COMPARISON: VDSL2 vs G.fast vs LRE (Long Reach Ethernet)
NV-450EKIT
G.fast Gigabit 1000Base-T Ethernet Extender Kit
NV-202GEKIT
GigaPort VDSL2 Ethernet Extender Kit
NL-230FKIT
Long Reach Ethernet Coax/UTP Extender & Media Converter
Choosing the right Ethernet extender depends on your specific performance and distance requirements. Below is a side-by-side comparison of three of our most popular point-to-point solutions: the NV-202GEKIT, which uses VDSL2 technology; the NV-450EKIT, which uses G.fast—a next-generation DSL designed to deliver gigabit-class speeds; and the NL-230FKIT, which provides long-range Ethernet over Cat5+ (or coaxial) cable at 100Mbps or 10Mbps depending on cable length.
| Distance | NV-202GEKIT (VDSL2, Default Settings) |
NV-450EKIT (G.fast, Default Settings) |
NL-230FKIT (Long Reach Ethernet over Cat5+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m / 328ft | 147 Mbps / 147 Mbps | 608 Mbps / 519 Mbps | 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps |
| 200m / 656ft | 137 Mbps / 133 Mbps | 356 Mbps / 308 Mbps | 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps |
| 300m / 984ft | 110 Mbps / 116 Mbps | 255 Mbps / 214 Mbps | 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps |
| 400m / 1,312ft | 91.1 Mbps / 73.5 Mbps | 142 Mbps / 128 Mbps | 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps |
| 500m / 1,640ft | 67.7 Mbps / 60.2 Mbps | 101 Mbps / 74 Mbps | 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps |
| 600m / 1,968ft | 46 Mbps / 45 Mbps | 78 Mbps / 61 Mbps | 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps |
| 800m / 2,624ft | 34 Mbps / 15 Mbps | Not supported | 10 Mbps / 10 Mbps |
| Max Reach | Up to 3,000m / 9,843ft | Up to 600m / 1,968ft | Up to 800m / 2,624ft |
| Topology | Point-to-Point (2-wire) | Point-to-Point (2-wire) | Point-to-Point (UTP or Coax) |
G.fast (as used in the NV-450EKIT) excels at delivering very high bandwidth at short to medium distances, making it ideal for high-speed point-to-point links where performance is critical. VDSL2 (as used in the NV-202GEKIT) is optimized for long-range stability, providing reliable connectivity over extended distances using 2-wire cabling. For shorter cable runs that use Cat5 or coaxial cable instead of 2-wire pairs, the NL-230FKIT offers a simple, budget-friendly alternative with 100Mbps or 10Mbps negotiated performance depending on cable length, and extended reach up to 800 meters.