| Video signals can be extended from the source | | | | to extend analog signals and are compatible with |
| device to a display device located over a long | | | | any operating system and any video source with |
| distance with the help of a Video Extender. The | | | | a VGA connection, including PCs, DVD players, |
| signals are transmitted over Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 | | | | VHS and so on. The unit is built in a durable metal |
| cables eliminating the need for bulky cables. With | | | | case for excellent protection while its compact |
| the use of Cat5 cables, bright, sharp, high quality | | | | size allows for painless installation. With simple to |
| video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 can be | | | | use features, operation and control is easy. |
| delivered. | | | | Another format is the KVM Extender. This device |
| Consisting of a local transmitter and a remote | | | | provides the ability to remotely control a |
| receiver which are connected to the video source | | | | computer with its connected peripheral devices. A |
| and the display device respectively, this extender | | | | distance of up to 1000 feet is possible by |
| allows for adjustable signal length as well as | | | | connecting the local and the remote units via STP |
| equalization. Both the remote as well as the local | | | | UTP cables, but for even greater distances the |
| unit are connected together via Cat5 cables. | | | | KVM over Fiber version can be used. The latest |
| There are many form factors to choose from as | | | | models of these extenders support either PS/2 |
| this extender is available in a point-to-point version | | | | or USB keyboard and mouse and VGA or DVI |
| as well as 2, 4, 8 and 16 port splitter versions. | | | | video. These extenders provide various |
| Additionally, they are available in many video | | | | advantages such as protection of sensitive |
| formats, including the VGA Extender. These | | | | hardware as the servers and PCs can be isolated |
| devices increase the signal strength from a VGA | | | | from the individuals controlling them or remote |
| port and allow it to be passed over a Cat5/Cat5e | | | | operation of equipment in clean room |
| Cat6 cable from a computer to a display placed | | | | environments. |
| up to 950 feet away. These extenders are used | | | | |