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
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: USBEAE
- Weight: 0.21kg
- Dimensions: 0.14cm x 0.10cm x 0.03cm
- SKU: USBEAE