Cables To Go USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate Review
USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate
Summary
- Product Name: USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate
- Manufacturer: Cables To Go
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- Review Date: April 01, 2008
- MSRP: $134.99
- Specifications
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- Extends the distance of a serial device from a USB-enabled computer up to 150ft
- Supports automatic handshake mode
- Over 230kbps data transfer rate
- Supports remote wake-up and power management
- 96 byte buffer each for upstream and downstream data flow
- Ideal for use with serial devices such as cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems, scanners, bar code readers, printers, or ISDN terminal adapters
- Fits a standard J-box
- Compatible with Leviton Decora® brand cover plates
- Bus-powered so no external power source is required
- Uses standard Cat5/Cat5E/Cat6 patch cord (not included) for ease of use and flexibility
- Included tool-less IDC RJ45 connectors allow user to terminate their own cable
- Compliant with USB Specification 1.1
- Connectors:
- Transmitter: USB Type B Female; RJ45 Female
- Receiver: Serial DB9 Female; RJ45 Female
Pros
- Works
- Convenient
- Easy setup
Cons
- None
Introduction
The USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate essentially takes a serial (in HT terms RS-232) signal and converts it to USB. There are plenty of devices that can do this but the Wall Plate has the advantage of being wall mounted and extending the signal over Cat5 up to 150 feet. The USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate worked exactly as expected, even over 100' of Cat5. If you're in need of a solution like this, you can rest assured that USB to Serial DB9 SuperBooster Wall Plate will work as advertised. With the ease of installation, this is a serious no-brainer for any custom installer.
