Cable Extenders
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Veracity HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 8 LINKLOCK Eight Channel Unit With LINKLOCK - 1 x Network (RJ-45) - 1640.42 ft Extended Range
LINKLOCK™ technology provides secure tamper-proof network connections over coax cable
LINKLOCK options are available in Veracity's high performance HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 and Base 8 Ethernet and POE over coax devices.
- Tamper-proof Ethernet and POE over coax
- 8 tamper-proof channels per Base unit
- Tampering or interference with cabling shuts down channel
- Relay contact alarm output on tamper, with reset pins
- 32 POE or POE Plus channels in 1U with four Base units
- Automatic configuration for simple installation
- Full duplex 100Base-TX performance on each coax
LINKLOCK™ detects any disconnection/reconnection or tampering with any part of the cabling between the Base unit and the IP camera or other POE device.
When Is LINKLOCK Required ?
Any externally mounted IP cameras potentially leave an exposed network connection which could be used by attackers to access the rest of the network - to disable the surveillance system for example. This may also expose the corporate network as this is often bridged to the surveillance network. LINKLOCK prevents such attacks by completely disconnecting power and data for that channel whenever it detects a cable disconnection or reconnection or even any tampering such as "tapping in" to the coax or network cables.
How Does LINKLOCK Work ?
LINKLOCK works by constantly monitoring the POE power connection and data transmissions. It can detect even subtle changes or interruptions in the data transmission characteristics which will trigger disconnection and alarm, whilst remaining extremely robust against false alarms. Once triggered and disconnected, the channel can be re-established via the reset pins after suitable action is taken to determine the cause of the alarm (i.e. a possible attacker).
HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base LINKLOCK Option
LINKLOCK™ is available as an option on Veracity's HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 and Base 8 models of Ethernet and POE over coax adaptors. The Base unit accepts external power via a POE switch or a DC power supply. It sends power over the coax link to the Camera unit. The camera unit in turn provides POE (Power-overEthernet) to the IP camera. See HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 or Base 8 datasheets for full information on HIGHWIRE.
LINKLOCK provides
protection to both the coaxial cable and the Ethernet cable connecting the IP camera to the HIGHWIRE Camera unit (sections A and B in the diagram opposite). LINKLOCK disconnection (blocking mode) is triggered when: The coaxial cable A is disconnected The Ethernet cable B is disconnected The coaxial cable A is disrupted The Ethernet cable B is disrupted Note that having a secure or encrypted link over the coax alone does not prevent intrusion as the Ethernet link to the camera would still be open and unsecured without LINKLOCK.
When blocking mode is enabled, all external equipment is immediately isolated from the internal LAN. The internally-located HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 or 8 unit will : Remove POE Power from the coaxial cable (this disconnects and switches off the HIGHWIRE Camera unit and IP camera). Completely disable its coaxial network interface for the triggered channel only. Close the alarm relay contact and indicate the alarm channel with a red LED.
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Veracity 8-Port Hi-POE Extender LONGSPAN Base 8 - 8 x Network (RJ-45) - 2690.29 ft Extended Range
LONGSPAN®is an attractive alternative to fibre as it delivers data AND power over the same cable at long distances.
LONGSPAN Base 8™ integrates 8 LONGSPAN®links with a gigabit switch, requiring only one main network switch port per eight channels, saving on overall costs.
Unrivalled range and bandwidth
IP cameras can demand peak network bandwidth of several times their average data rate while transmitting high-activity or low-light scenes.LONGSPAN®products are designed to connect IP cameras at ranges of up to 820 metres (with Cat6 cable), supporting the 200Mbps aggregate bandwidth required for full-duplex 100Base-TX Ethernet. LONGSPAN devices therefore ensure perfect image quality at all times, even at the longest cable ranges.
Multi channel integration
The Base 8 variant of the LONGSPAN range integrates eight long-range LONGSPAN links with a gigabit Ethernet switch for scalable, high-density, multi-channel installations. Each rack-mountable unit requires only one main network switch port per eight LONGSPAN channels, saving on overall costs. An SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) socket is provided for an optional fibre uplink connection for maximum flexibility. Up to four Base 8 units can be mounted in 1U, with an optional rear-mounted 1U power supply, delivering an impressive channel density of 32 per U. A 1U faceplate with four Base slots and rack mounting tray are available as optional accessories.High power POE
LONGSPAN Base 8 offers four 30W POE channels (802.3at) and four 70W POE channels (802.3bt). This allows significant flexibility in overall system design and power budgets for IP cameras. The four 30W links have the same POE range as standard LONGSPAN devices. The four 70W links have POE ranges for typical POE classes as indicated in the Base 8 High Power Range.Note that to exploit POE levels above 25W, LONGSPAN Max devices must be used at the camera end. LONGSPAN Base 8 is equipped with a cooling fan which automatically switches on at higher power loads. See POE reference tables below for power and distance information.
Non POE application
For network-only non-POE applications, any LONGSPAN Base 8 link can be connected to a "Lite" version of LONGSPAN, which is designed for
long-distance data transmission only.Longer range
For even more extreme distances, LONGSPAN links can automatically drop to 10Base-T operation to support a range of up to 1,050 metres (3,450ft), and still deliver sufficient POE (over Cat6) to power a 13W IP camera.Designed for installers
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All LONGSPAN devices self-configure for the best performance every time they are connected. No user setup, no DIP switch settings, and no system pairings are required.$1,152.68
