Patton’s EHA2172 breaks distance and speed barriers with up to 50 Mbps full-duplex and 
distances of up to 5,500 feet (1,700m) over already existing infrastructure cabling.
EnviroNET™Model EHA2172
Ruggedized 50-Mbps Ethernet Extender
Extenders
The Model EHA2172 simplifies network 
extension by utilizing twisted-pair infrastructure previously used for legacy systems such 
as serial circult TTL, RS-232 and RS422/485, phone lines, or even alarm circuits 
to be used for extending or connecting 
Ethernet devices together. With a pair of 
EHA2172s (or combined with a Patton 2172 
or 2172R), a user can extend network connections up to 5,500 feet. Reusing already 
existing infrastructure for Ethernet
Networking eliminates purchasing expensive
fiber and Cat5E or greater cabling. Most
important, it completely eliminates the has-
sle, expense, and downtime of cable installa-
tions. The EHA2172 operates in rugged envi-
ronments and is NEMA3 certified. The
EHA2172’s steel case can be conveniently
mounted on a wall or pole.
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50 Mbps, Full-Duplex Operation 
Over Twisted-Pair
Reduces the cost and hassles of new installations. Utilizes installed voice-grade twisted pairs 
to eliminate the expense of fiber or Cat5e cabling.
NEMA 3 Compliant, Ruggedized 
Steel Enclosure
Protection against elements such as dirt, rain, 
sleet, snow, dust, and that will be undamaged by 
the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Plug and Play
No configuration or cable hassles during installation with auto-sensing 10/100, full or half 
duplex, and auto MDI-X.
Extended Temperature 0 to 50ºC
Operates in environments that do not have 
heating or cooling options.
Flexible installation
Wall or DIN rail mountable.
EnviroNET™EH Series
Environmentally Hardened
Built to NEMA 4 specs, the durable EH
Series protects against rain, sleet, snow, 
dirt, dust, ice build-up, high humidity (moisture) and 
physical tampering. Able to operate in temperatures 
ranging from 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C), it is ideal for use 
in environments with controlled temperatures.
NEMA 4 self-sealing brass
cable glands for network con-
nections and power feeds 
‘O’ ring maintains IP68
seal at connector interface
Panel gasket maintains
IP68 seal to panel
Mating connectors
install kit included
Shielded CAT5e coupler
maintains screening
Sealing gland and cage optimized to 
maintain IP68 seal and provide secure 
cable restraint without disrupting signal
Coupling ring, screw thread 
provides secure cable coupling
Shroud for RJ-45 provides protection 
against damage through misuse and positive alignment for mating of connectors