Product ID: IPUSB2HD2
The IPUSB2HD2 HDMI® over IP Extender delivers a versatile HDMI-IP link between PCs on your network and an HDMI monitor/projector, at full high definition (1080p, 1920x1080) video resolution. Accompanying audio signals are transmitted directly through the HDMI output, or separately through the built-on 3.5mm stereo output port.
An ideal solution for sharing a display or projector over an Ethernet network so that even PCs lacking digital video output can still connect, the IP/HDMI adapter can communicate through a network router at transmission distances up to 100m (300ft). Plus, it offers 2 USB 2.0 ports on the display side, to connect and share peripherals such as USB storage or keyboard/mouse input with the connected PC.
Alternatively, the device can be used directly connected as a USB to HDMI adapter.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | USB Mini-B (5 pin) |
2 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) | ||
1 - Connector Type(s) | HDMI (19 pin) | |
RJ-45 | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (32°F ~ 185°F) | |
Humidity | 10~80% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 1 |
AV Input | Ethernet | |
USB 2.0 | ||
AV Output | HDMI | |
Cabling | Cat 5 UTP or better | |
Audio | Yes | |
Chipset ID | DisplayLink - DL-165 | |
Daisy-Chain | No | |
Packaging Information | Package Length | 22.5 cm [8.9 in] |
Package Width | 15 cm [5.9 in] | |
Package Height | 60 mm [2.4 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 460 g [16.2 oz] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | USB - 480Mbps Ethernet - 1Gbps (1000Mbps) |
Max Distance | 100 m / 330 ft | |
Maximum Digital Resolutions | 1080p / 1920x1080 | |
Wide Screen Supported | Yes | |
General Specifications | This USB video adapter uses a DisplayLink family chipset. If you’re connecting this device to a computer along with additional USB video adapters or docking stations, please avoid using devices with a Trigger or Fresco family chipset. | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Product Length | 13.2 cm [5.2 in] | |
Product Width | 71 mm [2.8 in] | |
Product Height | 28 mm [1.1 in] | |
Weight of Product | 134 g [4.7 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 110V-240V AC | |
Input Current | 0.3A | |
Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
Output Current | 2A | |
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 10 (32/64) 8 / 8.1 (32/64) 7 (32/64) Vista (32/64) XP (32/64) |
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | IP or USB to HDMI Converter |
Universal Power Adapter (US/UK/EU/AUS) | ||
Driver and Software CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)To get the highest quality signal from your source to your display when you use an HDMI extender, do the following:
Make sure that the HDMI versions of the source, extender, and destination are compatible. For example, if you require 3D support, make sure that all of the devices can support 3D over HDMI.
Use the least amount of adapters, splitters, or converters as possible. Each device that you use in your setup creates additional points of potential failure and creates more steps for an HDCP key to hop through, which may cause issues with older displays. For more information on HDCP, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/video_signal_converters_HDCP.
Use an HDMI extender that exceeds the requirements of the setup. For example, if you need to extend the signal 200 feet, it is best to use an extender capable of more than 200 feet.
Make sure that all of the CAT 5/6 runs are as straight as possible, with the least amount of coiling.
Make sure that all of the patches, wall jacks, and cables use the highest possible CAT specification, (for example, CAT 6), and were tested to conform to the standard.
Use patches, wall jacks, and cables with the same pin configuration. For more information on T568A versus T568B wiring, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/network_cables_a_vs_b_pinout.
Keep the cabling away from sources of high noise.
Make sure that you use adequate electrical grounding in your setup.
Before you install the device, make sure that your operating system is current (for example, the most recent service pack is installed).
Note: Windows usually saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be trying to run the installer from within the zipped file. Complete the instructions in step 2 to extract the files.
To install the USB Server software, complete the following:
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be trying to run the installer from within the zipped file. Complete the instructions above to extract the files.
For information on configuring the USB Server software, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/ipusb2vga_ipusb2hd2_usb_server_software
Before you install the device, make sure that your operating system is current (for example, the most recent service pack is installed).
Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website at http://www.startech.com/Support. The part number and product ID are on the product packaging.
Note: Windows usually saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\My Documents\Downloads).
After the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, click Extract All, and complete the instructions.
In the list of extracted files, double-click the Driver-Setup file.
Complete the instructions to install the device drivers.
When prompted to, restart your computer.
To install the USB Server, complete the following:
In the list of extracted files, open the Windows folder.
Navigate to the App folder.
Double-click the USBServer_Setup file.
Complete the instructions to install the USB Server.
When prompted to, restart your computer.
For information on configuring the USB Server software, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/ipusb2vga_ipusb2hd2_usb_server_software
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the USB Server software:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
Confirm that the extender is on the same network as your computer. If you are using a network with DHCP, you do not need to configure anything further.
If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to the unit or you are using a network without DHCP, you need to change the IP address on your computer to the default IP network of the IP device server. Change the IP address of your system to 192.168.1.XXX, where XXX is a number between 1 and 49.
Note: The default IP address of the extender is 192.168.1.50 on the default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Your extender is detected by the USB Server software when the software is launched.
Note: It may take a few minutes for the server to appear in the software.
When the extender appears in the list (for example, USB2HDMI), click either the display or media device associated with the server. Click on one of the devices and then click Connect Device.
When the USB Server software configuration is complete, the display and media devices are connected to your system as though the devices are installed locally. By default, Windows creates an extended desktop for the display, which you can reconfigure in the control panel.
If hardware acceleration is enabled on any of your software applications, it can result in poor resource management and limit the performance of your video device. If you experience this problem, you should disable hardware acceleration in the program(s) that were impacted.
To disable hardware acceleration in common applications and operating systems, complete one of the following series of steps, depending on what software application(s) or operating system that you are running.
Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge:
Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: Earlier versions of Internet Explorer do not use hardware acceleration.
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Office 2013 / 2010
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
When you troubleshoot issues with a video extender, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
Video and Ethernet cables
Video extender
Video source (such as a DVD player or computer)
Video destination (such as a monitor or projector)
Note: When you are testing setup components, you should avoid using video adapters. For example, if you are converting a VGA source to HDMI for use with an HDMI extender, you should use an HDMI source when you test the components.
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the cable, video extender, video source, and video destination in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different cable, video extender, video source, and video destination in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video source and video destination, it is recommended that you do the following:
Remove the video extender from your setup and test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together without the video extender.
Test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together at the resolution that you want to use.
Note: In order for your setup to work properly, the video source, extender, and destination all need to support the resolution that you are using.
If the device is not detected in the USB Server software, complete the following:
There may be several reasons that the display on the IP video extender is black. To determine the cause of the issue, try the following:
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 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:
DVI-I to VGA
RCA to BNC
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort
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 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 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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