Product Overview
Xtend-2/T Ethernet Media Converter – OEM 10Base-2/T
The Unicom ETP-20038T, also known as Xtend-2/T and labeled on its box as “Ethernet Media Converter,” bridges 10BASE-2 coaxial networks with 10BASE-T UTP connections.
Introduced during the Ethernet transition era, it gave offices and labs a way to connect coaxial cabling to twisted pair hubs. Unused and boxed, it remains an OEM-standard bridge across Ethernet generations.
Product Condition
Unused, kept in original packaging. Includes factory power adapter and installation manual. Box references the unit as a “Media Converter” and “Ethernet Media Converter.”
Product Overview
Unicom networking gear was a trusted solution in the 1990s. The ETP-20038T (Xtend-2/T) provides straightforward conversion between 10BASE-2 BNC coaxial cabling and 10BASE-T RJ45 UTP. Its labeling and packaging make it suitable for OEM replacement scenarios.
Key Features
- Brand: Unicom
- Model: ETP-20038T
- Unit labeling: Xtend-2/T, “10Base-2/T Converter”
- Box labeling: “Media Converter,” “Ethernet Media Converter”
- Converts 10BASE-2 (BNC coaxial) to 10BASE-T (RJ45 UTP)
- Compact standalone design
- Includes power adapter
- Installation manual included
- Unused, kept in original packaging
Applications
- OEM replacement for Xtend-2/T 10Base-2/T converters
- Connecting thin Ethernet adapter cards to modern hubs
- Maintaining legacy coaxial-based Ethernet infrastructure
- Retro-computing and IT restoration projects
- Lab setups requiring coax-to-UTP bridging
- Industrial networks with mixed cabling standards
Frequently Asked Questions
What names are printed on this unit and box?
The unit itself is labeled Xtend-2/T and “10Base-2/T Converter.” The box refers to it as a “Media Converter” and “Ethernet Media Converter.”
Is this an OEM replacement for Xtend-2/T?
Yes. Both the device and its packaging use the Xtend-2/T and 10Base-2/T identifiers, making it a direct OEM replacement.
What comes with this converter?
The package includes the media converter, power adapter, and installation manual.
Does it support faster Ethernet standards?
No, this converter is designed for 10BASE-2 to 10BASE-T only. It will not support 100BASE-T or Gigabit Ethernet.
Who would still use this today?
Technicians maintaining coaxial networks, labs requiring coax-to-UTP compatibility, and retro-computing enthusiasts restoring vintage setups.
Unused, new old stock — this converter once linked offices moving off coax, and now it’s ready to bridge your own network project.
