Monoprice Blackbird HDMI Extender over Single 100m CAT6 (TCP/IP) with IR Support
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Can I use 2 sets of these with a 1x4 splitter? 3 TVs total, 2 running off extenders, 1 in same room run directly off splitter with HDMI cable. Set top box is only source needed.
New User U
on Dec 18, 2017
Monoprice Blackbird HDMI Extender over Single 100m CAT6 (TCP/IP) with IR Support
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BEST ANSWER: I use the extender from my source to a splitter, then into two TVs. That seems to work well for me with no issues in the signal. But it seems like you are trying to go the other way. In that case, I am not sure? I would imagine that it should work, but you may lose some distance. You may not get the range from the extenders that they are estimated to send the signal. If your distance is shorter than their max range, I bet you will be ok. But if you're trying to go their maximum range you may run into some issues.
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- Danno L on Dec 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I use the extender from my source to a splitter, then into two TVs. That seems to work well for me with no issues in the signal. But it seems like you are trying to go the other way. In that case, I am not sure? I would imagine that it should work, but you may lose some distance. You may not get the range from the extenders that they are estimated to send the signal. If your distance is shorter than their max range, I bet you will be ok. But if you're trying to go their maximum range you may run into some issues.
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- Danno L on Dec 18, 2017
Thats exactly the setup that we are running now and we have had no issues thus far. One feeds a local monitor and two feed the extenders which go to displays in other rooms. We switch between a live camera feed and PC without problems. Go for it!
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- Josh S on Dec 19, 2017
I don't think you need the splitter at all. You can keep looping the extender and each one has an HDMI out. Enjoy; these things are great!
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- James P on Dec 18, 2017
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Does this require power? If so, does it come with the power supply, and which end can it be plugged into?
DOMINIC C
on Nov 28, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The picture shows two power supplies in the kit - One is for the source's unit and the 2nd is for the remote location's unit. This is typical with both wired and wireless HDMI and A/V extender kits.
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- R W on Dec 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The picture shows two power supplies in the kit - One is for the source's unit and the 2nd is for the remote location's unit. This is typical with both wired and wireless HDMI and A/V extender kits.
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- R W on Dec 5, 2016
Yes it requires power on both ends. Comes with both power supplies.
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- Garron H on Feb 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
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Is running HDMI over CAT6 safe for in-wall runs? I notice there are CL3 rated HDMI cables listed that say "Safe for in-wall"
Rick R
on Feb 10, 2017
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BEST ANSWER: You should use cable rated for in-wall use. There are CAT6 cables rated to be run in-wall.
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- Alan A on Feb 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You should use cable rated for in-wall use. There are CAT6 cables rated to be run in-wall.
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- Alan A on Feb 12, 2017
yes it safe to install CAT6 in the wall for HDMI extender operation.
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- Mark M on Feb 10, 2017
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The user's manual says place or mount unit in desired location. Is there a way to mount this to a wall?
Mike K
on Apr 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I use (2) C2G cable tie mount and (1) 9" cable tie.
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- Mark M on Apr 6, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
Before on the old units they had screw on tab, but the new one don't. if you zooming the picture on their website you see the two screw hole on each side, that is how was screwed to the wall or cable tied to the TV wall mount unit. Hope you find something that will work for you.
BEST ANSWER: I use (2) C2G cable tie mount and (1) 9" cable tie.
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- Mark M on Apr 6, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
Before on the old units they had screw on tab, but the new one don't. if you zooming the picture on their website you see the two screw hole on each side, that is how was screwed to the wall or cable tied to the TV wall mount unit. Hope you find something that will work for you.
I use some heavy duty double sided tape
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- PaulAnn Baptist C on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on May 24, 2018
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Title has TCP/IP... I'm assuming this isn't ran through an Ethernet switch right?
Daniel S
on Jun 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: U can do both ways. Direct point A to B or via a switch.
