Gefen Video Extender — DisplayPort Over Category 6 Cable

The Gefen Video Extender is a high-performance solution designed to bridge the distance between your DisplayPort source and a distant display by using standard Category 6 Ethernet cabling. Built for reliability in professional AV installations and home theater setups alike, this extender pair preserves image quality, color accuracy, and smooth motion across longer runs without the need for expensive fiber or specialized cable. With a compact, discreet design and straightforward setup, the Gefen Video Extender helps you deploy powerful video systems in classrooms, boardrooms, digital signage environments, or immersive home cinemas. Its design centers on practicality and performance, delivering a clean, plug-and-play experience that minimizes installation time while maximizing the potential of your DisplayPort content. The result is a scalable solution that accommodates growing display networks, enabling you to extend high-resolution video over existing Category 6 infrastructure while maintaining reliable signal integrity and consistent performance.

• DisplayPort video extended over Category 6 copper cable: Preserve high-resolution video quality while moving your source and display farther apart, without sacrificing color depth or refresh rate.
• Plug-and-play transmitter and receiver pair: Simple, tool-free connections to your DisplayPort source and display, with Cat6 running between units for a clean and efficient installation.
• Audio and data passthrough: Maintain synchronized multi-channel audio and embedded data across the extended link for a seamless viewing experience.
• Compact, versatile enclosure design: The transmitter and receiver are designed for flexible mounting options in projectors, racks, or wall-mount installations, helping you integrate into tight spaces.
• Broad compatibility with standard infrastructure: Works with existing Cat6 cabling and typical DisplayPort-enabled devices, reducing the need to rework your network or upgrade cabling.

Technical Details of Gefen Video Extender

• Video interface: DisplayPort signal transmission from source to display through a dedicated extender pair.
• Cable transport: Category 6 copper Ethernet cable serves as the physical medium between transmitter and receiver.
• Transmitter/Receiver configuration: Point-to-point extension with separate transmitter and receiver units.
• Power requirements: External power adapters are used to power the transmitter and receiver units (power supplies included with typical kits).
• Enclosure and installation: Compact housings designed for easy placement, with mounting options suitable for desks, racks, or wall-mount setups.
• Included components: Typically includes transmitter unit, receiver unit, power adapters, and mounting accessories.

How to Install Gefen Video Extender

• Connect your DisplayPort video source to the transmitter’s DisplayPort input using a standard DisplayPort cable.
• Connect a DisplayPort cable from the receiver’s DisplayPort output to the display or projector you want to drive.
• Run a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable between the transmitter and the receiver. Ensure the cable is properly seated in both ends and is free of kinks or damage.
• Plug the external power adapters into the transmitter and receiver, then connect them to standard power outlets. Confirm that both units power up and indicate ready status.
• Power on the source and the display. If necessary, configure the display’s resolution and refresh rate to match the capabilities of the DisplayPort signal being transmitted. If EDID management is included in your kit, follow the provided guidance to ensure optimal source-to-display communication.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Gefen Video Extender used for?
  A: It is used to extend DisplayPort video signals over Category 6 cable, allowing the source and display to be physically separated while preserving image quality and functionality.
• Q: Does this extender carry audio as well as video?
  A: Yes, the design supports audio pass-through alongside the DisplayPort video signal for a complete viewing experience.
• Q: Do I need a network switch or router to use this device?
  A: No. The Gefen Video Extender is a point-to-point solution that uses Cat6 cabling to connect transmitter and receiver, independent of network switches or routing equipment.
• Q: What kind of cables do I need?
• A: You’ll need standard DisplayPort cables for the source-to-transmitter and receiver-to-display connections, plus a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable to link the transmitter and receiver.
• Q: Is power required for the extender components?
  A: Yes. External power adapters are typically required to power both the transmitter and the receiver units.
• Q: Can I use this with 4K displays?
  A: The extender supports DisplayPort signals and high-resolution output; the exact maximum resolution and refresh rate depend on the specific model and cable quality. Refer to product specifications for supported formats in your kit.