- Does it support 4K at 60Hz?
- No. It passes 4K at 30Hz and 1080p. For 4K60 you need a higher-bandwidth extender, usually an HDBaseT or optical HDMI kit.
- How far can the cable run be?
- StarTech rates it to about 230 feet over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable. Use solid copper cable and keep the run direct, with no switch in between.
- Can I control the source device from the TV end?
- No. There is no IR or CEC passthrough, so you control the source at the transmitter side or with a separate remote system.
- What's in the box?
- The transmitter, the receiver, and power hardware for the transmitter side. You supply the Cat5e/Cat6 cable and the HDMI cables at each end.
- Does it work through a network switch?
- No. It is a point-to-point extender, so the cable must run directly from transmitter to receiver.
- Is it HDBaseT compatible?
- No. It is StarTech's own extension scheme, so it won't pair with HDBaseT transmitters or receivers.
- Where is the StarTech HDMI over Ethernet Extender Kit (ST121HDBT20L) cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $477.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the StarTech HDMI over Ethernet Extender Kit (ST121HDBT20L)?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.