SIIG DVI over CAT5e Extender

The SIIG DVI over CAT5e Extender is a smart, cost-effective solution designed to extend DVI video signals over standard CAT5e/6 cables. Perfect for classrooms, conference rooms, digital signage, retail displays, and home entertainment setups, this extender makes it easy to position your display where you need it most without compromising image quality. By leveraging the ubiquity of CAT5e/6 cabling, you can achieve long-distance DVI transmission without the expense or complexity of dedicated high-bandwidth cables.

With a focus on reliability and ease of use, this DVI over CAT5e Extender preserves sharp detail, accurate color, and smooth motion across the link. It’s suitable for both small-scale installations and larger environments where a clean, tidy wiring plan matters. Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or planning a new build, the SIIG extender delivers a practical bridge between your DVI source and distant display, delivering consistent performance across distances that would challenge traditional DVI connections.

• Long-distance performance: Extends DVI signals over CAT5e/6 up to 60 meters (200 feet) at XGA (1024x768) resolution @ 60Hz, or up to 30 meters (100 feet) at UXGA (1600x1200) resolution @ 60Hz, enabling flexible placement of displays.
• Economical cabling: Uses affordable CAT5e/6 cabling, reducing installation costs and simplifying runs through walls, ceilings, or trays without sacrificing image integrity.
• High-quality image support: Maintains crisp text, detailed graphics, and smooth video playback across the extended link, preserving the visual clarity needed for presentations, digital signage, and multimedia content.
• Easy, two-piece design: A transmitter connects to the DVI source while a receiver connects to the DVI display, with a straightforward setup that minimizes downtime and configuration challenges.
• Broad compatibility for various environments: Works with most DVI-enabled displays and sources, making it a versatile choice for classrooms, meeting rooms, home theaters, and retail environments where flexible display placement is essential.

Technical Details of SIIG DVI over CAT5e Extender

• Video interface: DVI-D, single-link, extended over CAT5e/6 cabling
• Maximum extension distances: 60 m (200 ft) at 1024x768 @ 60 Hz; 30 m (100 ft) at 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
• Cable requirement: Standard CAT5e/6 cable between transmitter and receiver
• Connectivity: DVI input on the transmitter and DVI output on the receiver to support a direct source-to-display connection
• System type: Dual-unit kit consisting of a transmitter and a receiver for end-to-end DVI signal extension

How to install SIIG DVI over CAT5e Extender

• Power off your DVI source (computer, media player, or similar device) and the target display before connections.
• Connect the transmitter’s DVI input to your video source using a standard DVI cable, ensuring a secure, snug fit.
• Run a CAT5e/6 cable from the transmitter to the location of the receiver, choosing a route that avoids excessive bending or interference for best signal integrity.
• Connect the receiver’s DVI output to your display using another DVI cable, securing the connection to prevent accidental disconnections.
• Power on the transmitter, receiver, source, and display (if the units require external power, plug in the appropriate adapters). Allow a moment for the signal to initialize and verify that the extended video appears on the display.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the SIIG DVI over CAT5e Extender do?
  It enables you to extend DVI video signals over standard CAT5e/6 cable, enabling flexible display placement without needing specialized or expensive cabling.
• What resolutions and distances are supported?
  It supports up to 60 meters (200 feet) at 1024x768 @ 60 Hz and up to 30 meters (100 feet) at 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz, allowing for various installation scenarios from classrooms to boardrooms.
• What kind of cable is required?
  A single run of CAT5e or CAT6 cabling is used to connect the transmitter and receiver.
• Is the extender compatible with all DVI sources and displays?
  The extender is designed to work with most DVI-D sources and displays that support single-link DVI video, providing broad compatibility for common devices.
• How do I install it?
  Install by connecting the transmitter to the DVI source, linking the transmitter and receiver with CAT5e/6 cable, and connecting the receiver to the display. Power the units if required and test the setup to confirm video is displayed correctly.