I have 1 trasmiter 2 receivers via my Verizon fios and works great.. Same signal is received on both units diferent rooms
I have 1 trasmiter 2 receivers via my Verizon fios and works great.. Same signal is received on both units diferent rooms
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- RAFAEL R on Jun 19, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: U can do both ways. Direct point A to B or via a switch.
I have 1 trasmiter 2 receivers via my Verizon fios and works great.. Same signal is received on both units diferent rooms
I have 1 trasmiter 2 receivers via my Verizon fios and works great.. Same signal is received on both units diferent rooms
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- RAFAEL R on Jun 19, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 25, 2016
Yes, it point to point so run a different color CAT5e or CAT6 cable so you know.
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- Mark M on Jun 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
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If we wanted to use these in an existing cabling install that uses cat5e, what limitations can I expect?
New User U
on Aug 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The specs say this can be used up to 50 meters. If you end up using CAT5e, I would expect that you would not be able to reach the full 50 m. You would have to experiment in your environment to see what the actual working length would end up being.
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- Dean A on Oct 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The specs say this can be used up to 50 meters. If you end up using CAT5e, I would expect that you would not be able to reach the full 50 m. You would have to experiment in your environment to see what the actual working length would end up being.
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- Dean A on Oct 9, 2017
I have not tried Cat 5e. I would stick to cat6
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- Toby B on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2017
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Does this work for laptops macs and pcs to extend over cat5 punch down?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You'll connect it to your HDMI OUT on your PC/Mac and then use a dedicated run of cat5 to the receiver and connect that to the HDMI IN on the monitor/TV/projector. You do have to use a dedicated cat5 run - you cannot connect it through your existing network.
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- David S on Dec 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You'll connect it to your HDMI OUT on your PC/Mac and then use a dedicated run of cat5 to the receiver and connect that to the HDMI IN on the monitor/TV/projector. You do have to use a dedicated cat5 run - you cannot connect it through your existing network.
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- David S on Dec 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2017
No cat-6 with RJ45 connectors on each end
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- Russ C on Dec 21, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2017
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Will this product work in concert with Powerline Ethernet?
A shopper
on Jun 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No - it is designed to send the signal through a dedicated network cable to the receiver. It cannot work with a switch, hub, router, or powerline converter in between.
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- David S on Jun 1, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No - it is designed to send the signal through a dedicated network cable to the receiver. It cannot work with a switch, hub, router, or powerline converter in between.
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- David S on Jun 1, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2017
I would expect not, this is not normal L2 ethernet these connection expect to be connected directly and need Cat6, Powerline is spotty even when it does work.
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- ATCS on Jun 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2017
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Either I'm missing it or it isn't listed. Is this an HDBase-T product? Going by the specs it seems like it is but it is never listed.
Jake N
on Jan 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: HDBase-T is a type of technology that would allow for the extension of HDMI signals through Ethernet cables.
This device would fit into that category.
This device would fit into that category.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: HDBase-T is a type of technology that would allow for the extension of HDMI signals through Ethernet cables.
This device would fit into that category.
This device would fit into that category.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 31, 2018
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Are these units Passive? We have them hooked up to a PC with multiple video cards and when the end user turns off the TV, The PC can't see that display.
A shopper
on Feb 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, these units are active and require a 5v power adapter on each side (included).
Your other comment, that 's how most computers work, when the computer can't see a display it won't send to it, unless it's on and see and active display. Windows 10 allows you to force send (Windows Button + P)
Your other comment, that 's how most computers work, when the computer can't see a display it won't send to it, unless it's on and see and active display. Windows 10 allows you to force send (Windows Button + P)
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- Jonathan P on Feb 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, these units are active and require a 5v power adapter on each side (included).
Your other comment, that 's how most computers work, when the computer can't see a display it won't send to it, unless it's on and see and active display. Windows 10 allows you to force send (Windows Button + P)
Your other comment, that 's how most computers work, when the computer can't see a display it won't send to it, unless it's on and see and active display. Windows 10 allows you to force send (Windows Button + P)
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- Jonathan P on Feb 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2017
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Does it come with the IR receiver and blaster? If so, is the the nice stick on kind or the big pod thing that the monoprice branded one comes with?
