HDMI via home plug

mat.ralph · 08-07-2012, 22:24

Is it possible to plug an HDMI to ethernet converter (single cable variety) into a home plug to get an HD picture in another room wirelessly?

c4rv · 08-07-2012, 22:28

No. You can only use physical cable with HDMI to ethernet converters.

mat.ralph · 08-07-2012, 22:31

Thanks c4rv. Are you related to r2d2?

c4rv · 08-07-2012, 22:31

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Originally Posted by mat.ralph

Thanks c4rv. Are you related to r2d2?

only in a galaxy far far away

superman2012 · 09-07-2012, 12:11

There are a number of wireless hdmi senders available now as an alternative. Not cheap though.

grahamlthompson · 09-07-2012, 12:18

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Originally Posted by superman2012

There are a number of wireless hdmi senders available now as an alternative. Not cheap though.

And of very limited range.

superman2012 · 09-07-2012, 12:25

How far?

grahamlthompson · 09-07-2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by superman2012

How far?

Depends on how many walls etc get in the way.

They normally say up to 25M but that's under ideal conditions. ie nothing but fresh air between the sender and receiver

Could be fine to syt get a signal to ceiling mounted projector in the same room.

chrisjr · 09-07-2012, 13:07

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Originally Posted by mat.ralph

Is it possible to plug an HDMI to ethernet converter (single cable variety) into a home plug to get an HD picture in another room wirelessly?

It's not converting to Ethernet. It is converting to a connector format compatible with the CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors commonly used to carry Ethernet signals.

That is why it won't work.

Oh and technically HomePlugs are not wireless devices either. They carry the Ethernet signals over the mains wiring. So just substituting one type of wire for another.

coachtrip_fan99 · 09-07-2012, 18:15

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Originally Posted by chrisjr

It's not converting to Ethernet. It is converting to a connector format compatible with the CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors commonly used to carry Ethernet signals.

That is why it won't work.

Oh and technically HomePlugs are not wireless devices either. They carry the Ethernet signals over the mains wiring. So just substituting one type of wire for another.

and medium wave, (or is it Long or maybe even short wave) radio enthusiasts hate them!!!!

08-07-2012, 22:24	#1
mat.ralph Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torfaen Posts: 560	HDMI via home plug Is it possible to plug an HDMI to ethernet converter (single cable variety) into a home plug to get an HD picture in another room wirelessly?

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c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	No. You can only use physical cable with HDMI to ethernet converters.

08-07-2012, 22:31	#3
mat.ralph Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torfaen Posts: 560	Thanks c4rv. Are you related to r2d2?

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c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by mat.ralph Thanks c4rv. Are you related to r2d2? only in a galaxy far far away

09-07-2012, 12:11	#5
superman2012 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 50	There are a number of wireless hdmi senders available now as an alternative. Not cheap though.

09-07-2012, 12:18	#6
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by superman2012 There are a number of wireless hdmi senders available now as an alternative. Not cheap though. And of very limited range.

09-07-2012, 12:25	#7
superman2012 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 50	How far?

09-07-2012, 12:48	#8
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by superman2012 How far? Depends on how many walls etc get in the way. They normally say up to 25M but that's under ideal conditions. ie nothing but fresh air between the sender and receiver Could be fine to syt get a signal to ceiling mounted projector in the same room.

09-07-2012, 13:07	#9
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by mat.ralph Is it possible to plug an HDMI to ethernet converter (single cable variety) into a home plug to get an HD picture in another room wirelessly? It's not converting to Ethernet. It is converting to a connector format compatible with the CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors commonly used to carry Ethernet signals. That is why it won't work. Oh and technically HomePlugs are not wireless devices either. They carry the Ethernet signals over the mains wiring. So just substituting one type of wire for another.

09-07-2012, 18:15	#10
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr It's not converting to Ethernet. It is converting to a connector format compatible with the CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors commonly used to carry Ethernet signals. That is why it won't work. Oh and technically HomePlugs are not wireless devices either. They carry the Ethernet signals over the mains wiring. So just substituting one type of wire for another. and medium wave, (or is it Long or maybe even short wave) radio enthusiasts hate them!!!!

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