HDMI Extender over Cat5e Cat6 4K 60m with External Power Supply

A 4K HDMI extender overcomes the physical limitation of direct HDMI cable length: HDMI cables are restricted to approximately 10 to 15 metres before 4K signal integrity degrades, while Cat5e and Cat6 cable runs of 60 metres are standard in building infrastructure cabling. The extender converts the HDMI signal to a form that transmits reliably over Cat5e or Cat6 at distances up to 60 metres, then reconverts it to HDMI at the display end.

This 4K variant transmits UHD resolution (3840×2160) at 60 metres. The distinction from 1080P extenders is the signal bandwidth the transmitter must handle: 4K at standard frame rates requires higher bandwidth than 1080P, and an extender specified at 4K resolves without downscaling at the receiver.

The external power supply means the transmitter unit is powered from a mains adaptor rather than drawing power over the Cat cable from the receiver or from a PoE switch port. This is a simpler power arrangement in some installations where a nearby mains socket is available at the transmitter position, and avoids any power budget constraint from the Cat cable run length.

For applications including digital signage, boardroom display systems, CCTV monitor feeds from 4K DVRs and NVRs, and point-to-point 4K distribution, the 60m Cat5e/6 range covers the majority of in-building distribution distances without requiring new cable infrastructure.

For AV and security installers extending 4K HDMI signals over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cable runs up to 60m with external power across London and the UK, this extender provides the 4K-capable Cat5e/6 extension at this distance.

Key Features

• Extends 4K HDMI signals up to 60 metres over Cat5e or Cat6 cable
• 4K UHD resolution: transmits at full 3840×2160 without downscaling
• External power supply: simpler power arrangement at the transmitter end
• Overcomes the 10-15m direct HDMI cable distance limitation
• Suitable for 4K digital signage, boardrooms, and CCTV monitor distribution
• Compatible with standard Cat5e and Cat6 cable infrastructure