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DESCRIPTION of USB Over Ethernet Adapter / Extender
- USB Over Ethernet Adapter
- AKA USB Over Ethernet Extender, USB Over CAT5 / CAT6 Adapter, USB Over IP Extender
- Connections
- 2x RJ45 Female Sockets
- 1x USB Type A Female Socket
- 1x USB Type A Male Plug
- Works With CAT5, CAT5e & CAT6 Cables
- USB 1.1 Compliant
- Max. Working Distance: 50m
- Ethernet Cables Not Included by Default
- Option to Purchase 50m Pre-terminated CAT6 Cable (For 50m Mouse / Keyboards Runs)
- No External Power Required
- Plug & Play (No Drivers Required)
- Quantity: Set of 2
USES of USB Over Ethernet Adapter / Extender
- Used to extend the working range of USB cables
- Ideal for long runs through walls
- Use with USB printers, scanners, webcams, cameras, mice & keyboards
ADVANTAGES of USB Over Ethernet Adapter / Extender
- Can extend the working range of a USB cable up to 50m
- Normal working range of USB 2.0 cables is 5m & USB 3.0 is 3m, so the advantages are clear
- It can operate at USB 2.0 specs at shorter distances up to 12Mbps
DISADVANTAGES of USB Over Ethernet Adapter / Extender
- It operates over longer distances using USB specification 1.1, which has a max transfer rate of 1.5Mbps
- It is a point to point USB over CAT5 adapter and must be run directly
- It cannot operate in conjunction with a router or network switch
- Over longer (10m to 20m) distances, only keyboards and mice usually work
