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Go to StarTech.comVGA to Cat 5 Monitor Extender Kit (250ft/80m) - VGA Cat5 Extender
Extend a VGA signal to a remote display using Cat5 cabling
Product ID: ST121UTPEP
- Extends video signal by up to 250 ft. (80m)
- Supports 1920x1200 or 1600x1200 resolutions at 150 ft. (50m)
- Supports 1280x1024 or 1024x768 resolutions at 250 ft. (80m)
- Mounting bracket included
- Single power adapter can be connected at local or remote end of the extension
- Uses standard Cat 5 or better cabling
- Kit consists of 1 Base unit and 1 Remote unit
- Pure hardware design - no software or drivers required
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Overview
The ST121UTPEP VGA Video Extender over Cat5 - Point to Point lets you connect a remote VGA display/projector up to 80m (250ft) away from the VGA signal source. The ST121UTPEP is a bundled kit that includes both a local and a remote unit providing a complete end to end solution for a single source/display connection, transmitting the source VGA signal over a standard Ethernet cable (Cat5 or better UTP cable, terminated with RJ45 connectors).
Offering convenient and cost-effective VGA distribution, the ST121UTPEP only requires one power adapter which can be installed at either the local or remote end of the connection, depending on what is most convenient for your application.
To ensure a tidy installation, the ST121UTPEP includes a mounting bracket for the receiver to help eliminate unnecessary cable tangles.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Extends the connection distance of VGA displays by up to 250 feet (80 meters) offering flexibility in the placement of your equipment
- Included mounting bracket provides versatile mounting options such as a wall, desk or cabinet, for a clean and manageable installation
Applications
Place the display in a convenient viewing area, while the system equipment is placed elsewhere in a clean and secure environment
Ideal for digital signage applications in financial, educational, and business sectors
Extend your display across harsh environment industrial sites
Perfect for video conferencing solutions in boardrooms and office settings
Optimize placement of your demo stations at tradeshows and in auditoriums
Technical Specifications
Product Numbers | ||
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ALSO Denmark | 000000000002764135 | |
Ingram DK | V930873 | |
UPC Code | 065030835398 |
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | 2 Years | |
Hardware | ||
Audio | No | |
Cabling | Cat 5 UTP | |
Daisy-Chain | No | |
Ports | 1 | |
Performance | ||
Max Distance | 80 m / 260 ft | |
Supported Resolutions | 1920x1200 @ 50m(164ft) 1280x1024 @ 80m(260ft) |
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Connector(s) | ||
Local Unit Connectors | 1 - RJ-45 Female | |
1 - VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female | ||
Remote Unit Connectors | 1 - RJ-45 Female | |
1 - VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female | ||
Special Notes / Requirements | ||
Note | Resolution may vary at distances depending on cable quality. Cat 5e UTP cables are recommended. | |
Power | ||
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Output Current | 0.6A | |
Output Voltage | 12 DC | |
Plug Type | M | |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 7.2 | |
Power Source | AC Adapter Included | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Color | Black | |
Enclosure Type | Aluminum | |
Product Height | 25 mm [1 in] | |
Product Length | 100 mm [3.9 in] | |
Product Weight | 36 g [1.3 oz] | |
Product Width | 138 mm [5.4 in] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 1.2 kg [2.7 lb] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - VGA over Cat5 Transmitter | |
1 - VGA over Cat5 Receiver | ||
1 - Installation Bracket (w/ screws) | ||
1 - VGA Cable | ||
1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS) | ||
1 - Instruction Manual |
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
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ST121UTPEP_Manual.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- ST121UTPEP_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
You should only use video converters and extenders if it is absolutely necessary to do so. In many cases, most video converters and extenders are not necessary if you purchase the correct cable.
The following table lists the maximum length of cable for common video standards.
