Netsys Ethernet Extender

I had the task of setting up an off site network at an unfamiliar location this week.  I had to hook up to a cable modem nearly a mile away.  The company we were working with provided a brand new, out of the box Netsys Ethernet HyperXtender Plus Kit (NVF-200EKIT).  It can extend an ethernet link over a single pair of copper lines at speeds of 25, 15, and 5 Mbps.  We hooked up at 5 Mbps, which was fine, and we were off and running.  I was surprised at how well the device performed and how easy it was to setup.  Cost was pretty reasonable, too (although I didn't buy them, the company providing the site did).  So far it is supporting 10 users all with VPN connections and running flawlessly.  If you are interested, the link to their site and the extender is here:

http://www.netsys-direct.com/proddetail.php?prod=NVF-200EKIT

It comes as a pair, so you only have to buy one kit to get going, which kinda sweetens the deal.  I hope this helps you if you are looking around at Black Box and others for such a device.

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-John