What is the opinion of Reddit about the
StarTech.com 500ft VGA KVM Over IP Extender – PS/2 & USB Host – KVM Console Over CAT5 Ethernet for Multiple Servers / Computers (SV565UTPU)?

FWIW, your internet not being reliable and your internal network not being reliable are two different things, you might be able to get away with a basic VNC session to the desktop, since that doesn’t use the internet and your internal network should be snappy enough for this.

Or get a CAT5 VGA/USB extender, like this (you’ll need a second monitor, though) – https://smile.amazon.com/StarTech-SV565UTPU-Console-Extender-500-ft/dp/B00267TXZ8?sa-no-redirect=1

You could, though I wouldn’t. You would not gain any performance or anything as long as you use good cables in the first place.

If you’re going to run a dedicated cable, you could try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/USB-Console-Extender-over-CAT5/dp/B00267TXZ8

I probably wouldn’t use that exact one, it’s just a good example of something to maybe try. Though if you do get that or something like it, get a good quality cable, something like a cat6 or cat6a.

You run a cable between the 2 units, put one unit at your desk with a monitor, keyboard and mouse hooked up to it; and put the other unit by the server. Just connect the second unit to the server and voila, you’re done.

well I’m not looking for an IP KVM just an extender that uses a point to point catx connection. like this https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-SV565UTPU-500-Feet-Console-Extender/dp/B00267TXZ8?th=1&psc=1

They also make things like this:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-500ft-VGA-Over-Extender/dp/B00267TXZ8&ved=2ahUKEwi1t7f829vrAhVOaM0KHYyDC98QFjABegQIGBAJ&usg=AOvVaw0v3vYFt3qBE2cbOU8mQ-LT

Maybe a KVM over ethernet?

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-SV565UTPU-Console-Extender-500-ft/dp/B00267TXZ8

I have never used this, but I THINK this is what you’re looking for

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-SV565UTPU-Console-Extender-500-ft/dp/B00267TXZ8