New two-channel device connects surveillance systems over long distancesCreated: 8/4/2010 10:03:30 PMComNet recently introduced a new two-channel device, the CNFE2CL2MC, that allows Ethernet-based equipment to connect with each other using non-traditional media.
The new item connects Ethernet inputs and transports over a
coaxial cable or twisted pair telephone wire. By allowing two separate Ethernet channels to work through one unit, the device solves density challenges that can plague many modem installers.
Andrew Acquarulo, ComNet’s president and COO, said the CNFE2CL2MC “was initiated as a solution to allow the end user to control cost by enabling them to utilize existing media for an Ethernet network.”
The device is ideally used in conjunction with surveillance cameras, camera controls or telephone systems. In many occasions, CCTV cable or twisted pair connections are already in place during an installation. Thus, using the new device with the existing cables allows users to transport Ethernet data from various security equipment to a network.
By making the device compatible with coaxial cables, individuals will have more extension options than are available with traditional CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables. The new item can extend distances between different equipment up to 500 meters using a coaxial cable.
The ability to connect surveillance devices over long distances has become an essential need for law enforcement agencies that want to deter crime. Police departments in Connecticut and Florida have recently invested in new technology to improve their surveillance systems, using fiber-optic cables and new high-tech gadgetry.
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