More wire is not the answer to connecting distant devices. We've come to expect a computing world with no limits. The fact is, we still haven't repealed the laws of physics, and there are limitations to how long connections can extend between devices. Sure, you can buy extension cables for all sorts of peripherals, including modems, monitors, key boards, and printers, but you can't extend these connections indefinitely.
Signal strength degrades over the length of the cable.
If the cable is too long, the signal may be too weak to be read reliably. The specifications governing these connections are typically defined in electrical engineering terms that involve capacitance and signal strength and other esoteric factors beyond the average user's ability to measure or evaluate. Fortunately, the specifications do lend themselves to some rules of thumb that provide some guidance, as well as some insight on when and how you can break these rules. Get technical advice and solutions - post your question to our PC Solutions forum. Find out how.