Sewell U-link True USB 2.0 Over Single Cat5 Extender, 480 Mbps, 200 Ft.
Get more out of your USB devices with the U-Link USB 2.0 over Cat5 extender. USB specifications limit the maximum distance of USB cable to only 15 feet. That severely limits the placement of your USB devices. With the U-Link USB over cat5 extender you can use inexpensive cat5e or cat6 cable to extend your USB devices to distances up to 60 meters (around 200 feet), while still supporting full USB 2.0 high speed connections. That's even farther than most cat5 extenders, which only go up to around 150 feet. USB only extends 15 feet, while that seems like a good distance, it ends up being very limiting in certain applications. Using the U-Link gives you the option of setting up an inexpensive security system using USB cameras, connecting to scanners or printers in another room, as well as industry specific applications such as medical diagnostics and imaging, industrial automation and control, security, education, digital signage, and more. Many USB over Cat5 extenders draw power from the computer through the USB cable. The problem with this setup is that you could experience a drop in voltage. That means you will need to get a powered hub in order to use certain devices successfully. The U-Link has its own power source, which means that you don't need to buy anything else to get the most out of your USB 2.0 products. Installation is easy. Simply connect the included power adapter and the included USB 2.0 cable to the receiver unit. Then connect the sender unit to the receiver unit using any cat5e cable (sold separately). The U-Link can then be used with any two USB devices.