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The USB extender is a hardware device that allows an extension of 1 to 4 USB peripheral devices and extends the distance up to 150ft using inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cable. The setup of this device is very easy because of its simple plug and play functionality. The Icron USB 2.0 Fiber Ranger Multimode Fiber extender is another fiber optic extender version that permits an extension up to 10km. These devices support Windows, Mac-OS, Linux and Sun. It could also be used for applications that require remote location of USB peripherals such as interactive mouse, keyboards and other human input devices. In the case of wireless usb extender, without the need for running the cables, the USB peripherals could be extended to distances up to 110ft.

This is advantageous in situations where there is lack of space or where cables cannot be used. It basically is a hub that consists of a transmitter with 4 port receiver that permits the connection of up to 4 USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, printers, scanners, isochronous web cams, hard drives, and MP3 players. This extender comes along with simple plug and play functionality, and is compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. It does not need any software driver for operation and supports Windows 2000, XP, MAC OSX, Solaris and Unix Linux along with USB transfer types such as Control, Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous.

The biggest advantage of a usb extender is that, the receiver has an active 4 port hub that would supply power to each port, thereby powering and charging the peripherals such as media players, smart phones and mass storage devices. The local transmitter and the receiver unit in the USB over Cat5 kit are connected using Cat 5 UTP cable; RJ45 and Icron Ranger USB 2.0 Extender have also been included so as to support USB 2.0 peripheral devices at speeds up to 480 Mb/s over a distance of 50 m/164 ft. These are powered by patented Extreme USB technology and are revolutionizing USB connectivity and extension.

Last update : 30-07-2010 17:40

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