10/100 Ethernet Extenders allow you to extend Ethernet services beyond the general IEEE 802.3 limits of 328ft / 100m using any existing copper wiring previously used in alarm circuits, E1/T1 circuits, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CCTV and CATV applications. For environments where the 10/100 LAN is being extended and network security is critical, Perle offers Managed Fast Ethernet Extenders that support all authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. To further protect ID’s and passwords from someone ‘snooping’ on the network, Perle Managed Ethernet Extenders provide secure management sessions by supporting SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS. These types of features are used when managing your corporate firewalls, switches and routers. This is why Perle makes them available in the eX-SM110 Managed Ethernet Extender.

These simple and effective point to point Ethernet Copper Extenders are perfect for commercial buildings, residential units, hospitality environments and remote offices … anywhere you need the ability to securely configure, monitor and manage long range Ethernet communication links between separated LANs or LAN devices (i.e. PCs, digital sensors, VoIP phones, WiFi Access Points, IP cameras and more). For high density applications check out the eX-CM110 Managed Fast Ethernet Extender Modules.

You will also appreciate how easy it is to set up the eX-SM110 with an intuitive Web Manager GUI and multiple methods of access. And, with support for IPv6, Perle Managed Ethernet Extenders provide organizations with investment protection to meet this rapidly growing standard.

10/100 Ethernet Extenders are also available as unmanaged standalone models with support for Commercial Temperature ranges and Extended Temperature ranges.

eX-SM110 Managed Fast Ethernet Extender Features

Perle’s advanced features such as Link Pass-Through, Interlink Fault Feedback, and Loopback allow Network administrators to “see everything” for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make Perle eX-SM110 Managed Ethernet Extenders the smart choice for IT professionals.

Extend Ethernet over twisted pair Extend an Ethernet link over category 5e, 6 and 7 cabling up to 10,000 feet (3 km)

Extend Ethernet over Coaxial cable

 Extend an Ethernet link over 75 ohm coaxial cable

High-Speed Performance

Utilizes second generation VDSL2 technology (ITU-T Recommendation G.993.) . When operating under “Profile 30a”, Perle Ethernet extenders can provide an aggregate VDSL line rate capability of over 200 mbps.

Actual distance and performance may vary depending on the type / gauge and condition of the wire used.

Plug and Play operation

Perle Ethernet Extenders will automatically configure your VDSL interlink connection. The CO/CPE peer association will be determined automatically by the Ethernet Extender. No need to set CO / CPE VDSL pairing.

Once a connection is made, both ends will automatically adjust relevant VDSL parameters to optimize the level of bandwidth possible across the copper link.
Link Pass-Through

With Link Pass-Through the state of the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet connection is “passed through” the VDSL link to the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet connection on its remote peer. A managed switch on the remote end can then report the state (link up or link down) to its network management system so that any errors can be detected and recovered early.

