How to install the ClickShare USB‑C Extension over CAT kit with the ClickShare Control Panel and Hub

Overview

The ClickShare USB‑C Extension over CAT kit (part number: R9861625) provides a reliable long‑distance link between the ClickShare Control Panel and the ClickShare Hub, as well as between a user's laptop and the ClickShare Hub or ClickShare CX-50 Gen2 for wired content sharing in large meeting room environments.

In addition to providing a stable wired content‑sharing over link extended distances, the extension kit can deliver up to 90 W of USB‑C power to charge a connected laptop when connected to an external USB‑C power supply.

Note: Wired content sharing is supported. Support for Wired RoomDock on the ClickShare Hub will be introduced in a future Hub firmware release.

Kit components

 

• 1 x Transmitter (Tx)
• 1 x Receiver (Rx)
• 2 x USB-C cables (1.2 m each)

Supported use cases

1. ClickShare Hub ↔ ClickShare Control Panel
   Extends the Control Panel connection to the ClickShare Hub over CAT cabling.
2. ClickShare Hub / CX-50 Gen2 ↔ Laptop for wired content sharing
   Provides wired content sharing between a user's laptop and the ClickShare Hub over extended distances.
3. ClickShare Hub / CX-50 Gen2 ↔ Laptop for wired content sharing + 90 W laptop charging 
   Provides wired content sharing and up to 90 W laptop charging when an external USB‑C power supply is connected.

How-to: Connection setup

Prerequisites

• HDBaseT™ certified CAT cable requirements (maximum supported lengths):
  Between ClickShare Hub ↔ Control Panel (Use Case 1)
  • CAT5e / CAT6: up to 60 m
  • CAT6a / CAT7: up to 70 m
  Between ClickShare Hub / CX-50 Gen2 ↔ Laptop (Use Cases 2 & 3 – wired content sharing)
  • CAT5e / CAT6: up to 35 m
  • CAT6a / CAT7: up to 40 m
  Barco recommends using HDBaseT™ certified CAT6a cables. For more information, see HDBaseT™ Cabling: A Guide.
• 100 W USB‑C power supply (required for Use Case 3 only)

Notes:

• CAT cables are not included with the ClickShare USB-C Extension over CAT kit and must be purchased separately.
  
• The 100 W USB-C power supply is not included with the kit and is sold separately.

Use Case 1: Hub ↔ Control Panel

1. Connect the USB-C port of the Transmitter (Tx) to the Control Panel USB‑C™ port on the Hub using one of the supplied 1.2 m USB‑C cables. (See also).
2. Connect Transmitter (Tx) to the Receiver (Rx) using a supported CAT cable.
3. Connect the USB-C port of the Receiver (Rx) to the USB‑C™ port on the ClickShare Control Panel using the second supplied 1.2 m USB‑C cable.
4. For other hardware connections with the ClickShare Hub, see KB15495.

Use Cases 2 & 3: Hub / CX-50 Gen2 ↔ Laptop (wired content sharing, with/without charging)

1. Connect the USB-C port of the Receiver (Rx) as follow:
   • ClickShare Hub: Connect the USB-C port of the Receiver (Rx) to the wired sharing USB‑C™ port on the Hub using one of the supplied 1.2 m USB‑C cables. (See also).
   • ClickShare CX-50 Gen2: Connect the USB-C port of the Receiver (Rx) to the front USB‑C port on the CX‑50 Gen2 Base Unit using one of the supplied 1.2 m USB‑C cables. (See also).
2. Connect Transmitter (Tx) to the Receiver (Rx) using a supported CAT cable.
3. Connect the USB-C port of the Transmitter (Tx) to the USB‑C port of the laptop using the second supplied 1.2 m USB‑C cable.
   
   Note: The laptop USB‑C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode.
4. (Use Case 3 and with ClickShare Hub only) Connect the Transmitter (Tx) to a 100 W USB‑C power supply.
5. For other hardware connections: 
   • ClickShare Hub, see KB15495.
   • ClickShare CX-50 Gen2, see KB7294.
   Note: For CX-50 Gen2, ensure Input mode = Wired RoomDock is enabled in the ClickShare Configurator before use. Click here for instructions.   

 
 
Note – Additional Kit: When using Use Cases 2 or 3 with the ClickShare Hub, the ClickShare Control Panel can also be extended over CAT using a second USB‑C Extension over CAT Kit. To support both the laptop and Control Panel connections simultaneously, an additional ClickShare USB‑C Extension over CAT Kit must be purchased and installed separately.

Additional resources

• 🔗Download specification sheet

• Video tutorial