Has anyone extended IR receiver over CAT5? If yes, how long was CAT5 run?
747278
I used Cat6 & plugged it into an adapter which converted it to the small headphone type plug this unit uses. The adapters snap into an Ethernet panel in my equipment room. Total distance for mine is a little more than 50 feet. It works great.
747279
Yes, I used CAT 5 wire to run the signal 75Ft. It does not work. I purchased Nextronics instead which work fine for this distance.
340566
I have a run much longer than that but what I used was a HDMI to cat5 or cat6 converter this worked well for me. Works up to 100' if you use cat6 cable for the longer run. These were just over $20 + the cat5 or cat6 cables.
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I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality picture at any length of a cable run. I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality... » Read More I also thought this might work before I bought it, but as other commentators mentioned, it doesn't. The extenders just transport raw, layer-1 TMDS and DDC signals on the available pins of a Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and they don't convert the signal to a layer-2 Ethernet frame that a network switch could understand. But if you can lay some relatively flat (low-thickness) Ethernet cables under your carpet, this solution may be better than some of the IP-based alternatives, like the "StarTech.com IPUSB2HD2 HDMI over IP Extender with Audio," which seems to output a grainy, VGA-quality picture at any length of a cable run. « Show Less
1474809
Hello, if I understand your question correctly, the best way to route the cat5 wires would be from the inside of this unit
110057
You need an cat5 ethernet cord. I also found the system quite buggy. Would probably gotten something else. Also wouldnt do the update but leave it as is? Troublesome but attractive hardware.
1007506
You can use either. I use cat 5 with video baluns and power adapter (pig tails) wired to the cat 5.
1104094
@Regula, great link. Thanks for that. I'm currently a cable customer, but I'm moving in three months. The new place has coax wired everywhere and I was considering renovating to add ethernet (cat-6).If I can get the satellite company to install their own coax, then using the netgear product may be a good alternative to renovation.
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I have a 50 inch Plasma (Philips Ambient light). have the IR Extender receiver mounted on the bottom of the TV, wire run into a closet on the opposing wall with all the other Home Theater Components, the IR Blaster and mini blasters. Using a Harmony One remote to control everything. never had any problems.
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I use a cat 5e cabling, It works just fine for me. I have never heard of Cat 6: is it even out there yet?
2201403
Am a little technically challenged but I think first choice would be to run cat-5 cable, second would be the adapter (as long as the room holding the adapter is on the same electrical panel and third would be the extender.
1417672
Yes, although it would work better to use a Cat5 the entire way, the only difference between a Cat5 and an RJ45 is the type of cabling inside.
2129892
Hello, I am not sure about CAT 5 vs. CAT 6...if you tell me how to distinguish the two I will be happy to check it out and get back to you. They do have a connector for both ends of the connections...you can simply plug a patch cable in to either end. Only other thing I would add is that the opening mechanism is pretty stuborn and hard to open sometimes. Seems to be improving with age and use. Darren
1520949
Sorry, but I have not used it for a long run as a 1000 ftTry using a cat 6 instead.
1526668
My unit works quite well with a 20 ft. long run of Cat 6 from the router.Haven't tried anything longer than that.
983204
I don't, but I can tell you that it seems to faithfully receive and reproduce IR signals, and has been very reliable. Sorry I can't be more specific to your situation.
104868
The unit comes with a power injector unit that sends over cat 5. I believe the cable can be extended with coupler.
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You can either purchase the standard IR senor on Amazon, they are plenty of it. or contact seller to see whether they have extra. http://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Receiver-Extender-Description-Compatibility/dp/B002JSDHCY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361510377&sr=8-2&keywords=IR+sensor