Vention HDMI Network Cable Extender 150M Gray Aluminum Alloy Type

Description Vention HDMI Network Cable Extender 150M — Gray Aluminum Alloy Type (AKBH0) The Vention AKBH0 is a powered HDMI-over-Ethernet extender that transmits Full HD 1080p video, audio, USB, and infrared control signals from a source device to a display up to 150 metres away using a single CAT5e or CAT6 network cable. It is designed for large-scale commercial and institutional installations — auditoriums, conference halls, university lecture theatres, retail spaces, and multi-floor office environments — where a standard HDMI cable or even a short-range extender falls well short of what is needed. The AKBH0 ships as a matched transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) pair in anodized gray aluminum alloy housings rated for 24/7 continuous operation, and includes a KVM function that routes USB keyboard and mouse signals back to the source over the same Ethernet cable. At 150 metres, the AKBH0 sits in a significantly different category from entry-level 30m or 60m extenders. It is built for situations where the signal must travel across building floors, through lengthy cable runs in suspended ceilings, or between structures on the same campus. The engineering-grade chipset inside both units is optimised for stable long-distance HD transmission, preventing the picture distortion and signal dropout that consumer-grade hardware produces when pushed to this range. Additionally, the AKBH0 supports triple cascading — connecting further units downstream to extend the total distance to 450 metres — making it a scalable foundation for the most demanding permanent AV installations. Bidirectional IR pass-through means a remote control at the display end can operate the source device at the transmitter end, so you never need to physically access the source room to change channels, adjust volume, or control playback. Technical Specifications Signal & Video Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1080 (1080p) @ 60Hz — Full HD Also supports: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p HDCP compliance: HDCP 1.4 HDMI standard: HDMI 1.4 Signal type: Active — engineered long-distance chipset, not passive Picture quality: Lossless signal reconstruction at RX end — no compression Audio Audio pass-through: Yes — full audio carried over same Ethernet cable as video Maximum channels: 7.1 surround Supported formats: Dolby Digital (AC3), DTS, LPCM stereo and multi-channel Audio/video sync: Maintained throughout full 150m transmission range Transmission Maximum range (single unit): 150m / 492ft over CAT5e or CAT6 Maximum range (triple cascade): 450m / 1,476ft using 3 × AKBH0 in series Cable type required: CAT5e or CAT6 straight-through patch cable — not crossover Cable included: No — must be purchased separately KVM & Control KVM function: Yes — USB keyboard and mouse routed from RX back to TX over Ethernet USB standard: USB 2.0 TX USB port: USB-B Female (connects to source computer) RX USB port: USB-A Female (connects to keyboard/mouse at display end) Bidirectional IR: Yes — IR signals relayed from display end back to source end Ports & Interfaces Transmitter (TX): 1 × HDMI A Female, 1 × RJ45 Female, 1 × USB-B Female, 1 × 3.5mm IR jack, 1 × DC power input Receiver (RX): 1 × RJ45 Female, 1 × HDMI A Female, 1 × USB-A Female, 1 × 3.5mm IR jack, 1 × DC power input Power Power supply: DC 5V — both TX and RX require external adapters (both included in box) Bus-powered: No — both units must be powered for stable operation Operation rating: 24/7 continuous commercial use Physical Housing material: Anodized aluminum alloy Color: Gray Heat dissipation: Passive via aluminum alloy shell Anti-static protection: Yes LED indicators: Power and signal status LEDs on both TX and RX units In the Box 1 × HDMI Transmitter (TX) 1 × HDMI Receiver (RX) 2 × DC power adapters IR emitter and IR receiver cables 1 × User manual Not included: CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable — purchase separately Compatibility Sources: Desktops, laptops, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, CCTV recorders/DVRs, media players Displays: TVs, monitors, projectors — any HDMI-enabled screen Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux — plug-and-play, no drivers required