Equipped with Stadion outdoor cable, PARADIGM is compatible with deployments in real-world environments subject to humidity, sunlight, and other harsh environmental conditions, requiring extended reach, high power delivery, and predictable performance.
As enterprise and smart building networks expand across campuses, outdoor spaces, and building perimeters, designers are increasingly constrained by distance limitations that necessitate additional infrastructure and increased complexity. The PARADIGM Extended Distance System addresses these challenges by enabling longer copper links while maintaining the flexibility and manageability of structured cabling architectures.
PARADIGM is a fully engineered, lab-tested, and guaranteed copper system built specifically for long-distance Ethernet applications. The system combines ATLAS-X1™ connectivity, optimized for PoE performance and tool-less termination, with gel-filled Stadion outdoor cable, designed for long distances and harsh environments. PARADIGM systems provide network flexibility by supporting structured cabling links with up to four connectors and a wide range of components. Stadion is the industry's first Category 6 compliant cable, enabling plug-to-plug 1G Ethernet and Type 4 PoE at distances up to 225 meters. As part of the PARADIGM long-distance system, Stadion delivers industry-leading 1G and 2.5G performance under real-world conditions, including environments up to 60°C (140°F).
“While we continue to recommend that networks be designed to the 100-meter standard, we recognize a real industry need for reliable products that address the increasing reach of today’s networks,” said Mike Good, director of copper cable products at Leviton. “The PARADIGM system with Stadion cable leverages our extensive research and expertise in Ethernet system performance to deliver best-in-class performance over long-distance links.”.
To ensure customers can experience the PARADIGM long-distance system in a real-world scenario, Leviton recently showcased its 200-meter multi-connector channel, which delivers 1 Gbps Ethernet and PoE to a high-definition security camera. The demonstration at BICSI 2026 reinforced Leviton's commitment to validating long-distance performance through real-world system configurations, rather than isolated component testing.
By extending copper Ethernet connectivity beyond traditional limits, PARADIGM helps organizations simplify network design, reduce infrastructure costs, and support the growing number of edge devices found in today's enterprise environments, including outdoor IP cameras, wireless access points, access control systems, and IoT devices. The system is backed by Leviton's Application Security Assurance, providing added confidence for deployments that exceed conventional distance assumptions.
The PARADIGM Long Distance System is part of Leviton's broad portfolio of long-distance connectivity solutions, which also includes:
ATLAS-X1™ SST MILLENNIUM™ System: a globally available, high-performance Cat 6A cabling system designed with extended reach for next-generation networks;
OneReach™ PoE Extender System: integrated fiber and copper connectivity designed for ultra-long-distance links and remote device support (available to North American customers).
