The eCon 3011 is a new Ethernet solution that can help networks function in between twisted-pair cables and multimode or single mode fibre-optic cable. This Ethernet media covertor is a good thing to have especially for industrial environments.
With the fast evolution of Ethernet solutions and businesses aggressively trying to improve their existing networks, the main issue here is trying to accommodate all forms of data or file transmission over an Ethernet along with due consideration for the cabling types used.
The eCon3011 also supports fast Ethernet as well as power over the Ethernet. It also has a variety of settings, switch mode and converter mode. With the flexibility that the eCon3011, current Ethernet settings are bound to improve together with the various benefits that it brings along once it is considered for installation.
The new eCon 3011 is a fast Ethernet media convertor designed for use in industrial environments. Available from Harting, the device performs signal conversion between shielded twisted-pair cable and multimode or single mode fibre-optic cable, and also supports POWER over Ethernet (PoE).
The unit is designed to ease the migration to optical-fibre communication in industrial applications where electrical Ethernet data transmission reaches the limits of its performance, allowing users to extend the range and improve EMC immunity. It allows users to replace optical fibre with twisted pair or vice versa.
The eCon 3011 Fast Ethernet media convertor supports Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s), and offers a number of settings. In switch mode, it works in store-and-forward switching mode similar to an unmanaged Ethernet switch. In convertor mode, it runs at 100 Mbit/s (full duplex) with minimal latency. In PoE mode, it allows power to be distributed directly to a node on the network such as a PoE camera, says the company.
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For technology to make its way properly in integrating business with the benefits of automating normal day operations, cabling and networking planning is a need. But it doesn’t stop there. Remember, you also have to consider what type of cables to use that will be able to handle the data flow. Networking experts normally suggest the CAT 4 or CAT 5 cables. For the normal person, these are too technical in nature and chances are you would go with the cheaper one. That does not follow all the time.
CAT 4 Cabling (Category 4 Cables)
From Wikipedia:
Category 4 is a description of a cable that consists of four unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wires with a data rate of 16 Mbit/s and performance of up to 20 MHz. It was used in token ring networks, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T4, and is no longer common or used in new installations. It was quickly superseded by Category 5/5e cable, both of which have 100±15 ohm impedance.
Depending on your network needs, the CAT 4 cabling allows optimized performance of up to 20 MHz and used in toke ring networks. This type of cabling is normal for starting companies who are fine with the standard data transfer rates and are not planning to upgrade to use other types of transfer that include audio and image transfers in their network.
CAT 5 Cabling (Category 5 Cables)
From Wikipedia:
Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5 or “Cable and Telephone”, is a twisted pair cable type designed for high signal integrity. Many such cables are unshielded but some are shielded. Category 5 has been superseded by the Category 5e specification. This type of cable is often used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet, and is also used to carry many other signals such as basic voice services, token ring, and ATM (at up to 155 Mbit/s, over short distances).
This is the cabling that is recommended for the normal day businesses. You really never know when you may decide to upgrade your current system transfers. At the rate that technology is being used today, hardware is not the only thing that is upgrading with the times; software and programs too.
Cabling and networking solutions are not limited towards the business sector. It includes government and military groups which make use of technology and its fruits in the best way possible as well. Communication and data flow is likewise important for security matters concerning military tactics and surveillance. Seeing the nature of their purpose, you can just imagine the need for higher specs when it comes to cabling needs which are sure to be in for quite a lot when it comes to military intelligence and security needs.
Military sectors would do well to make use of high end wires such as the Infantry Fileld Wire Type. They are designed for use in military communication in areas where mountainous and dangerous areas are a given. Designed to withstand the various climate levels and varying conditions of military settings and conditions, this is perhaps the best cabling product the military can turn to these days.
The materials speak for itself. It is composed of 4 strands of 0.28 mm, copper wire and 3 strands of 0.28 mm steel wire. The conductor consists of 4 tinned soft or annealed copper wires and three galvanized steel wires. You can read more on the actual specs here.
It can likewise be easily withdrawn but the best thing about the Infantry Fileld Wire Type WD-1/TT is that it is suitable for all needs and conditions set forth by expected and fortuitous events in the world of the military. Hectic and demanding as it may, the Infantry Fileid Wire is a great solution if you want top of the line wiring suitable for all conditions thrown in your operations.
Ethernet extenders continue to take the world by storm as far as offering new solutions and with the new Gefen TV Ethernet extender solutions, another dimension of offering better solutions using the in-wall power line cables to deliver Ethernet to any location that has existing power jacks. With that in mind, another solution towards broadening the scope of Internet access without the need for additional cabling.
Apparently we are seeing an aggressive evolution using wireless technology but one thing that experts are wary about is the quality of connection. The existing lines will be there and while we still use them for the usual voice calls, the discoveries of making use of existing infrastructure is certainly amazing.
Like most Ethernet extenders, the Gefen TV Ethernet is easy to install. Employing the familiar plug and play method of Ethernet delivery, the Gefen TV Ethernet can be utilized using power lines or coax extenders.
The GefenTV Ethernet over Power Line solution allows users to tap into any standard wall jack using in-wall power line cable to deliver the Ethernet to any room with a power jack, making Internet delivery supremely easy. Installation requires a connection of the Ethernet source to the sender, which is connected to a wall jack in the building. The receiver may be placed in any room, linked to another wall jack and delivering four Ethernet ports to be used as needed.
The GefenTV Ethernet over Coax extender uses standard coaxial cable to deliver Ethernet data throughout the home or office. In operation, the sender unit is connected to in-wall coax cabling, with the receiver placed in another room, connected to the existing cabling infrastructure. When connected and powered, both systems enable a simple method of extending the Internet signal without purchasing new cabling.
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Las Vegas, NV, January 2008, Enable-IT, Inc., a global dominating manufacturer of access solutions for broadband networks, today announced the availability of the Enable-IT 820 Super PoE Ethernet Extender Kit the world’s First Ethernet Extender with built in IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support natively.
Drive Ethernet and PoE up to 800ft on a single span of CAT5e cabling or telephone wire.
The Enable-IT 820 Single-Line Ethernet Extenders are the world’s only extender to combine Voice, Ethernet and PoE all into one simple solution. These elegant units are ideal for installing any WiFi Wireless Access Point, Security camera or other PoE powered equipment. They solve the high costs associated with stretching your backbone with traditional fiber or a series of hubs/repeaters and power requirements for your equipment. 
For detailed information on this unique product, please see
http://www.ethernetextender.com/ethernet extenders/820.php
We recently reviewed a one of a kind unique unpowered 2-pair Ethernet extender named the Enable-IT 820 LRE. The unit is capable of driving Ethernet and dual voice lines over plain old telephone copper (POTS) up to 600ft or 800ft on CAT5 or better. For those installations that require POE to also be combined you would have to use a Category 5 or better (4-pair twisted) for the backbone run in between 820 units. POE requires it’s own 2-pair for voltage so they can co-exist.
More info can be seen at: 820 Super PoE Ethernet Extender Kit
