StarTech - USB2002EXT2 - 2 Port USB 2.0 Extender over Cat5 or Cat6 - Up to 330 ft (100m)

The USB2002EXT2 2-Port USB 2.0 Extender lets you extend USB 2.0 connections, as well as power, over Cat5/Cat6 networking cable at distances of up to 330ft (100m). The USB over Cat5/6 extender is backward compatible with USB 1.x devices, allowing almost any kind of USB device to be powered and accessed at a remote location.

The USB 2.0 extender is comprised of a transmitter and receiver unit, with support for data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps and 500 mA of power per port, so no external power adapter is required at the remote location. The extender features a metal enclosure that ensures durability in all types of operating environments and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Extend up to two USB 2.0 devices up to 100 m (330ft) over a single Cat5 cable
• Connect USB devices at speeds up to 480 Mbps with 500mA of power without the use of a power adapter
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• Two USB 2.0 ports on remote unit over a single Cat5/Cat6 cable
• Maximum extension distance of up to 100m (330ft) over Cat5 cabling
• High Speed USB 2.0 compliant with support for data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
• 500mA of power per port
• No external power required at remote end as power is delivered over Cat5/Cat6
• 4kV Contact and 8kV Air Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) protection
• No driver or software required
• Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible
• Includes surface mounting brackets for both units

Applications

• Secured environments where the host computer must be in a secure, inaccessible location from the the keyboard, mouse, camera or other USB input devices
• Use existing in-wall Cat5/Cat6 wiring to extend USB connections between rooms
• Reduce cable clutter and the need for mid-point USB hubs/repeaters by running a single, easy-to-install Cat5/Cat6 cable
• Industrial control environments where the host computer must be located away from interference or contamination