Paige Datacom
Paige, formerly known as Paige Electric, boasts over 10,000 customers and operates from 10 offices across the globe. Paige manufactures and distributes a diversified set of electrical wire & wireless products, connectorised cable and accessories to the Asset Protection, Datacom, Illuminated Sign, Industrial OEM, Irrigation, Landscape Lighting, Precision Agriculture, and Submersible Pump markets.
One of these products is 'GameChanger' cable which allows you to deliver 2.5 Gbps and 100W PoE over 200 metres with no power boosting or switches. It pulls and terminates like any Cat6 cable, works with any Ethernet application and allows you to solve long distance cabling issues for a wide variety of applications including: Access points, surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, point of sale devices, access control, digital signage and PoE lighting.
About GameChanger
GameChanger Frequently Asked Questions
What's the maximum distance I can use the GameChanger Cable?
That depends on the power and bandwidth requirements of your application. At a minimum you can expect 1Gbps at 200 meters (656 feet) and you can expect 10 Mb/s at 259 metres (850 feet.) You can also expect to deliver 802.3at Type 2 "PoE+" up to 850 feet.
What's the difference between the GameChanger and a standard CAT6 cable?
The Gamechanger has been designed with an increased gauge size, carefully designed twisting and specialty materials to be optimized for long distance Ethernet applications.
Does the GameChanger work for all applications?
Yes, the GameChanger Cable is agnostic to the type of Ethernet traffic you are running. GameChanger has been used to solve long distance cabling issues for access points, surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, point of sale devices, access control, digital signage, and much more.
What connectors should be used with GameChanger?
GameChanger cables have 22 AWG conductors. So when punching down to a jack or a patch panel, any Cat6 connectivity will work. If you are using a RJ45 connector, take a look at the termination guide.
How do I ensure reliability at maximum distance?
For a reliable, extra long distance run (greater than 200 metre / 656 feet) you should be using a managed PoE Switch. For any port connected to a longdistance GameChanger run, make sure it is set to 10 Mbps. Don't assume auto configuration will sufficiently detect the bandwidth and adjust. If you'reusing a network camera, you'll need to be sure your video stream is configured appropriately as well.
How is GameChanger tested and warrantied?
The GameChanger is covered by our 25 year warranty. To qualify your installation for the warranty, you'll need to send test results to your Paige account representative. Currently, the GameChanger can be tested with the following testers:
AEM Test Pro (v1.3.1 or higher)
Fluke Networks DSX Cable Analyzer (v6.0 or higher)
TREND Networks LanTek III and LanTek IV (v3.217)
NETSCOUT One Touch AT
Softing WireXpert (v8.0 or higher)
Viavi T-BERD, 5800v2, 5882, 5800-100G5
For more information on how to test GameChanger click here.
What classes of POE are supported by GameChanger?
GameChanger supports Power over Ethernet Classes 1-8. Take a look at the voltage drop chart for more information.
GameChanger Documentation
Voltage Drop
Terminating GameChanger Cable
Conduit Fill Chart
GameChanger Case Studies
ANM Case Study
MetroLink Case Study