Brett N
on Apr 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This kit would come with the IRs shown in the 3rd picture on the product page which would be the small IR plugs.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This kit would come with the IRs shown in the 3rd picture on the product page which would be the small IR plugs.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 14, 2019
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Will this function if the receiver end HDMI cable is plugged into an HDMI splitter?
Lance S
on Apr 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. We do not recommend connecting an HDMI extender to an HDMI splitter that is not intended to be used in that way. We would recommend using a device designed to work to split and extend the HDMI signal. Such as PID 8158 or 8159.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. We do not recommend connecting an HDMI extender to an HDMI splitter that is not intended to be used in that way. We would recommend using a device designed to work to split and extend the HDMI signal. Such as PID 8158 or 8159.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 18, 2017
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Does it support POE?
A shopper
on Nov 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately this would not support PoE.
Unfortunately this would not support PoE.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately this would not support PoE.
Unfortunately this would not support PoE.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 21, 2019
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The 100m version uses HDCP 1.1. Will this cause issues? 50m version has HDCP 1.4. Is 50m version actually better?
New User U
on Dec 18, 2017
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BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would all depend on what items you are using.
If everything in your setup would not be more than version 1.1 for HDCP then you can use #16048 but if anyhting has a higher version of HDCP you would have to use #18784.
That would all depend on what items you are using.
If everything in your setup would not be more than version 1.1 for HDCP then you can use #16048 but if anyhting has a higher version of HDCP you would have to use #18784.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would all depend on what items you are using.
If everything in your setup would not be more than version 1.1 for HDCP then you can use #16048 but if anyhting has a higher version of HDCP you would have to use #18784.
That would all depend on what items you are using.
If everything in your setup would not be more than version 1.1 for HDCP then you can use #16048 but if anyhting has a higher version of HDCP you would have to use #18784.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 12, 2019
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Does this have IR capability? Does it come with IR cables?
A shopper
on Feb 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Mine did come with both an IR receiver and transmitter
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- chris c on Feb 9, 2018
- Purchased on May 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Mine did come with both an IR receiver and transmitter
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- chris c on Feb 9, 2018
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Two questions:
Will the work with cat5e
Can I use this in conjunction with a av receiver. Meaning directtv box, hdmi into a receiver, hdmi into this unit, cat5e to tv location etc?
Will the work with cat5e
Can I use this in conjunction with a av receiver. Meaning directtv box, hdmi into a receiver, hdmi into this unit, cat5e to tv location etc?
Peter R
on Aug 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
1. Yes but you would be greatly limited with the distance you can travel, probably only 30m or so.
2. That would probably work.
1. Yes but you would be greatly limited with the distance you can travel, probably only 30m or so.
2. That would probably work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
1. Yes but you would be greatly limited with the distance you can travel, probably only 30m or so.
2. That would probably work.
1. Yes but you would be greatly limited with the distance you can travel, probably only 30m or so.
2. That would probably work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 26, 2019
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Are additional receivers available to purchase separately? The manual for this shows a configuration where a single transmitter feeds multiple receives (over TCP/IP), but I do not see a separate receiver available.
Eric B
on Feb 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a one to one extender so there would not be a way to get more than one receiver connected directly to a transmitter.
This would be a one to one extender so there would not be a way to get more than one receiver connected directly to a transmitter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a one to one extender so there would not be a way to get more than one receiver connected directly to a transmitter.
This would be a one to one extender so there would not be a way to get more than one receiver connected directly to a transmitter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 22, 2019
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Does TX & RX both require power?
A shopper
on May 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Both need power
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- KC User on May 13, 2019
- Purchased on May 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Both need power
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- KC User on May 13, 2019
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Can they work with cat7 cables?
A shopper
on Jan 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I had to look up cat 7. Turns out there is even cat 8. According to article on cat 7, it is fully backward compatible with 6, 5e, 5. I'm using 5e in my rig. Works fine.
