This AVPro Edge MXNet 1G Wall Plate Encoder Device is an AV over IP encoder device that fits into any standard dual-gang mud ring. Connect this MXNet wall plate to any HDMI source and it will encode the audio/video signal into a multicast data format that can be routed to any Decoder endpoint within the project/installation. This device connects directly via category cable (CAT 5e or better) to any MXNet switch. The AC-MXNET-1G-EWP is a part of the MXNet family of AV-over-IP products from AVPro Edge.