CopperLink™ Model 2157
4.6-Mbps Ethernet Extender with Auto-Rate Adaptation
The CopperLink™ Model 2157 4.6-Mbps Ethernet Extender with Auto-Rate Adaptation provides high speed/long-distance LAN extension over copper wires.



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Features & Benefits
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  • High Speed Extension—With the Model 2157 you get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps over just a single twisted pair of copper
  • Auto-rate Selection—Just plug the units in, and they will determine the maximum rate possible for the connection
  • CopperLink 2-Wire Connection—Easy 2-wire CopperLink connection via built-in RJ-11 port
  • Auto-sensing Ethernet—Auto 10 or 100Base-T and full or half-duplex Ethernet operation
  • Transparent LAN Bridging—Passes higher layer protocols and supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging
  • Automatic Learning, Aging, and Filtering—Only allows packets with addresses outside the LAN to be forwarded


Overview
--Image: RACKABLE! Rack Mount Available -- LAN extension doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. The 2157 LAN Extenders are easy to use and take advantage of the existing copper twisted-pair infrastructure to connect LANs at rates up to 4.6 Mbps.

Whether it's connecting corporate LANs or remote offices, the 2157 is the simple solution for ensuring the best combination of speed and distance in the industry. Many LAN extenders are set for a single rate, or require difficult configurations in order to connect LANs at different distances. With its auto-rate adaptation feature, the Model 2157 ensures that users get the highest speed possible for the distances they are trying to reach. To make it even simpler to use, the Model 2157 comes with a built in MDI-X switch to allow easy connection to LANs or PCs with no need for worrying about whether you have a cross-over cable or not. Setup is as consists of connecting the Ethernet port, connecting the copper twisted pair, and powering up the units! Patton's Model 2157 is the perfect fit for cost-effective, simple, and efficient LAN extension!

Model 2157 Extension Distances


Line
Rate
No Noise
26g (0.4 mm)
24g (0.5 mm)
22g (0.6 mm)
20g (0.8 mm)
19g (0.9 mm)
kbps
miles
km
miles
km
miles
km
miles
km
miles
km
200
4.4
7.0
5.7
9.4
8.0
13.1
10.3
16.8
12.1
19.7
392
4.0
6.6
5.4
8.8
7.5
12.3
9.7
15.8
10.8
17.5
520
3.8
6.2
5.1
8.3
7.1
11.6
9.2
14.9
9.7
15.8
776
3.5
5.6
4.6
7.5
6.0
9.8
7.8
12.7
8.8
14.3
1160
3.0
4.9
4.0
6.4
5.2
8.4
6.7
11.0
7.5
12.3
1544
2.8
4.6
3.7
6.1
4.9
7.9
6.4
10.3
6.7
11.0
2056
2.5
4.0
3.3
5.3
4.2
6.9
5.6
9.0
5.9
9.6
2312
2.3
3.8
3.1
5.0
4.0
6.6
5.3
8.6
5.6
9.1
2696
2.3
3.7
3.0
5.0
4.0
6.4
5.2
8.4
5.5
8.9
3080
2.2
3.6
3.0
4.8
3.9
6.3
5.0
8.2
5.4
8.7
3464
2.1
3.4
2.7
4.5
3.6
5.8
4.7
7.6
4.9
8.0
3848
1.9
3.1
2.5
4.1
3.3
5.3
4.3
7.0
4.5
7.4
4232
1.7
2.8
2.3
3.7
2.9
4.8
3.9
6.3
4.1
6.6
4616
1.5
2.5
2.0
3.3
2.6
4.2
3.4
5.5
3.6
5.9

CopperLink™ Copper Ethernet Extenders

Take your network connections faster and farther over existing voice-grade wire with Patton CopperLink™ Ethernet Extenders!

Max. Distance
Max. Speed
Distance at Max. Speed
CopperLink™ Model
1 mile
(1.6 km)
50 Mbps
800 feet
(243.9 m)
1.1 miles
(1.8 km)
16.6 Mbps
3,125 feet
(952.5 m)
0.75 miles
(1.2 km)
12 Mbps
4,000 feet
(1219.2 m)
5.7 miles
(9.2 km)
4.6 Mbps
2.0 miles
(3.2 km)
Model 2157
5.7 miles
(9.2 km)
2.3 Mbps
3.1 miles
(5 km)
5 miles
(8 km)
144 kbps
5 miles
(8 km)


Applications
Model


Specifications

Protocol: Transparent to higher layer protocols. Supports 802.1 Q VLAN tagged packet transmission
Transmission Line: Single twisted pair
Line Rates: Auto-Rate adaptive from 192 kbps to 4.6 Mbps
DTE Rates: All 64k steps from 192 to 4608 kbps
Line Coding: TC-PAM
LED Status Indicators: WAN: Link, TD, RD, Ethernet: Link, 10/100, TD, RD, Power
Connectors: RJ-11 on copper line side, RJ-45 for Ethernet connection, shrouded male IEC320 power connector;
Power: External 90 - 260 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz (Universal Input), 10 W. external 40 - 60 VDC, 10W (DC option)
Line Interface: Transformer coupled, 1500 VAC isolation.
Compliance: FCC Part 15, CE Mark per EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, UL1950 UL and cUL listed (Rev A: Listing in process)
Op. Temp.: 32 - 122°F (0 - 50°C)
Humidity: 5 - 95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 - 15,000 ft (0 - 4,600 m)
Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.6 x 1.62 in. (185 x 168 x 41 mm)
Weight: 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg).


Ordering Information Email: sales@patton.com    Tel: +1 301-975-1000
2157/L/UI CopperLink Rate Adaptive 4.6 Mbps Ethernet Extender 1 Local Unit 100-240V Power Supply Included
2157/R/UI CopperLink Rate Adaptive 4.6 Mbps Ethernet Extender 1 Remote Unit 100-240V Power Supply Included
2157/UI-2PK CopperLink Rate Adaptive 4.6 Mbps Ethernet Extender Kit (1 Local Unit and 1 Remote Unit) 100-240V Power Supplies Included
 

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Certifications (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view
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