Setting up HDMI over Ethernet in an apartment is a practical solution for connecting devices.
Setting up HDMI over Ethernet in an apartment is a practical solution for connecting devices.
Hey folks, I am moving into an apartment that has in wall CAT5e RJ45 cabling. One of these ports is used to connect to the internet and is currently plugged into my router. That same port is the only port that is also able to connect to the TV so I can run HDMI over Ethernet to the TV from my computer in my room. my very first thought was “maybe its possible to have a different port connect to the WAN so I can move the router away and free up the port?” But I am bot sure if this is possible? my other solution was to connect the WAN port directly to a switch, and the switch to the router. Then the computer would connect to the wall, and all traffic would (hopefully?) go to the switch? Is this even feasible? also, this is a rental, so I cant be drilling holes. thanks, any help is appreciated
You should consider a switch that supports speeds of 200 mbps or more. You can find affordable, older Cisco or similar models on eBay that offer strong performance. Ideally, connect your internet to the WAN switch on your router, then use any free ports available on the router to link to another switch. The router will manage the connection, and you’ll have additional ports quickly.
Uncertain about the issue, HDMI over Ethernet won’t pass through a switch—it shares the same cables for ease, but it’s not actual network traffic.
Certainly, the name can be confusing since it doesn't relate to Ethernet at all. It actually refers to using Ethernet-compatible cables like CAT5e or CAT6, not the Ethernet communication protocol itself.
Yes, HDBASE-T functions with any cable connecting point A to point B.