Saturday 8 June 2013

HDMI Over Ethernet

Another useful device is the HDMI over Ethernet extender. This device converts an HDMI cable into Cat5 or Cat6 allowing you to use longer cable runs. Network cables are capable of carrying the signal over longer lengths than HDMI. The downside is the need to use two Ethernet cables. You can get resolutions up to 1080i over 50m using at Cat6 cable. The resolution is reduced as the length increases. Using Cat5e cable will also reduce the resolution.  Try cables2u if you are looking for a long HDMI solution.

You use two adapters, one at each end, you the plug each adaptor into your HD device such as a TV and Cable box, then you link the two adapters together using two Ethernet cables.



Image showing HDMI over Ethernet adapters.








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