AHR 2025 Ethernet

Ethernet for Automation

Whatever the Ethernet infrastructure need, a solution is available from CTRLink. For simple systems, plug-and-play unmanaged switches provide a cost-effective method for expanding Ethernet networks. If no fiber optic ports are available on equipment to be connected, a media converter will do the trick.

For troubleshooting, the diagnostic switch allows a network sniffer to attach to an unused port on a switch and observe all traffic on the network.

While Ethernet switches can expand a single Ethernet network, IP routers connect two Internet Protocol (IP) networks together—passing appropriate traffic while blocking all other traffic. CTRLink provides several secure wired and wireless network solutions.

A virtual private network (VPN) provides secure access to remote job sites while giving systems integrators the flexibility to monitor and maintain systems from the convenience of their home or office.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) equipment adds power along with data in Ethernet wiring so devices such as surveillance and card access machines can be powered via standard Ethernet cabling.