Patton electronic 2168 - Manual

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Product Model Model 2168 Multi-Rate CopperLink Ethernet Extender
Product Name Multi-Rate CopperLink Ethernet Extender
Product Manager John Grant Contact [email protected]
Who are the customers for the Model 2168?
The Patton Model 2168 Multi-Rate CopperLink Ethernet
Extender enables the utilization of existing copper infrastructure
for high-speed Ethernet extensions at data rates up to 16.67
Mbps. The Model 2168 includes seven asymmetrical and
symmetrical settings, which provide the flexibility to increase the
distance or speed of the Ethernet data links.
The Model 2168 is targeted to users or service providers that
need high-speed Ethernet data links over their existing copper
infrastructure. Primary customers the Model 2168 is targeted
to include but are not limited to CLEC’s, ISP’s, Educational
Facilities (Campus), MTU/MDU’s, and corporate/government
offices. Popular applications for the CopperLink include Ethernet extension, medical imaging, video-
conferencing, Ethernet Bridging, and inter-connecting remote devices or remote networks to a central
LAN. The variable symmetrical data rates ensure the highest possible data rate is achieved over
various lengths and types of copper wire and environments. Variable asymmetrical line rates make the
Model 2168 the ideal solution for service providers who want to differentiate their services or extend
the reach of their customer base. The Model 2168 allows service providers to offer unparalleled
performance for applications such as: always on Internet access, real time bi-directional video
streaming, and various multimedia applications.
Typical applications include:
LAN-to-LAN Bridging: The Model 2168 connects remote LANs over a high-speed, symmetrical or
asymmetrical link. The 2168/R unit is placed at the remote location and the 2168/L unit is placed at
the central or primary site to provide a LAN-to-LAN connection over a voice-grade wire. This
application will generally be made over a symmetrical link.
Ethernet Extension: The Model 2168 overcomes the 328 ft (100m) limitations of Ethernet with a
symmetrical or asymmetrical data link at distances up to 6,656 ft (2.03 km) and speeds up to 16.67
Mbps. The Model 2168 point-to-point solution does not require the use of Ethernet repeaters.
This
application will generally be made over a symmetrical link.
Dedicated Internet Services: The Model 2168 CopperLink technology enables ISP’s to deliver
dedicated high-speed Internet access from a Point-of-Presence (POP) to a customer premise. A
2168/L is used at the POP and a 2168/R is used at the customer premise. The switch selectable
rates (various asymmetrical and symmetrical settings) allow the ISP’s to sell differentiated services
as well increase the number of perspective customers due to a longer reach. This application
generally will be made over an asymmetrical link.
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