Newnex FireNEX-CAT6-DP USB-C over CAT6a/7 Extender | 5Gbps • 4K DP Alt Mode • 60W PD • GigE
USB-C over CAT6a/7 extender: 5Gbps USB 3.2 + 4K DP Alt Mode + GigE + RS-232, with 60W host PD, up to 90m.
Range
Up to 90m over CAT6a/7
USB
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps
Video
DP Alt Mode (DP 1.2) up to 4K@60Hz
Network
Gigabit Ethernet + RS-232 pass-through
Technical Architecture & Functionality
The FireNEX™-CAT6-DP is an all-in-one USB-C repeater/extender over CAT6a/7 designed for BYOD meeting rooms and pro AV installs. It extends a full set of USB-C functions over a single network cable: 5Gbps USB 3.2 data, DisplayPort Alt Mode video, audio, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB Power Delivery.
Unlike extenders that only do USB 2.0 or only do USB 3.x without DP Alt Mode, FireNEX-CAT6-DP supports simultaneous 5Gbps data and DisplayPort video, with automatic DP Alt Mode lane switching (2-lane or 4-lane) for broader USB-C host compatibility.
It also provides power delivery up to 60W to the host, plus downstream power for connected devices, and includes RS-232 serial pass-through for AV control and automation workflows.
Key Engineering Advantages
True BYOD Over One Cable
Delivers video, data, audio, network, and power through a single USB-C connection extended over CAT6a/7.
Auto DP Alt Mode Lane Switching
Supports both 2-lane and 4-lane DP Alt Mode with automatic switching for broad USB-C compatibility.
5Gbps + 4K Together
Provides simultaneous SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps and DisplayPort video up to 4K@60Hz (4-lane).
Built-In GigE and RS-232
Adds wired networking and serial pass-through for AV control, automation, and stable BYOD rooms.
Practical Power Delivery
Supplies up to 60W to the host and powers downstream devices (up to 27W total) without extra adapters at the table.
Feature Checklist
- Extends full-feature USB-C over one CAT6a/7 cable up to 90m (300 ft)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) data (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
- DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP 1.2 / HBR2) with automatic 2-lane / 4-lane switching
- Video support:
- 2-lane DP 1.2 (HBR2): up to 4K@30Hz or 2K@60Hz
- 4-lane DP 1.2 (HBR2): up to 4K@60Hz
- Integrated audio: 2-channel stereo and 5.1-channel surround
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T)
- RS-232 bi-directional pass-through
- PoC-style remote powering: remote unit powered over CAT cable from local unit power input
- Local HDMI loop-through (up to 4K 60Hz 4:2:0) for a local display
- Adds downstream USB ports:
- 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 5Gbps)
- 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode + USB 3.2 5Gbps + PD)
- Broad OS compatibility: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Ubuntu, Android
- Compliance listed: FCC, CE, RoHS 2 & 3, REACH
- Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Note: product text states driver required (Windows typically auto-downloads)
Technical Specifications
Validated performance benchmarks and physical parameters.
- Part Number
- FireNEX-CAT6-DP
- Max Extension
- 90m (300 ft) over CAT6a/7
- Network Link
- RJ45
- Compatible CAT Cable
- Shielded or foiled twisted pair (S/FTP or F/FTP) CAT6a/7
- UTP Note
- UTP usable; range tested up to 30m
- Wiring
- T568A or T568B
- USB Standard
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) 5Gbps; USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatible
- USB Transfer Types
- Bulk / Isochronous / Control / Interrupt
- USB Hub Tier Count
- 2
- DP Alt Mode
- DP v1.2 (HBR2) Source & Device
- Video (2-lane)
- Up to 4K@30Hz or 2K@60Hz
- Video (4-lane)
- Up to 4K@60Hz
- Integrated Audio
- 2-channel stereo, 5.1-channel surround
- Ethernet
- 10/100/1000 Base-T
- RS-232
- Bi-directional pass-through (3-pin Phoenix header: 1881338)
- Local Unit Dimensions
- 77 × 45 × 21 mm
- Local Unit Weight
- 94 g
- Local Enclosure
- Anodized aluminum
- Local Upstream Port
- 1x USB-C to host (locking)
- Local PD Profile
- 5V/9V/15V/20V up to 60W
- Local Power Input
- 36V / 100W DC
- Local Power Plug
- 2.1 × 5.5 × 10 mm, center positive
- Local Loop-Through
- HDMI loop-through (up to 4K 60Hz 4:2:0)
- Remote Unit Dimensions
- 175 × 93 × 29 mm
- Remote Unit Weight
- 379 g
- Remote Enclosure
- Anodized aluminum
- Remote Downstream USB
- 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode + USB 3.2 + PD)
- Remote USB Power
- USB-A: 5V/3A; USB-C: 5V/9V/12V/20V up to 27W (total USB devices combined < 27W)
- Remote DisplayPort
- Additional display up to 4K@60Hz (DP++ noted; passive DP-to-HDMI adapters supported per text)
- Remote Power Source
- Power over CAT cable
- Operating Temp
- 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Operating Humidity
- 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
- Compliance
- FCC, CE; RoHS 2 & 3; REACH
- Warranty
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
Documentation & Drivers
Package Contents
- 1x FireNEX-CAT6-DP Local Unit
- 1x FireNEX-CAT6-DP Remote Unit
- 1x 36V / 100W DC Power Adapter (US)
- 2x USB 3.2 C-to-C Cable, 2m
- 1x FireNEX-CAT6-DP User Guide
- 2x RS-232 Headers
Wiring & Connection Diagram
Inspect module pinouts, transmitter/receiver cabling, and power connections.
Target Application Scenarios
Engineered for harsh industrial automation, medical suites, aerospace testing, and command centers where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
Sector Compliance & Use Cases
- BYOD meeting rooms (single USB-C cable to the table)
- Video bars and USB-C collaboration systems
- Interactive displays and presentation spaces
- Training rooms, classrooms, conference rooms
- Control/automation installs needing RS-232 over the same link
- Any setup needing **USB + video + network + power** over one CAT cable
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