Anyone using hdmi over single cat6?
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As per the title, trying to set it up but can't get a link across the cat6.
We have it hdmi into Extender, which is plugged into a cat6 link lead, that plugs into a wall socket that runs approx 15m to the network cupboard, where another link lead plugs into the hdmi extended box there.
All cable at quality cat6, used a cable tester to validate the cables and I can wire my laptop to the router successfully.
I just can't get the hdmi over cat6 to pass a signal across. Using a single cat6 plugged into each works, so it isn't a failure within the Extender boxes.
The cat6 cable routes through the house, but do pass near a few power cables... But nothing dramatic /excessive.
Is the hdmi signal particularly weak? Is it sensitive enough that a few faceplates and/or power cable could disrupt it?
We have it hdmi into Extender, which is plugged into a cat6 link lead, that plugs into a wall socket that runs approx 15m to the network cupboard, where another link lead plugs into the hdmi extended box there.
All cable at quality cat6, used a cable tester to validate the cables and I can wire my laptop to the router successfully.
I just can't get the hdmi over cat6 to pass a signal across. Using a single cat6 plugged into each works, so it isn't a failure within the Extender boxes.
The cat6 cable routes through the house, but do pass near a few power cables... But nothing dramatic /excessive.
Is the hdmi signal particularly weak? Is it sensitive enough that a few faceplates and/or power cable could disrupt it?
Edited by Andehh on Saturday 18th February 18:27
It's a cheap one, under the 'synic' brand. I have ordered the more expensive "Neet" one to try to tomorrow.
I also found that the unbranded "CAT6 link lead" cables are likely to be cat5. Linking the two of boxes together with one of these link leads stops the "link" light flashing, but no picture comes through.
Even testing with a good quality cat5e cable has some pictures being shown(showing it is better quality then th 'CAT6') , though the picture is badly broken. Hoping tomorrow to go to maplins to buy a crimp tool (left mine at home) to build my own known quality cat6 to try, and then try again with the neet branded extenders.
Edit: how much interference is a couple of faceplate couplings likely to create?
I also found that the unbranded "CAT6 link lead" cables are likely to be cat5. Linking the two of boxes together with one of these link leads stops the "link" light flashing, but no picture comes through.
Even testing with a good quality cat5e cable has some pictures being shown(showing it is better quality then th 'CAT6') , though the picture is badly broken. Hoping tomorrow to go to maplins to buy a crimp tool (left mine at home) to build my own known quality cat6 to try, and then try again with the neet branded extenders.
Edit: how much interference is a couple of faceplate couplings likely to create?
Edited by Andehh on Saturday 18th February 19:34
Sorry yes it is esynic!
Having already proved the 2 link leads are less then cat5e quality though, I hope to replace them tomorrow as my first attempt to improve the situation.
I have a few metres spare of professional grade cat6 (matching the stuff throughout the house) which I'll make up and try.
it is ESYNIC HDMI Extender 1080P 60m HDMI Extenders HDMI Repeater Over Single Cat 6 Cat 7 Ethernet Cables With IR Function https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YC3BWL2/ref=cm_sw_r...
Having already proved the 2 link leads are less then cat5e quality though, I hope to replace them tomorrow as my first attempt to improve the situation.
I have a few metres spare of professional grade cat6 (matching the stuff throughout the house) which I'll make up and try.
it is ESYNIC HDMI Extender 1080P 60m HDMI Extenders HDMI Repeater Over Single Cat 6 Cat 7 Ethernet Cables With IR Function https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YC3BWL2/ref=cm_sw_r...
Damn crimp tool from maplins was a piece of s
t and I couldn't crimp the ends onto cat6 spec rj45. Means I can't default to a single cable between Extenders.
Replaced the sockets with cat6 spec ones, and used genuine cat6 certified cables from maplins, but still couldn't get a damn link between the hdmi Extenders.
Now ran out of ideas, hopefully the neet Extender will arrive later and I can try that!
Wishing I'd just ran bloody hdmi cables everywhere now! Luckily I did in the lounge at least.
t and I couldn't crimp the ends onto cat6 spec rj45. Means I can't default to a single cable between Extenders. Replaced the sockets with cat6 spec ones, and used genuine cat6 certified cables from maplins, but still couldn't get a damn link between the hdmi Extenders.
Now ran out of ideas, hopefully the neet Extender will arrive later and I can try that!
Wishing I'd just ran bloody hdmi cables everywhere now! Luckily I did in the lounge at least.
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