VOR-ORL - Wi-Fi repeater Veracity - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ethernet Range Extender (PoE Powered)
Model	VOR-ORL (OUTREACH LITE)
Dimensions (LxWxH)	105 x 40 x 22 mm (4.13 x 1.57 x 0.87 inches)
Weight	70 g (2.5 oz)
Power Consumption	1.3 watts (device only)
Power Source	PoE (Power over Ethernet) - IEEE 802.3af Class 2 Powered Device
Ethernet Ports	Two auto-configuring 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports (half/full duplex, patch or crossover)
Bandwidth	Maintains 200 Mbit/s link bandwidth (full duplex 100BASE-TX)
Maximum Extension Distance	Up to 200 meters (656 feet) for non-PoE devices (with PoE switch) or longer with OUTSOURCE injectors
Operating Temperature	-10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F)
Humidity	Up to 85%, non-condensing
LED Indicators	One per connector (link/activity)
Regulatory Compliance	CE (EMC Directive), FCC Part 15 Class A
Mounting	Desktop or wall-mountable (no external power required)
Warranty	Refer to manufacturer documentation
Compatible Cable	Cat5e, Cat6 or similar (24AWG recommended)
PoE Passthrough	No (LITE does not forward PoE to end device)
Intended Use	Extending network connections beyond 100m for non-PoE devices (PCs, routers)
Environmental	Indoor use only

Frequently Asked Questions - VOR-ORL Veracity

What is the Veracity VOR-ORL (OUTREACH LITE)?

The VOR-ORL is an Ethernet range extender that uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) to extend network connections beyond the standard 100 meter limit. It is designed for non-PoE devices such as PCs and routers.

Does the OUTREACH LITE require a local power source?

No, it is powered entirely via PoE from a PoE switch or injector. No separate power supply is needed.

What is the maximum extension distance with OUTREACH LITE?

With a standard PoE switch, it can extend up to 200 meters (656 feet) total. Using Veracity OUTSOURCE injectors, distances can be longer depending on power requirements.

Can I use OUTREACH LITE with PoE devices?

No, OUTREACH LITE is meant for non-PoE devices. It does not forward PoE power to the end device. For PoE devices, use the OUTREACH MAX (VOR-ORM).

What type of Ethernet cable should I use?

Use Cat5e or Cat6 cable with 24AWG conductors for optimal performance. Shielded or unshielded is acceptable.

How do I install the OUTREACH LITE?

Connect the unit between two Ethernet cable segments. Ensure the PoE source (switch or injector) is on one side. The unit will automatically configure itself. No configuration is needed.

What do the LED indicators mean?

Each port has a LED that lights when a link is established and blinks with activity. Note that on OUTREACH MAX, LEDs only light when both PoE source and powered device are connected, but on LITE they function similarly.

Is the OUTREACH LITE compatible with non-standard PoE?

The LITE is an IEEE 802.3af Class 2 powered device, so it requires standard PoE. For non-standard PoE, use OUTREACH MAX which supports custom implementations.

Can I chain multiple OUTREACH units?

Yes, you can combine OUTREACH MAX and LITE units in series to extend distances further. For example, two MAX units and one LITE can reach up to 400 meters for non-PoE devices.

What is the operating temperature range?

The device operates from -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) with humidity up to 85% non-condensing.

USER MANUAL VOR-ORL Veracity

Multiply your PoE network range

OUTREACH MAX and OUTREACH LITE let you instantly extend your Ethernet network installation beyond its 100 metre (328 foot) limit.

Because they use Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, OUTREACH MAX and OUTREACH LITE can be easily fitted wherever network extension is required, with no need for a local power source.

OUTREACH MAX extends Cat5e, Cat 6 or similar network connections to devices that use PoE power, such as IP cameras and wireless access points:

graph LR
    A["POE SWITCH"] -->|ELECTRICAL POWER| B["OUTREACH VAX"]
    B --> C["IP CAMERA"]
    D["NETWORKS DATA"] <--> B
    E["200 metres 656 feet"] --> B

OUTREACH LITE extends network connections to devices that do not use PoE, such as PCs and routers:

graph LR
    A["POE SWITCH"] -->|ELECTRICAL POWER| B["OUTREACH LITE"]
    B --> C["NETWORK OUTLET"]
    D["NETWORK DATA"] <--> B
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

As OUTREACH MAX and OUTREACH LITE restore the Ethernet connection every 100 metres (328 feet), full-capacity 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T is maintained across the entire link, with no bandwidth restrictions.

Connections and mounting

Technical specification

Device power 1.3 watts
Forwarded PoE power (MAX only)	PoE forwarding of up to 70 watts depending on standard Maximum current 0.7 amps on data pairs Maximum current 1.5 amps on spare pairs
PoE standard IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at / custom PoE compatible (MAX) IEEE 802.3af Class 2 powered device (LITE)
Ethernet Two independently auto-configuring ports: - 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX - Half or full-duplex; maintains 200Mbit/s link bandwidth - Patch or crossover cables
Dimensions 105 x 40 x 22 mm ( 4.13 x 1.57 x 0.87" ) LxWxH Weight 70g ( 2.5 oz )
Environmental Operating temperature: -10 to 50 °C ( 14 to 122°F ) Humidity: up to 85%, non-condensing

LED indicators – both connectors

Note that the LEDs on OUTREACH MAX will not light until the PoE source and powered device are both connected

If the powered device is disconnected, then the OUTREACH MAX should also be disconnected from the PoE power source. OUTREACH MAX should not be connected to equipment that is not PoE compatible.