Competitive Ethernet extenders without this feature will never detect or report any error conditions.
Interlink Fault Feedback Similar to the Link Pass-Through feature, a loss of VDSL Interlink will drop the 10/100 Ethernet ports on each end until the link recovers.
Auto-Negotiation The Ethernet Extender supports auto negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX interface.
Auto-MDIX Auto-MDIX (Automatic Medium-Dependent Interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 interface and determines the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically adopts a compatible pinout.
Fixed Speed and Duplex Some Ethernet equipment require a fixed speed and duplex be used or cannot auto-negotiate. By disabling Auto-Negotiation on the Ethernet Extender, a fixed speed of 10 or 100 mbps as well as Full or half Duplex can be configured through DIP switches.
VLAN Transparent to tagged VLAN (802.1Q) packets.
Transparent to IP Video compression protocols Fully transparent to such IP video compression schemes such as MPEG-4, H.264 and MJPEG.
VDSL Configuration
  • Enable/Disable port
  • Set Port Name – Up to 8 characters
  • Set Role : Auto (Default) ,Local (CO), Remote (CPE)
  • Set Rate/Reach : High-Speed (default) , Long-Range
  • Set Symmetry : Asymmetric, Symmetric (default)
  • Set Low Bandwidth Alarm – SNMP trap
  • Select VDSL profile
  • Select Signal to Noise Ratio
  • Select upstream/downstream data rate
Quality of Service
  • Bandwidth Allocation via rate limiting
  • IEEE 802.1P tagged frame priority control
  • IEEE 802.1P priority tag remapping
  • IP TOS (Type of Service) priority for IPV4 Diffserv or IPV6 traffic class frames
  • Congestion Service Policy through WQF (Weighted Fair Queuing) or Strict Priority Queuing (default)
VLAN Tagging
  • Default – Transparent to VLAN frames
  • Enable discarding of tagged frames
  • Enable discarding of untagged frames
  • Untag – Removes any existing tag
  • Insert Tag – Insert (if original frame is untagged) or replace (if original frame is tagged) the VLAN ID and priority with the configured default VLAN ID and priority tag.
  • Insert Double tag (Q in Q) – Append an additional tag using the configured default VLAN ID and priority.
Unknown Multicast Frame filtering When enabled, Multicast frames with an unknown destination address are not allowed to egress the port.
Unknown Unicast Frame filtering When enabled, Unicast frames with an unknown destination address are not allowed to egress the port.
Unidirectional Ethernet When enabled, provides the ability to restrict port to one-way traffic flow. Used in applications such as unidirectional video broadcasting as well as providing security for Ethernet connections in accessible public areas.
Configuration Mode selection Select whether to use the on-board DIP switches or the management software for mode selection.
Auto-MDIX Can manually set Auto or MDIX on the copper port via on-board strap or via the management software. Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependent interface crossover) detects the signaling on the UTP interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With Auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the Ethernet Extender to the device on the other end of the cable.
Converter Information
  • User configurable Ethernet Extender name
  • User configurable VDSL-Interlink port name
  • User configurable copper port name
  • Hardware revision number
  • Firmware version number
DIP switch settings View hardware DIP switch settings.
10BaseT Extended Distance Normal/extended – default Normal. By configuring as “extended”, the 10baseT receiver sensitivity is increased providing the possibility of a 10BaseT connection greater than 100m.
VDSL Port Status
  • Port Name
  • Connector Type
  • Link State
    • Idle
    • Handshake
    • Training
    • Up
  • Loopback status
  • Remote Loopback (loopback status of VDSL peer)
  • Role : Local (CO) , Remote (CPE)
  • Current VDSL Profile
Control
  • Reset
  • Reset to factory default
  • Reset Statistical counters
  • Update firmware
  • Loopback mode. (On/Off)
  • Upload/download configuration
Detailed port statistics To assist in troubleshooting links, an extensive list of ingress and egress counters for both copper and VDSL ports are available. These statistics can be viewed locally via the management module or from a central SNMP NMS on the network.
Pause (IEEE 802.3xy) Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The Ethernet Extender supports pause negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX copper connection.
Remote Loopback The Ethernet Extender is capable of performing a loopback on the copper VDSL Interlink port.

eX-SM1110 Advanced Management Features

Enterprise and carrier-grade security is available through the support of strong authentication systems such as TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP. Secure in-band access is assured via SNMPv3, SSH CLI and secure HTTPS Internet browser.

SNMP
  • Full read/write capabilities via central SNMP servers and PerleVIEW
  • Send SNMP traps (up to 4 servers)
  • SNMPv3, V2C and V1
  • SNMPv3 – encryption and authentication for both management and trap support
  • RFC1213 MIB II
  • Proprietary MIB provided

Telnet / SSH CLI access

 In-band command line access via Telnet or SSH application
Internet Browser access
  • Fast and intuitive graphical web interface for use with common internet browsers such Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari
  • HTTP or secure HTTPS
  • PerleVIEW Central Management Platform

