USB Superbooster Cat5e Extenders
USB over Cat5e or Cat6
Summary
- Product Name: USB Superbooster Cat5e Extender
- Manufacturer: Impact Acoustics
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- Review Date: July 10, 2008
- MSRP: $99 - $129
- Specifications
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- Extends the distance of a USB device from a USB-enabled computer up to 150ft
- Ideal for use with USB cameras, printers, web cams, keyboard/mouse extensions, and any other USB device
- Bus-powered so no external power source is required
- Uses standard Cat5/Cat5E/Cat6 patch cord (not included) for ease of use and flexibility
- Compliant with USB Specification 1.1
- Connectors:
- Base Connectors: USB Type A Male; RJ45 Female (USB Type B for wall plate model)
- Remote Connectors: 2 x USB Type A Female; RJ45 Female (1 x USB Type A for wall plate model)
- Includes tool-less IDC RJ45 connectors (wall plate model)
Pros
- Easy to use
- Flexible, wall plate version or dongles
- Works as advertised
Cons
- Transmitter/receiver nomenclature a tad confusing
- Not USB 2.0-compliant
Introduction
You may not spend hours and hours thinking of new ways to run long lengths of USB cable, but if you need it to occur, then it suddenly becomes the focus of your thoughts. USB has a practical maximum length of just 5 meters. If you're running an equipment room, remotely-located home theater PC, or even just a really long Guitar Hero III cable, then a USB Superbooster is probably something you should investigate.
