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Detangling VGA Baluns Installation
Problem One
The problem

Your classroom is down the hall from your media room. The classroom has a projector in it that needs video from the media room. The classroom is 100' away from the media room.
The Solution
You'll need...

(1) MCM Educational VGA Balun Kit
  • Passive, no power needed
  • Up to 135 meters (300') via standard 4 pairs CAT 5 UTP cable.
  • Compatible with desktop PCs and laptops
  • Perfect for classrooms and lecture halls
  • Distribute Video to a remote location
  • Supports up to 1280 X 1024 Resolution

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(1) 100' length of preassembled Cat5 Cable
Enhanced 350 MHz Category 5 UTP Patch Cables, Length: 100 feet, Color: Blue, Data Transmission Rate: 155 Mbps, Wire Size: 4 Pair 24 AWG, Type: RJ-45 Molded Snagless
#831-1705
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What To Do

Simply use the included VGA cable to attach one balun to the rear of the projector. Connect the second balun to the your PC or Video output. Route your CAT5e cable between the baluns and plug it in. It is that simple!

This installation will provide substantial cost savings when compared to 100' of VGA cable, with smaller size that will make running the cable much easier.
Problem Two
The problem

You have a server in a equipment closet that needs to be accessed by an operator in another room. They need keyboard and mouse access as well as a local video display. You considered remote access but you simply want to use a keyboard and mouse and have another PC where that person is located
The Solution
You'll need...

(1) MCM Educational PS/2 VGA, Keyboard and Mouse Balun Kit
  • Passive, no power needed
  • Up to 135 meters ( 300\u2019) via standard 4 pairs CAT 5 UTP cable.
  • Compatible with desktop PCs and laptops
  • Perfect for classrooms and lecture halls
  • Control a remote PC or server with VGA
  • Supports up to 1280 X 1024 Resolution

#83-11346
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--OR--
(1) USB VGA, Keyboard and Mouse Balun Kit
  • Passive, no power needed
  • Up to 135 meters (300\u2019) via standard 4 pairs CAT 5 UTP cable.
  • Compatible with desktop PCs and laptops
  • Perfect for classrooms and lecture halls
  • Control a remote PC or server with VGA

#83-11348
View the complete line of MCM Educational Baluns
(2) 100' length of preassembled Cat5 Cable
Enhanced 350 MHz Category 5 UTP Patch Cables, Length: 100 feet, Color: Blue, Data Transmission Rate: 155 Mbps, Wire Size: 4 Pair 24 AWG, Type: RJ-45 Molded Snagless
#831-1705
View all Cat 5 products
What To Do

Simply use the included VGA cable to attach one balun to the rear of the display. Connect your Keyboard and Mouse to the color coded PS/2 ports on the balun. Connect the second balun to the your PC video output, use the included PS/2 cables to connect your mouse and keyboard ports. Route your CAT5e cables between the baluns and plug them in. It is that simple!

This installation will provide substantial cost savings when compared to 100' of VGA cable and PS/2 cables, with smaller size that will make running the cable much easier.


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