Video standard | Maximum length |
DisplayPort | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
HDMI | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
DVI | 50 ft. (15.2m) |
VGA | 200 ft. (71m) |
Note: StarTech.com offers cables longer than what is listed above, including active cables, which typically include built-in active signal boosters that allow for longer cables. Active cables are specifically designed to exceed the suggested maximum lengths and are tested at the listed specifications (for example, the maximum listed resolution).
Video adapters
Video adapters passively adapt a cable from one connector type to another. Video adapters do not change the signal type, or change the video standard.
Examples of common applications for adapters include the following:
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DVI-I to VGA
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RCA to BNC
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Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort
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Couplers (female to female, or male to male)
Note: You can use a coupler to extend a cable for a short distance. However, each coupler that you use can introduce signal loss, which degrades the signal quality.
Video converters
Video converters actively process and change the signal type from one video standard and convert it to another standard. They are typically used to convert digital to analog and vice versa, but can be used to convert a digital signal to another digital video standard (for example, HDMI to DisplayPort).
Video converters work over short distances from the source to the destination: up to 15 feet or 3 meters.
Video extenders
Video extenders convert an input signal to a higher voltage for transmission over longer distances and then convert the input signal back to the original video standard. The input and the output signal will match on a video extender, as the same video standard is maintained end-to-end. If a cable is extended with adapters or converters, the signal quality degrades.
Note: For more information on using a video adapter or converter with a video extender, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_convert_then_extend.
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If you need to use a video extender with a video adapter or converter, you should position the adapter or converter as close to the video source as possible. For example, if you need to take a VGA signal from a computer and send it 200 feet to an HDMI® projector, you should convert the signal from VGA to HDMI and use an HDMI extender.
Note: For more information on when to use cables or extenders, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_when_to_convert.
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No, this device is designed to be a point-to-point solution using networking cabling only.
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This device outputs a VGA signal. If you have a display or video destination that uses another type of video connection, there are ways that you can convert the video signal or connection. These options are outlined below and organized by the target connection.
Target connection | First conversion | Second conversion (if required) |
DVI-D | VGA to HDMI: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. | HDMI to DVI-D: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. |
DVI-I | VGA to DVI-I: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/Video-Adapter/DVIVGA/. | N/A |
HDMI |
VGA to HDMI: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. |
N/A |
DisplayPort | VGA to HDMI: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. | HDMI to DisplayPort: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=DisplayPort. |
Note: You might need to use more than one converter as part of your solution; however, you should try to use the least number of converters and cables to connect your source and destination. If you have the option to convert to multiple target video connections, choose the option that requires the fewest number of conversions.
DVI-I and DVI-D
When you convert from VGA to DVI, you need to know if you are converting to a DVI-I or a DVI-D connection. For more information about how to identify the type of connection that you need, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_dvi_interface.
You also need to know which form of DVI that you are using, because DVI-I supports both analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI) signals, while DVI-D only supports digital (HDMI) signals.
Note: Certain devices may have a DVI-I connection but only support DVI-D signaling. It is important to verify that your DVI-I device supports DVI-I signaling.
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This device has a VGA input port. If you have a video source that uses another video connection, there are options available to convert the video signal or connection. These options will be outlined below for each video source connection.
Source connection |
Conversion |
DVI-I |
DVI-I to VGA: https://www.startech.com/DVIVGAMFBK. |
DVI-D |
DVI-D to VGA: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=DVI-D&filter_AVOUTPUT=VGA. |
HDMI |
HDMI to VGA: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=VGA. |
DisplayPort |
DisplayPort to VGA: https://www.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/DP-VGA/. |
DVI-I and DVI-D
When you convert from DVI to VGA, you need to know if you are converting from a DVI-I or a DVI-D connection. For more information about how to identify the type of connection that you have, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_dvi_interface.
You also need to know which form of DVI that you are using, because DVI-I supports both analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI) signals, while DVI-D only supports digital (HDMI) signals. Some DVI-I connections only support DVI-D signaling. In this case, you must use a DVI-D to VGA converter.
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