In many enterprise and campus networks, devices including surveillance cameras and WiFi access points reside in remote locations, significant distances from the nearest telecommunications room. In a vast majority of cases, these devices are powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) and, as such, are subject to the 100-meter standard-imposed distance limitation for cabling channels. The impracticality of delivering both data and power connectivity to these remote devices challenges cabling-system designers, installers, and owners worldwide.

CommScope has developed end-to-end cabling solutions that meet these challenges, backed by the company’s hallmark application assurance. In this video, CommScope system engineer Henry Tam delivers in-depth explanations of the technologies that allow beyond-100-meter data and power connections. After detailing common scenarios that drive the need for this type of specialty connection, Tam describes the components and functionality of both the GigaREACH and FiberREACH systems. Drawing on the experience of real-world applications, Tam emphasizes the benefits of deploying an end-to-end system that has been optimized for extended-reach connectivity.