The Newnex FireNEX-CAT5™ S400

The world's first full 1394a speed 1394 repeater over Cat5! 75m and 400Mbps FireWire over Cat5. The Newnex FireNEX-CAT5™ is an IEEE1394a/b compliant repeater for long distance connection. The FireNEX-CAT5™ is capable of sending IEEE1394 signals across a regular Cat5e cable at a data rate of 400 Mbps up to 75 meters in length! The FireNEX-CAT5™ S400 is contained within a small box slightly larger than a deck of cards, which makes it unobtrusive and compact, allowing you to place it on a desktop already crowded with other things.

The real power is in its connection through a regular Cat5e cable, which has been widely used in the Ethernet world. Setting up the FireNEX-CAT5™ is quite simple. Using a Cat5e twisted pair cable for connection is without confusion or difficulty. It takes only minutes to setup, and there is no configuration necessary, like all IEEE1394 compliant hardware. The FireNEX-CAT5™ S400 will work for both 1394a and 1394b signals at speeds up to 400 Mbps.

A FireNEX-CAT5™ S400 SET includes two FireNEX-CAT5™ S400 repeaters, and a manual. A DC power jack lets you connect an optional power supply, such as the FIRENEX-POWER. Whenever you purchase 2 FireNEX repeaters we consider it a set. Cat5e cable and FireWire cables are not included. The Newnex FireNEX-CAT5™ S400 comes with one-year manufacturer warranty.

Specifications:

• Two IEEE1394 6 pin copper connectors
• One RJ45 copper port
• Works with both PCs, Macs and Linux
• Low power consumpption: 3W (DC12V/0.25A)
• Full Duplex Data Rate at 400 Mbps
• Compact size
• Uses standard CAT5e/6 cables
• Bus powered or self powered
• Reach up to 65 meters
• Compatiable with 1394a and 1394b standard
• RJ45 plug to RJ45 socket adapter, 6”
• DC Power Jack for optional self power

Download the CAT5 wiring diagram in PDF.