Tripp Lite by Eaton DVI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit — Box-Style Transmitter/Receiver for Video up to 200 ft (60 m)

The Tripp Lite by Eaton DVI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit is a robust, high-performance solution designed to deliver pristine DVI video across long distances without sacrificing image quality. This two-piece system features a box-style transmitter and a matching box-style receiver, engineered to work with a single Cat5e/6 patch cable. Ideal for classrooms, boardrooms, showrooms, home theaters, and digital signage, this extender kit ensures your DVI-D Single-Link signal remains crisp and reliable from source to display, even when traditional direct connections aren’t practical. Built to support demanding environments and professional deployments, it combines engineering precision with user-friendly installation, making it simple to extend digital video to distant displays while maintaining signal integrity, EDID compatibility, and consistent performance.

• Up to 200 ft (60 m) over a single Cat5e/6: This active extender kit transmits DVI-D Single-Link video over a standard Ethernet cable, enabling flexible, clutter-free installations without the need for multiple coaxial cables or repeaters.
• Box-style transmitter and receiver: Two compact, rugged enclosures house the electronics, delivering a neat, professional installation that fits neatly into racks, cabinets, or mounted on walls for discreet integration in classrooms, conference rooms, or retail spaces.
• Active signal restoration for reliable performance: The extender actively regenerates the DVI signal to preserve clarity and color accuracy across long cable runs, helping minimize signal degradation and ensuring smooth video playback from source to display.
• TAA compliant and enterprise-friendly: Designed to meet procurement standards for government and regulated environments, this kit provides dependable performance in a wide range of business, education, and government applications.
• Designed for seamless compatibility with standard DVI displays: Works with common DVI-D Single-Link sources and displays, enabling easy integration into existing AV layouts without specialized adapters or complex setups.

Technical Details of Tripp Lite by Eaton DVI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit

• Type: Active DVI extender kit with a box-style Transmitter and a box-style Receiver
• Video format: DVI-D Single-Link video
• Maximum distance: Up to 200 ft (60 meters) over a single Cat5e/6 patch cable
• Cable requirement: Standard Cat5e/6 patch cable used for the link between Transmitter and Receiver
• Enclosures: Two compact box-style units designed for easy mounting and discreet installation
• Compliance: TAA compliant for broad procurement eligibility
• Applications: Ideal for extending DVI video to projectors, displays, or digital signage across rooms, across a building, or within a multi‑zone AV setup

How to install Tripp Lite DVI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit

• Power down all equipment and verify that your DVI source and display are compatible with DVI-D Single-Link inputs and outputs.
• Connect the DVI source (computer, media player, or other device) to the Transmitter’s DVI input using a standard DVI cable.
• Run a single Cat5e/6 patch cable from the Transmitter to the Receiver to establish the link between the two enclosures.
• Connect the Receiver’s DVI output to your display using another DVI cable, ensuring a secure connection at both ends.
• Power the Transmitter and Receiver as required by your installation (use the appropriate power adapters if provided with your kit), then power on the source and display. Verify full video signal and adjust any source display settings if needed for optimal clarity.

Frequently asked questions

• What does this kit do? It extends a DVI-D Single-Link video signal up to 200 ft (60 meters) over a single Cat5e/6 cable using a pair of box-style, active transmitters and receivers for reliable long-distance video distribution.
• What cables are required? A standard Cat5e/6 patch cable runs between the Transmitter and Receiver, while DVI cables connect your source to the Transmitter and your display to the Receiver.
• What devices work with this extender? Any DVI-D Single-Link source and display are compatible, allowing you to connect computers, media players, projectors, and monitors across the extended distance with improved signal integrity.
• Is this extender compliant with procurement standards? Yes. The kit is TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and other regulated procurement environments.
• Is software required for operation? No software is required. The extender is a plug-and-play hardware solution designed for straightforward installation.