Maximum extension distance

By installing an OUTREACH MAX for every extra 100 metres of cable, PoE and Ethernet can be extended for considerable distances, with no bandwidth restrictions or any requirement for electrical power installation.

The maximum distance from the PoE source to the IP camera or other device depends on how much PoE power the device requires:

PoE Source	Maximum range, for PoE power (watts)
	0W^1	5W	10W 15W	20W 25W
PoE switch	800m2625ft	450m1476ft	300m984ft	N/A ^2	N/A ^2	N/A ^2
OUTSOURCE	1150m3773ft	800m2625ft	400m1316ft	N/A ^2	N/A ^2	N/A ^2
PoE Plus switch	800m2625ft	600m1969ft	400m1316ft	300m984ft	200m656ft	100m328ft ^3
OUTSOURCE PLUS	1150m3773ft	800m2625ft	550m1804ft	400m1316ft	300m984ft	200m656ft

1. Non-PoE applications; using an OUTREACH LITE at the end of the chain

2. Not applicable; these power levels are for PoE Plus source and devices only

3. Extension is not possible at this power level with this power source

These figures are strict upper limits for installations using regular 24AWG Cat 5e cable. Because actual power use and installed cable distances can vary, using OUTSOURCE or OUTSOURCE PLUS is always recommended.

OUTSOURCE is an enhanced PoE injector and is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard. OUTSOURCE PLUS is an enhanced PoE Plus injector and is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3at standard.

The distance limits for extension at other peak power levels can be checked using the graph below:

Non-standard PoE

OUTREACH MAX can be used with many implementations of PoE that are not IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at compliant. This includes high-current PoE, or PoE which is "always-on" or uses a proprietary signature.

Four-pair PoE, in which current is carried on both spare and data pairs to double available power, is also supported. See application notes.

Example OUTREACH MAX / OUTREACH LITE applications

1. Delivering 20 watts to a PoE Plus device over 300 metres (984 feet)

graph LR
    A["NETWORK SWITCH"] --> B["OUTSOURCE PLUS"]
    B --> C["OUTREACH MAX"]
    C --> D["OUTREACH MAX"]
    D --> E["POE PLUS WIRFI FSS ACCESS POINT"]

More than one OUTREACH Max may be connected in series to extend PoE and Ethernet for several hundred metres. In the example above, Veracity's OUTSOURCE PLUS injector is used to add enhanced PoE Plus capability to a regular unpowered network port.

Two OUTREACH MAX units are located 100 metres and 200 metres from the switch, allowing a PoE Plus wireless access point to be installed up to 300 metres from the power source.

2. Extending an unpowered network connection to 200 metres (656 feet)

graph LR
    A["NETWORK SWITCH"] --> B["OUTSOURCE"]
    B --> C["OUTREACH LITE"]
    C --> D["NETWORK OUTLET"]

The combination of Veracity's OUTSOURCE enhanced PoE injector and OUTREACH LITE Ethernet range extender delivers a simple and reliable means to extend LAN cabling beyond its 100 metre li mi t.

By connecting a single OUTREACH LITE after 100 metres of cabling, the connection from network switch port to wall outlet may extend up to 200 metres. OUTSOURCE delivers power to the OUTREACH LITE, and may be conveniently located near the network switch.

3. Combining OUTREACH LITE and OUTREACH MAX to deliver an unrestricted network connection beyond 200 metres

graph LR
    A["POE SWITCH"] --> B["OUTREACH MAX"]
    B --> C["OUTREACH MAX"]
    C --> D["OUTREACH LITE"]
    D --> E["NETWORK OUTLET"]

For extending data-only connections, where no PoE is required for the end device, a combination of OUTREACH MAX and OUTREACH LITE may be used to increase range beyond 200 metres. The OUTREACH MAXes forward both data and PoE from the PoE switch to the powered device, which in this case is the OUTREACH LITE. The total distance from switch to outlet in the example is up to 400 metres (1316 feet). Unrestricted 100Base-T full-duplex (total bandwidth 200Mbit/s) connections of up to 2200 metres (7218 feet) between power sources are possible using this method.

4. Versatile network expansion with distributed PoE using OUTREACH QUAD

graph LR
    A["NETWORK SWITCH"] --> B["OUTSOURCE PLUS"]
    B --> C["OUTREACH MAX"]
    C --> D["OUTREACH QUAD"]
    D --> E["OUTREACH MAX"]
    E --> F["IP CAMERA"]
    D --> G["VOIP PHONE"]
    G --> H["NETWORK OUTLETS"]
    H --> I["OUTREACH MAX"]

In this example an OUTREACH MAX is used to forward enhanced PoE Plus power to an OUTREACH QUAD PoE-forwarding switch, located up to 200 metres from the network switch and OUTSOURCE PLUS injector.

The OUTREACH QUAD extends the PoE and network connection a further 200 metres to an IP camera using OUTREACH MAX, and provides a PoE network port for a VoIP phone, plus an additional two network connections for other devices or for connection to a local network.

EC Declaration of Conformity

In accordance with EN 45014:1998

We, Veracity UK Ltd.

of 6 Barns Street, Ayr, KA7 1XA

declare that the equipment "OUTREACH" Ethernet repeaters

model number VOR-ORM / VOR-ORL

conform to the essential protection requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended.

The following EMC standards have been applied:

BS EN 55022:1998 Emissions (Class B Radiated)

BS EN 55024:1998 Immunity (BS EN 61000-4-2:1995 Immunity to ESD,

BS EN 61000-4-3:2000 Immunity to Radiated RF Fields (3V/m))

I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been found to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. The unit complies with all essential requirements of the EMC Directive.

Responsible Person

9th October 2009 at Ayr

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.