ATEN HDMI extender khext60-1 — extends HDMI signal up to 60 m over Cat5e/Cat6

ATEN HDMI extender khext60-1 transmits HDMI Full HD (1080p) video and audio over a single Cat5e/Cat6 cable for distances up to 60 m. The device is intended for point-to-point extension where direct HDMI cabling is impractical and delivers a digital HDMI signal and embedded audio between source and display.

Advantages

This extender supports Full HD 1080p up to 60 m with a 10.2 Gbps bandwidth including HDCP support. It uses a single LAN cable (Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7) and includes transmitter and receiver units with power adapters. Both units provide EDID button control and LED indicators to show link and transmission status. The transmitter and receiver must be directly connected by a single uninterrupted LAN cable and cannot be connected through active network equipment.

Suitable for

• Extending HDMI signal between source and display up to 60 m
• Meeting rooms and conference AV setups
• Digital signage and retail displays
• Situations where direct HDMI cabling is impractical

Key specifications

• Model: ATEN khext60-1
• Maximum range: up to 60 m over single Cat5e/Cat6 cable
• Supported resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (Full HD)
• Bandwidth: 10.2 Gbps; HDCP supported
• Cable recommendation: use uninterrupted solid copper LAN cable, minimum AWG24; for 60 m use AWG23 copper cable (e.g., UTP Cat6)
• Power: supplied adapters for transmitter and receiver (230V→5V)
• Features: EDID button, status LEDs on both units
• Package contents: 1× transmitter, 1× receiver, 2× power adapters, 1× manual

How to use

Connect the transmitter to the HDMI source and the receiver to the HDMI display. Use a single uninterrupted Cat5e/Cat6 (or Cat7) cable directly between the transmitter and receiver; do not route through switches, routers or other active network devices. Plug in the supplied 5 V power adapters for both units. Use the EDID button if you need to manage display EDID settings and check the LEDs to confirm link and signal transmission.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use a high-quality solid copper LAN cable (recommended AWG23 for 60 m runs, e.g., UTP Cat6) and ensure the LAN cable is a direct point-to-point connection without interruptions through active network equipment. Do not connect the extender to an Ethernet network switch, router or similar device.