Console port CLI access

 Out-of-band command line access via Cisco compatible RJ45 serial console port using common “rolled” CAT5 cable.
Console port can be enabled (default) or disabled

Concurrent management sessions

 Run multiple management sessions simultaneously for multiple users

Inactivity timeout

 Protect secure management sessions by setting an inactivity timeout value

Alert event reporting

 Alert level events are stored in the local event log and sent as:
  • SNMP traps to up to 4 servers
  • SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG server
  • Email to user defined email address

Advanced IP feature set
  • IPV4 and IPV6 address support
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Dynamic DNS
  • NTP
  • TFTP
  • Telnet
  • SSH V2 and V1
  • HTTP
  • HTTPS

Advanced Management User Authentication with primary and secondary server support
  • TACACS+
  • RADIUS
  • LDAP
  • Active Directory via LDAP
  • RSA Secure ID-agent or via RADIUS authentification
  • Kerberos
  • NIS

Advanced Management User Authorization and Accounting
  • TACACS+
  • RADIUS

Encryption
  • AES (256/192/128), 3DES, DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR(RC4), ARCTWO(RC2)
  • Hashing Algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD160, SHA1-96, and MD5-96
  • Key exchange: RSA, EDH-RSA, EDH-DSS, ADH
  • X.509 Certificate verification: RSA, DSA

Access Control List

 An access control list can be created which can filter out only those workstations that are authorized to access the management resources. Filter on IP and/or Ethernet MAC addresses

Network Services Filter

 Enable only those network services on the management module that are allowed on your network (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP)

Firmware download

 Update the latest level firmware via TFTP or PerleVIEW

Hardware Specifications: eX-SM110 Managed Fast Ethernet Extenders

Management Module Indicators / reset

Power

  • Blinking green during startup cycle
  • Steady green: module has power and is ready
  • Red : error

ALM

Red alarm indicator activated when an alert event occurs

LKC

Green indicator indicating an active Ethernet link. Blinking indicates RX and TX of data

100/1000

  • Green - 1000 Mbps link
  • Yellow - 100 Mbps link
  • Off - 10 Mbps or no Link

Reset button

Recessed pinhole button resets module

Ethernet

Port

1 port RJ45 – 10/100 Base-TX - Shielded

Auto-MDIX

Auto-MDIX enables proper operation with either straight-through or crossover cabling

Distance

Distance up to 100 meters (328 feet) as per IEEE 802.3

Maximum Frame Size

1522 bytes

VDSL – Interlink

RJ45, BNC, Terminal Block

Ethernet Extenders must be connected in pairs using unconditioned wire. Circuits that run through signal equalization equipment are not permitted.

TIP and RING are polarity insensitive. Surge suppression of 400 volts between TIP and RING. Choice of RJ45, BNC or terminal block models for VDSL link connector:

  • RJ45 – RING pin 4, TIP pin 5 (TIA 568 A/B)
  • BNC – Coaxial 50 and 75 ohm cable with BNC connector
  • Terminal Block – 2 position screw connectors for use with twisted pair telephone, alarm or serial cabling between 19 (0.9 mm) and 26 AWG (0.44 mm).

VDSL2 Line Rate/Reach

Actual distance and rates experienced will depend on condition and gauge of wire used. This Rate/Reach table applies to 24 AWG (0.5 MM) twisted pair wiring on RJ45 (RJ) and terminal block (TB) models

High Speed Asymmetric
Reach (Distance)VDSL Rate (Mbps)
feetmetersDownstreamUpstream
50015210192
100030510163
15004579038
20006106224
25007625510
3000914425
35001000353
High Speed Symmetric
Reach (Distance) VDSL Rate (Mbps)
feet meters Downstream Upstream
500 152 101 101
1000 305 85 101
1500 457 62 47
2000 610 60 29
2500 762 44 14
3000 914 30 7
3500 1000 29 4
Long Reach Symmetric
Reach (Distance) VDSL Rate (Mbps)
feet meters Downstream Upstream
500 152 53 44
1000 305 53 43
2500 762 39 18
4000 1219 25 4
5500 1676 17 1.9
7000 2134 8 2.3
7500 2286 7 2.2
8000 2438 5 2.2
Long Reach Asymmetric
Reach (Distance) VDSL Rate (Mbps)
feet meters Downstream Upstream
500 152 78 16
1000 305 78 16
2500 762 55 10
4000 1219 31 0.8
5500 1676 20 0.6
7000 2134 11 0.6
7500 2286 10 0.6
8000 2438 8 0.6

