Altronix PACE4KRQ PoE-over-UTP Extender with LINQ Remote Management
Overview
The Altronix PACE4KRQ is a four-port Power-over-UTP extender that pushes IEEE 802.3af/at PoE out to 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) over standard twisted-pair cable — far beyond the 100-meter Ethernet limit that stops conventional PoE switches cold. LINQ network management is built in, giving you remote visibility and control over each port without dispatching a technician to a remote cabinet or rooftop enclosure. If your deployment involves perimeter cameras, gate readers, or parking-deck devices that are simply too far from the IDF closet for standard PoE to reach, the PACE4KRQ is the purpose-built answer from Altronix's Altronix surveillance power line.
Key Features
- 1km UTP Reach (IEEE 802.3af/at): Extends PoE over 16/2 AWG or higher twisted-pair — either UTP or shielded — up to 1,000 meters. That covers a full perimeter run on a mid-size campus without pulling fiber or adding a remote switch closet. Pair with your PoE switch infrastructure at the head end and you eliminate the gap entirely.
- Dual Input Voltage — 24VDC (100W) / 12VDC (60W): At 24VDC input, the board delivers up to 100W total across its ports — enough headroom for four 802.3at (25W) cameras running simultaneously. Drop to 12VDC and the budget tightens to 60W, so plan your power source around your camera power draw. This flexibility lets the unit integrate directly with existing panel power in the enclosure rather than requiring a dedicated 24V supply.
- IEEE 802.3af (15W) and 802.3at (25W) per Port: Each port auto-negotiates to the correct PoE class, so a mix of standard cameras (802.3af) and higher-draw PTZs or heated-housing units (802.3at) can coexist on the same extender without manual jumper settings.
- LINQ Remote Management: LINQ gives you per-port power cycling, status monitoring, and fault alerting over the network — a real operational advantage on multi-NVR surveillance systems where a hung camera at 3am would otherwise require a site visit. Reboot a locked-up device from your desk.
- 802.1Q Tagged VLAN (IDs 2–4095): VLAN segmentation keeps surveillance traffic isolated from corporate LAN without needing a separate physical network back to the head end. Standard integration for enterprise security architects.
- –40°C to 75°C Operating Range: This is a genuine industrial temperature spec — the PACE4KRQ will operate through unheated parking structures, exterior junction boxes, and northern-climate winters without thermal shutdown. Few board-level extenders are rated this wide.
- 10/100BaseT Ethernet via RJ45: Handles standard HD camera streams at 100Mbps — sufficient for most 1080p and 4MP surveillance streams. Not designed for 4K multi-stream aggregation at the edge; plan accordingly for high-bitrate deployments.
- Compact Board Form Factor (5.5″ × 3.6″ × 1.125″): Mounts inside an existing Altronix enclosure or integrates into a third-party cabinet with minimal footprint. At 0.4 lb., it won't stress mounting hardware or cable trays.
- Lifetime Warranty: Altronix backs this board with a lifetime manufacturer warranty — relevant for infrastructure that gets buried in an enclosure and forgotten for a decade.
Integration and Compatibility
The PACE4KRQ connects upstream via RJ45 to any 10/100 switch port. On the device side, it feeds standard PoE cameras, access control readers, or intercoms over twisted-pair runs that would otherwise be out of reach. VLAN tagging at 802.1Q means it integrates cleanly into segmented enterprise networks. CE-listed for European deployments. Review your surveillance power supply selection to confirm 24VDC availability at the enclosure before ordering — that's the input that unlocks the full 100W output budget. For complete IP camera system planning, match the per-port PoE class to your camera draw before committing to a four-camera layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum UTP cable distance supported by the PACE4KRQ?
A: The PACE4KRQ supports up to 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) over 16/2 AWG or higher twisted-pair cable, either UTP or shielded.
Q: What is the total PoE output power of the PACE4KRQ?
A: At 24VDC input, total PoE output is 100W. At 12VDC input, total output drops to 60W. Plan your input voltage around your connected device load.
Q: Does the PACE4KRQ support 802.3at (PoE+) devices?
A: Yes. Each port supports both IEEE 802.3af (up to 15W) and IEEE 802.3at (up to 25W), auto-negotiating to the correct class per connected device.
Q: What does LINQ management provide on the PACE4KRQ?
A: LINQ enables remote network-based power management — per-port monitoring, status visibility, and power cycling — without requiring a physical site visit to the remote enclosure.
Q: What is the warranty on the PACE4KRQ?
A: The PACE4KRQ carries a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
Q: What VLAN standards does the PACE4KRQ support?
A: The PACE4KRQ supports IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs with IDs ranging from 2 to 4095, enabling full traffic segmentation for enterprise surveillance networks.
The spec that makes the PACE4KRQ worth looking at seriously is the 1,000-meter UTP reach — I've spec'd this board on perimeter camera runs at distribution centers and transit facilities where the nearest IDF is 600–800 meters away and running fiber wasn't in the budget. The PACE4KRQ solves that cleanly on existing twisted-pair infrastructure.
Technical Highlights:
- 100W Total Output at 24VDC: Enough to run four full 802.3at (25W) devices simultaneously — critical when you're powering PTZs or cameras with integrated heater/blower housings that push the PoE+ ceiling.
- –40°C to 75°C Operating Range: This isn't a nominal rating — it matches the temperature extremes of unheated outdoor enclosures and industrial environments where board-level extenders often fail first.
- LINQ Remote Management: Per-port power cycling over the network eliminates truck rolls for hung devices. On a 20-camera perimeter system, that pays for the board quickly.
Deployment Considerations:
- Input voltage selection is load-critical: confirm 24VDC availability in the enclosure before commissioning. At 12VDC, you're capped at 60W total — that's three 802.3at ports maximum, not four.
- 10/100BaseT is the ceiling here — high-bitrate 4K streams from multiple cameras aggregating at this node will saturate the uplink. Size your camera bitrates accordingly or use this for dedicated lower-resolution perimeter coverage.
The PACE4KRQ is the right call for long-run perimeter or parking-structure surveillance deployments where existing twisted-pair is already in conduit, distance rules out standard PoE, and remote reboot capability is non-negotiable for after-hours support.
