACT US 14
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information needed to install and use the Enable-IT
860 Ethernet Extender Kit. This guide is intended for use by technicians who are
responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. Consequently, it is
assumed that the installer has a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area
Networks) and voice telecom wiring.
If the information in the release notes that are shipped with your product differs
from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat
Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the Enable-IT World Wide
Web site: http://www.ethernetextender.com/manuals/860C Manu al. pdf
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Unit Model
Wiring
LAN Data Rate
Max. Distance
I
NTRODUCING THE 860C ETHERNET EXTENDER KIT
Congratulations on purchasing the Enable-IT’s 860C Ethernet Extender Kit — the
simplest method to stretch your broadband solutions for in-building deployment in
commercial office buildings, hotels, and multi-tenant residential units.
The 860C E xtended Ethernet Unit offers the Lowest Cost Solution in a simple design for
rapid install using existing RG58/RG6 coaxial cable and 2-pair Category wiring or better.
This chapter contains introductory information about the 860C Extended Ethernet Unit
and how it can be used in your network. It covers the following topics:
• About the 860C Extended Ethernet Unit
• Key Benefits
• Summary of Features
• Typical Applications
About the 860C Extended Ethernet Kit
The 860C Extended Ethernet Kit solves the problem of high costs associated with
stretching your backbone with traditional fiber or a series of hubs/repeaters.
In many office buildings, preferred network access is a dedicated Ethernet line,
however Ethernet over twisted pair wiring has its distance limitations of just 328 ft. In
order to drive Ethernet signal further, one would have to add repeaters to each
segment of 328ft twisted pair cabling; this is often insuffi cient and to costly in multistory buildings. Fortunately, the Enable-IT 860C Series Extended Ethernet can push
the reach of Ethernet to more than (20) twenty times the typical Ethernet distance
over RG58/RG6 coaxial cabling and 2-pair Category wiring infrastruct ure or better.
A simple design methodology would be to think of the 860C extending a standard
Ethernet line up to 6,000 (1,828m) with a (4) Port 10/100 Ethernet switch and can also
include dual voice lines simultaneously.
To increase the durability and extended use of the product providing maximum future
technology protection, 860C Extended Ethernet Unit meets the challenge of modern
switched LANs and allows you to add features and capacity as your network expands.
The Enable-IT 860C Extended Ethernet has been tested to provide full duplex transport
up to 100MB/s over CAT5e cabling or BNC coaxial cabling.
Up to 1,313ft (400m) - 100Mbps
1,400ft (426m) to 2,624ft (800m) - 90Mbps
860 (2) pair CA T 3 up to CAT 6 100Mbps FD 6,000ft / 1,828m
Up to 6,000ft (1,828m) - 40Mbps
* Actual data rate will vary on the quality of the copper wire, twisted pair and environmental factors
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