ATEN's PS/2 console extender, CE250A, means that you can locate the keyboard, monitors & mouse at distance up to 500 feet from the source computer or KVM switch. The extension is accomplished with CAT5 or higher cabling, supported by ATEN's patented video enhancement technology. CE250A is useful in a variety of applications, & are helpful to maintain secured computers. Systems can be maintained in secure area while extended console can be conveniently accessed outside that area. Please note: networking components such as switches, routers, KVM & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com.