USB-C Extender Over CAT 6a/7 Cable

The Newnex extender series delivers high-performance, long-distance USB-C® extension for professional USB applications

Image of Newnex USB-C Extender over CAT 6a/7 CableThe Newnex FireNEX-CAT6 extender series delivers high-performance, long-distance USB-C extension over CAT 6a/7 cabling for professional USB applications. Built with rugged metal enclosures and secure screw-locking ports, the FireNEX-CAT6 series supports high-bandwidth USB 3.2 data extension and optional DP Alt Mode support over a single CAT 6a/7 Ethernet cable, ensuring reliable performance for advanced USB-C systems.

The FireNEX-CAT6 provides 5 Gbps USB 3.2 connectivity and long-reaching USB-C extension up to 90 meters, making it ideal for environments where both data transmission and remote device powering are required. It supports USB Power Delivery up to 27 W across multiple PD profiles to the connected USB devices, such as computer vision cameras, and includes RS-232 serial pass-through for system control. Along with its compact metal enclosure and locking USB-C interface, these features make the FireNEX-CAT6 the ideal extension for devices that require SuperSpeed USB data and high power over long distances, such as PTZ cameras and 3D cameras.

The FireNEX-CAT6-DP expands on the CAT6 model with full BYOD functionality, transmitting 5 Gbps USB data, 4K DisplayPort video, audio, Gigabit Ethernet, and power over the same 90 m CAT 6a/7 cable. Engineered for modern unified collaboration spaces, it also features automatic DP Alt Mode lane switching for universal USB-C compatibility and delivers up to 60 W PD charging to host laptops. This all-in-one solution enables a true single-cable connection for video bars, interactive displays, conferencing systems, and network-enabled USB-C workstations, providing a powerful, high-performance plug-and-play BYOD experience that reduces cabling complexity and streamlines installation.

Features
  • Extends USB-C connectivity up to 90 m (300') over CAT 6a/7 Ethernet cable
  • Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) data; backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
  • Delivers USB Power Delivery over CAT cabling, supporting multiple PD profiles (up to 60 W host/30 W device)
  • Supports DisplayPort Alt Mode video, including 4K resolution with automatic 2-lane/4-lane switching
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet for reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps network extension
  • Bidirectional RS-232 serial pass-through for AV control systems, industrial devices, and automation workflows
  • Isochronous USB support for cameras and latency-sensitive devices
  • Rugged metal enclosure with USB-IF compliant USB-C locking ports for secure, professional installations
  • Broad OS compatibility with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Ubuntu, Linux, and Android
Applications
  • BYOD video conferencing
  • Professional AV integration
  • Full-featured USB-C extension
  • Medical imaging and diagnostics
  • Interactive display installations
  • Machine vision and robotics
Published: 2026-01-28