StarTech - USB120EXT - 2 Port Bus Powered USB 1.1 over Cat 5 or Cat 6 Extender - 165 ft /50 m

StarTech.com's USBthere offers simple USB extension, allowing you to place 2 USB devices up to 165ft (50m) away from the computer - 10 times longer than normal USB cable length restrictions. The 2-port USB extender is comprised of both local and remote units, which can be connected together to extend the USB connection distance over standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable.

Delivering cost-effective USB extension, the USBthere USB extender eliminates the expense of additional hubs, repeaters, power adapters or software, making it perfect for a broad range of applications including security and surveillance devices like USB video cameras etc.

The USBthere is designed to provide dependable, long-lasting USB device performance over long distances, and is backed by StarTech.com's 1-year warranty.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Extends USB connection distance capacity from 15 feet (5 meters) to 165 feet (50 meters)
• Supports any full-speed (12 Mbits/sec) or low-speed (1.5 Mbits/sec) USB peripheral
• Eliminates the need to cascade expensive, inflexible and space consuming USB hubs or repeaters for USB range extension

Features

• Extends the connection distance of two USB devices to up to 165 feet (50 meters)
• Easy installation and set up with no software required
• Compliant with USB 1.1 specifications
• Data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbits/sec
• Allows users to make use of existing Ethernet infrastructure for extending USB devices
• Comes complete with a 6 foot USB cable
• Requires no external power adapter

Applications

• Ideal for connecting USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners and other USB devices to your system from a distance