
ComNet, Communication Networks, of Danbury, Connecticut, has expanded its Ethernet product line by introducing a 1000FX fiber-optic media converter with power over Ethernet (PoE). The CNGE2MCPOE supports the latest IEEE 802.3at PoE standard for use as power sourcing equipment, supplying up to 25 watts of power. Designed for use in harsh environments, these products allow 10/100/1000TX Ethernet data to be transmitted optically over either multimode or single-mode optical fiber. They significantly extend transmission distance with no loss of bandwidth.