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The RS232EXTC1GB Serial over Cat 5 Extender allows you to increase the distance of your RS232 Serial connection by up to 1000 meters (3300 feet), giving you the ability to connect serial peripheral devices up to a kilometer away from your system - an incredible 65x greater than normal RS232 serial cable length restrictions would permit.

The Extender is a cost-effective serial extension solution and completely hardware-based, eliminating the need to install additional software, allowing for a completely plug and play installation. The hardware can be setup in minutes, using Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling.

Perfect for use in industrial monitoring and control, POS, security, medical, and traffic flow applications, the RS232 Serial over Cat 5 extender maintains the RS232 standard with support for data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps.

Highlights of the StarTech.com Serial DB9 RS232 Extender over Cat 5 - Up to 3300 ft (1000 meters)

• Provides you with flexibility when choosing the location of your serial peripherals by dramatically increasing the maximum RS232 serial cable length
• Pure hardware design, no software or drivers required, ensuring a simple plug and play installation
• Enables use of separate control rooms away from harsh environmental conditions where serial devices may be located