Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - RJ45 Jacks

Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) Compatible

The AL-CAT5JW is a Compact Weather Resistant Lightning Protector which provides lightning and surge protection for CAT5 data applications. The unit is fully compatible with industry-standard Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices and 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks, providing protection to both Ethernet data pairs as well as the PoE DC power feed. The unit supports both modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power. Power can be fed up the CAT5 data pairs, 1-2, 3-6 or using the two unused pairs, 4-5, 7-8.

High speed semiconductors clamp any voltage, positive or negative on the wires. The limits are +/- 58 volts on the four cable pairs. The unit is compatible with both normal and inverted polarity voltage PoE equipment. For maximum protection two AL-CAT5JW units should be used, one at each end of the CAT5 cable.

This Lightning Protector is compatible with both 10 Base-T and 100-Base devices as well as Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices, including Wireless Access Points, Wireless Client Devices, Access Servers, Outdoor Routers and IP Cameras. A ground lug and terminal is provided in the lightning protector housing providing superior grounding. The unit also supports the use of shielded CAT5 cable.

The compact weather resistant housing features a lockable hinged cover and break-away holes are provided on the rear of the enclosure for mounting. The cable grommet may be adjusted to cable size and is removable.

Cisco Compatible

This lightning surge protector is compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100 and 1200 series access points, DC Injectors and other equipment.

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