Indicators

Power / TST

This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the Ethernet Extender. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode.

CO - Local

Ethernet Extender is operating in CO VDSL mode

CPE - remote

Ethernet Extender is operating in CPE VDSL mode

ILNK

Indicates Link Status and activity on the Interlink (VDSL) port

ETH

Indicates link status and activity on Ethernet port.

Switches – On-board PCB

Rate/Reach

Two switches enable the user to select the right balance between speed and distance for their environment.

Signal to Noise Ratio

Selectable Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of 6dB or 9dB. The higher SNR number provides better impulse noise protection but lowers performance.

Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)

  • Enabled (Default) - The Ethernet Extender uses 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX interface. It is set to advertise full duplex.
  • Disabled - The Ethernet Extender sets the port according to the position of the speed and duplex switches.

Link Mode

  • Standard (Default) - The 10/100Base-TX link remains active independent of the state of the Ethernet link on its remote peer.
  • Link Pass-Through - the state of the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet connection is “passed through” or propagated across the VDSL link to the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet link on its remote Ethernet Extender peer. This enables a managed switch to report the state of the remote device to its network management system.

Interlink Fault Feedback

  • Enabled - A loss of VDSL link will drop the 10/100 Ethernet port on each end until the link recovers
  • Disabled (Down) - The state of the VDSL link is not propagated to the 10/100Base-TX port

Loopback

  • Enabled - The VDSL interlink will perform a loopback function, retransmitting all received Ethernet frames back to its peer.
  • Disabled (Default - Up)

Set Ethernet Speed

When Auto-Negotiation switch is disabled, fixed speed can be set to 100 (Default) or 10

Set Ethernet Duplex

When Auto-Negotiation switch is disabled, Duplex can be set to Full (Default) or Half

Power

Input Voltage

12 vDC (nominal)

Current

530ma @ 12 vDC

Power Consumption (Watts)

6.34

Power Connector

5.5mm x 9.5mm x 2.1mm barrel socket

AC Adapter

100-240v AC, regulated DC adapter included

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature

minimum range of -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Operating Humidity

5% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Operating Altitude

Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)

Heat Output (BTU/HR)

21.63

MTBF (Hours)*

  • 221,305 Hours w/o adapter
  • 156,656 Hours w/ adapter
Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30°C

Packaging

Shipping Weight

1.2 Kg, 2.6 lbs

Shipping Dimensions

200 x 300 x 70 mm, 7.9 x 11.8 x 2.8 inches

Regulatory Approvals

Emissions

  • FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A
  • CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
  • EN61000-3-2

Immunity

CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010

Electrical Safety

  • UL/EN/IEC 62368-1
  • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
  • UL 60950-1
  • IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2
  • EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
  • CE

Environmental

Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant

Other

  • ECCN: 5A991
  • HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
  • CCATS: G134373
  • Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty

Application Diagrams

Extend 10/100 Ethernet across Twisted Pair or Coaxial Wire

Manage your extended long range LAN with a Managed Standalone Ethernet Extender. Distances of up to 3 km (10,000 feet) can be achieved over twisted pair Cat 5,6 or 7 cable. The copper link on the managed standalone unit can provide vital information and status to network management tools such as SNMP.

Managed 10/100 Ethernet Extender Network Diagram

Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory use Perle Ethernet Extenders

Canada Natural Resources Diagram

Perle IOLAN Electric Utility Terminal Servers provide secure remote user authentication and management capabilities for Phasor Measurement Units (PMUÆs) that keep the grid stable and enhance reliability.

