mhavoc Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi everyone... Im looking at the 8x8 HDMI matrix and wondered if the RJ-45 'outputs' need to go directly to the HDBaseT Receiver. My question is, can that wire go through a standard gigabit switch (HP Procurve in my case) or does it need to be direct (point to point) wired to the HDBaseT Receiver? Im asking because that means that would mean that all my CAT6 needs to go back to a single point in my house where the 8x8 Matrix resides. I have two locations with gigabit switches in each location and a 4 gigabit connection between the two. thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi everyone... Im looking at the 8x8 HDMI matrix and wondered if the RJ-45 'outputs' need to go directly to the HDBaseT Receiver. My question is, can that wire go through a standard gigabit switch (HP Procurve in my case) or does it need to be direct (point to point) wired to the HDBaseT Receiver? Im asking because that means that would mean that all my CAT6 needs to go back to a single point in my house where the 8x8 Matrix resides. I have two locations with gigabit switches in each location and a 4 gigabit connection between the two. thank you!I believe if your using a standard matrix then those outputs need to go directly to the Receiver. However in your case I would highly recommend the "Just Add Power" (JAP) solution. JAP is a matrix set-up that does what your asking about. I'm not clear on if regular network traffic can be on those switches as well or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 It needs to be a direct connection. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhavoc Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 thanks for the feedback. I took at look at the Just Add Power HD over IP and it seems that those are simply point to point without the ability to 'matrix' a source to any output. So, I guess at that point, there might be just 'old fashioned' HDMI matrices that allow any HDMI input go to an HDMI output. Well, I haven't put my drywall up yet in the basement, so I can still run some dedicated CAT6 to each basement box to the main floor A/V closet which is where all my RG-6 and other TV CAT 6 cables terminate. Thanks for all the info. If anyone has any other suggestions, Im welcome to hear them too!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 thanks for the feedback. I took at look at the Just Add Power HD over IP and it seems that those are simply point to point without the ability to 'matrix' a source to any output. JAP is a matrix and not simply a point to point set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Right. It works exactly like a matrix switch, it's just more easily scalable. You stool can't cascade it through a series of switches. Run a CAT5e/CAT6 bundle (a pair of each) and an RG6 from the central rack location, to every potential TV location. You'll be glad you did. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam333 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 mhavoc,I have the JAP 8x8 and swear by it. the only thing between that and my receiver is a patch panel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Actually guys, with proper setup you can use more than one switch (kind of like "cascading" in a way). You can also have network traffic sent over the same CATx cable as the JAP. Both of these are more advanced setups that need to follow the installation best practices from Just Add Power. Here's what something like that would look like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Indeed, much more CAN be done using more advanced set-up, but understand that it requires different (more expensive) switches etc. Honestly, if you're doing wiring - just pull it right. Skimping on that is.... Of course if you CANT pull wires etc, JAP does have the flexibility you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhavoc Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Alrighty then.... problem solved, Im pulling lots-o-wires. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Indeed, much more CAN be done using more advanced set-up, but understand that it requires different (more expensive) switches etc. Honestly, if you're doing wiring - just pull it right. Skimping on that is.... Of course if you CANT pull wires etc, JAP does have the flexibility you need.Just throwing it out there, most people don't know about Just Add Power much less what all can be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Oh wasn't meant as an attack - just wanted to make sure it wasn't seen as an "oh well that's simple then" solution when it isn't really. Just trying to prevent wrong expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Ella Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 If you are planning to use a HDBaseT HDMI matrix with receivers you cannot use it in conjunction with a gigabit switch. The receivers need to be connected directly to the HDMI Matrix. I have used KVMSwitchTech's 8x8 HDBaseT HDMI matrix units for customer installations and they work great. The also support bi directional IR and RS232. KVMSwitchTech also offers 16x16 and 32x32 HDMI Matrix solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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