table.generic tr th {background: #eee;}StarTech RS232 Serial over Cat5 Extender, 1 km (3300 ft) Range, Plug & Play, No Software, DB9 Serial Extension - TAAKey Features Extend RS232 over Cat 5: Connect serial equipment far beyond standard cable limits using Cat5 or better; Ideal for secure, remote setups in IT-managed environments No Drivers or Software Required: Enjoy a true plug-and-play experience with a pure hardware design that needs no drivers or setup software; For fast installs and low-maintenance deployments Support critical applications: Maintain consistent, standards-based data transmission in environments like CNC control, medical monitoring, POS systems, and industrial automation Reliable Full-duplex Communication: Supports full-duplex RS232 data transmission with engineering-grade reliability and compatibility across both legacy systems and modern infrastructure The IT Pro's Choice: Designed for reliability in edge and on-prem deployments, our solutions are lab-tested and field-proven for seamless integration and maximum uptime; Backed by free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance DescriptionExtend an RS232 serial connection up to 1000 meters (3300 feet) using Cat 5 cablingThe RS232EXTC1 Serial over Cat 5 Extender allows you to increase the distance of your RS232 Serial connection by up to 1000 meters (3300 feet), giving you the ability to connect serial peripheral devices up to a kilometer away from your system - an incredible 65x greater than normal RS232 serial cable length restrictions would permit. The Extender is a cost-effective serial extension solution and completely hardware-based, eliminating the need to install additional software, allowing for a completely plug and play installation. The hardware can be setup in minutes, using existing or new Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling. Perfect for use in industrial monitoring and control, POS, security, medical, and traffic flow applications, the RS232 Serial over Cat 5 extender maintains the RS232 standard with support for data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Specifications Performance Type Network receiver Maximum transfer distance 39370.1" (1000 m) Cable types supported Cat5 Network Cabling technology 10/100Base-T(X) Ports & interfaces Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 Design Product colour Silver Power Input current 0.055 A Output voltage 9 V Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 70 °C Storage temperature (T-T) 0 - 85 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 95% Weight & dimensions Width 1.34" (34 mm) Depth 3.62" (92 mm) Height 0.866" (22 mm) Weight 2.29 oz (65 g) Packaging data Package width 5.67" (144 mm) Package depth 12.4" (316 mm) Package height 2.28" (58 mm) Technical details Type Network receiver Maximum transfer distance 39370.1" (1000 m) Cable types supported Cat5 Compliance certificates RoHS Colour Product colour Silver Certificates Compliance certificates RoHS Logistics data Master (outer) case width 13" (330 mm) Master (outer) case length 13.1" (334 mm) Master (outer) case height 12.5" (318 mm) Products per master (outer) case 10 pc(s)