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- Paul W on Feb 1, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I had to look up cat 7. Turns out there is even cat 8. According to article on cat 7, it is fully backward compatible with 6, 5e, 5. I'm using 5e in my rig. Works fine.
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- Paul W on Feb 1, 2020
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What are the dimensions of the power adapter? This will potentially be mounted inside a floor box.
A shopper
on Aug 1, 2017
Using an RTI system as a control system on and off only. However your IR's are TRS and opposed to TR which almost eveyrone else uses. Can I assume they might be compatible? What is your pin config?
Russ D
on Aug 12, 2017
Does the $79.99 price include a set of two extenders or just one?
A shopper
on May 16, 2018
HDCP blinking light. picture goes away for 3 seconds and then returns. Just using a PTZ Optics camera with sound for input HDMI. Any ideas?
A shopper
on Oct 7, 2018
Does this support ATMOS?
A shopper
on Mar 28, 2020
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Good alternative for a long run
Good alternative for a long run, up to 80-90 feet. Depends on how much signal youre pushing, Basic HDMI goes farther than a bigger signal 4k 3d return etc. Another factor is connectors. a straight run goes farther than going from source to a wall pass through, long run, another wall pas through etc. Cat6 cable will go a little farther than Cat5.
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I would recommend this extender, works well.
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Did exactly as it was described to do.
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12 OF 12 BAD
I installed 12 of these units, all under 30m. NONE of them worked consistently!!! They all quit working within an hour, and sometimes never came back on. I used 5 different HDMI extenders on this last install of 30 TVs, and this one was the worst. My lesson learned was, only the units that had power supplies on the receiver worked consistently. I bought 12 of these and it cost me over $1,000 in labor troubleshooting and resolving all of the problems.
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Flawless
I knew about this product from having rented them.
We couldn't get the fancier product by Crestron to work, so the rental house said, try these cheaper ones.
They worked perfectly. Now I bought my own. I just used them at a large event and the worked with out a hitch--great!!
We couldn't get the fancier product by Crestron to work, so the rental house said, try these cheaper ones.
They worked perfectly. Now I bought my own. I just used them at a large event and the worked with out a hitch--great!!
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Great HDMI Extender for Existing Switching Infrastructure
I'm using these for my church with a single transmitter and two receivers at 1024x768 for a projector and TV. I have a test projector that I was using that seemed like the scaling was off (cropped off the outer 25% of the image). It's not the actual projector that I was going to use, which worked fine, but internet searches show that this can be a Projector/TV setting of some sort that needs to be set.
Overall, seems to be great for what I need and allows me to reuse existing ethernet wiring. I'll likely purchase more kits and use the receivers in other areas as well.
If you are using these on your existing switches: The TCP signaling is broadcast traffic, so it will saturate your network (especially Wi-Fi) unless you create a dedicated VLAN. I thought it was multicast, but my switch is showing it as broadcast traffic, even with IGMP snooping on. You might want to make sure that you don't have broadcast storm control turned on or at least not very restrictive. They run at 100Mbps, so if you use gigabit, it won't saturate your switch uplinks/trunks.
Overall, seems to be great for what I need and allows me to reuse existing ethernet wiring. I'll likely purchase more kits and use the receivers in other areas as well.
If you are using these on your existing switches: The TCP signaling is broadcast traffic, so it will saturate your network (especially Wi-Fi) unless you create a dedicated VLAN. I thought it was multicast, but my switch is showing it as broadcast traffic, even with IGMP snooping on. You might want to make sure that you don't have broadcast storm control turned on or at least not very restrictive. They run at 100Mbps, so if you use gigabit, it won't saturate your switch uplinks/trunks.
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Best HDMI Extender out there
I'm the production associate at a church and we've used several other HDMI Extenders trying to find one that would work but they would all either cut out or reduce the video quality by a ton. These are by far the best ones I've found. Built very solid, video quality is phenomenal, and it hasn't cut out once! Highly recommend this product.
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Direct TV in my garage via cat 6,100' cat 6 and it worked rite out of the box.
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