St. Joseph's Healthcare use Perle Ethernet Extenders to penetrate WiFi proof Elevator cabs

St. Josephs Ethernet Extender Network Diagram

St. Joseph's Healthcare achieved seamless 100% Wi-Fi coverage using Perle PoE Ethernet Extenders connected to switches. Ethernet was transmitted over the traveler cable, ensuring a cost-efficient and timely solution.

IT-Helpdesk use Perle Ethernet Extenders to bridge data transmission limitations at annual Village Green Festival

IT Helpdesk

IT-Helpdesk.Co uses Perle Ethernet Extenders to bridge data transmission limitations at the annual Village Green Festival. Perle Ethernet Extenders close the 250m gap between Manor House and Festival grounds and provide seamless data transmsission and connectivity to a number of wireless access points, media tents, exhibitor tents and local service feeds.

Sonic Automotive use Perle PoE Ethernet Extenders to power Wireless Access Points (WAPs)

Sonic Ethernet Extender Diagram

Sonic Automotive installed PoE Ethernet Extenders to provide the WAPs with power and extend the network network access in all areas to enhance the customer experience, car salesmen are provided with iPads and iPhones on which they can access pricing information, model details, delivery times and more.

Control Systems standardize on Perle Ethernet Extenders in Smart Parking Facilities

Control Ethernet Extender diagram

Perle Ethernet Extenders overcome transmission distance restrictions in parking facilities with industrial quality and resilience to extreme temperatures. Control Systems, Inc. has relied on them for years in their projects.

Fas Agro install Perle Ethernet Extenders to connect multiple manufacturing plants

Fas Agro Network Diagram

Dispersed manufacturing sites exceed Ethernet distance limitation but do not warrant costly Fiber Network installation

Boys Scouts use Perle Ethernet Extenders at Maryland Summer Campground

Boy Scouts Network Diagram

Boy Scouts install Perle Ethernet Extenders to comply with Maryland Pool Regulations. Ethernet Extenders enable PoE VoIP phone communication at remote poolside locations and fulfilled the distance requirements and we were able to power the VoIP phones at the other end..

Ryonic Robotics integrate Perle Ethernet Extenders in Pipeline Inspections Vehicles

Diagram Ryonic Robotics

Ryonic Robotics chose Perle Ethernet Extenders to increase their robotic crawlers' data communication distance at a lower cost than upgrading to fiber-optic. The Perle Ethernet Extenders' high data speeds, small size, and light weight improved the vehicles' performance.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway install Perle Ethernet Extenders for High-Quality VoIP

network diagram

Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway installed Perle Ethernet Extenders and they transparently extend Ethernet data transmission up to 20km. This setup increased the bandwidth.

Athens International Airport use Perle Ethernet Extenders to manage and power security cameras and wireless access points

Athens Airport Diagram using Ethernet Extenders

Perle PoE Extenders at Athens International Airport transmit data beyond 100m, reduce failure points, save money and future-proof the network with cutting-edge technology.

AcoustAlert integrates Perle Ethernet Extenders into Perimeter Detection System

Long Distance Data transmission over Copper Cabling

AcoustAlert integrates Perle Ethernet Extenders into Perimeter Detection System enabling Long Distance Data transmission over Copper Cabling

Media Converters extend campus environment LANs

Media Converters in a Campus Environment Diagram

The use of chassis-based media converters is a cost effective means of providing fiber connectivity to enable long distance data transfer in campus networks.

Quality of Service: Defining it and identifying its impact on high-priority applications

QoS

Perle Products offer Quality of Service (QoS) features for prioritizing traffic and managing bandwidth. This ensures smooth operation of VoIP, video collaboration, networked video security, and remote monitoring applications.

7 Considerations when choosing an Ethernet Extender

Ethernet Extenders

This document explains what the seven considerations are when choosing an Ethernet extender.

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