Eaton B126‑1A0 – HDMI Extender Receiver (1080p)

Overview

The Eaton B126‑1A0 is a remote HDMI over Cat5/6 extender receiver designed for structured AV distribution in IT and AV infrastructure environments. It pairs with a compatible B126‑002 or B126‑004 transmitter to carry HDMI video and audio signals over twisted‑pair cabling, allowing displays to be positioned at a distance from the source beyond typical HDMI cable limits.

This unit supports HDMI video up to 1080p @ 60 Hz and can transmit signals over Cat5e/6 cable up to roughly 150 ft (45 m) at 1080p and up to 200 ft (61 m) for 1080i when solid 24 AWG cabling is used. Built‑in equalization adjusts the video signal to compensate for cable loss, and the receiver supports both stereo and 7.1‑channel surround audio when paired with an appropriate transmitter.

Physically compact and typically wall‑, rack‑, or pole‑mountable, the B126‑1A0 is suited for use in network equipment racks, kiosks, digital signage installations, classrooms, and control rooms where HDMI source and display are separated by structured cable pathways. It is compliant with TAA and common infrastructure deployment standards.

Integration into an AV distribution design requires a transmitter unit (B126‑002 or B126‑004) at the source. The receiver connects to the display via HDMI and to the transmitter via a single Cat5e/6 run, reducing cable complexity compared to long HDMI runs. No software configuration is required for signal extension.

In practical deployment, the B126‑1A0 enables centralized media players or video servers in an equipment rack to feed remote LCD/LED displays across a campus or multi‑room environment, leveraging existing Cat5e/6 infrastructure instead of dedicated AV cabling.

This device should not be used as a standalone HDMI distribution solution — it requires a dedicated B126‑series transmitter and structured cabling plant. It also does not support resolutions above 1080p over standard Category cable, so installations requiring 4K or higher resolutions should use higher‑spec extenders designed for those bandwidths.

Key Features

• HDMI over Cat5/6 remote receiver for B126‑series systems
• Supports 1080p @ 60 Hz video resolution
• Extends up to ~150 ft at 1080p (200 ft at 1080i)
• Stereo and 7.1‑channel surround audio support
• Built‑in equalization for cable loss compensation