Key Features
  • Extends USB signals up to 100 meters (330 feet) over CAT5e twisted-pair cable [1]
  • Enables transparent point-to-point USB extension without any configuration or programming
  • Plug-and-play compatible with all types of USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and hosts [2]
  • No drivers required with Windows®, macOS®, or Linux® [2]
  • Supports up to 480 Mbps throughput
  • Mass Storage Acceleration maximizes USB 2.0 bulk transfer speeds
  • Provides two USB Type A ports for USB devices
  • Supplies 1.5 Amps USB power across both ports (1 Amp maximum per port)
  • Expandable using up to four USB hubs (not included)
  • 100-240V AC power pack (included) can be connected at the host (local) or device (remote) end [3]
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    Item #: USB-EXT-2

    Description

    USB over Twisted Pair Extender

    Provides a very simple and reliable solution for extending high-speed USB signals up to 100 meters (330 feet) over one CAT5e unshielded twisted pair cable. Plug-and-play compatible with all types of USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and all major computer operating systems.


    Specifications

    Communications
    LinkUSB extension up to 100 m (330 ft) over solid-core CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable [1]
    USB Device SupportUSB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible including mass storage and isochronous devices [2]
    USB Hub SupportAny signal chain may include up to 4 USB hubs plus one USB-EXT-2 system [2]
    Maximum USB Devices30 USB devices, or 4 USB hubs with 26 USB devices
    Host Computer OS SupportWindows, macOS, Linux
    USB ThroughputUSB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps;
    USB 1.1 up to 12 Mbps
    Connectors – Local Extender
    24V 1A(1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector;
    24 Volt DC power input (power pack included) [3]
    Link(1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female;
    Connects to Link port on the Remote Extender [1]
    USB(1) USB Type B connector, female (USB B to A cable included);
    USB 2.0 device port for connection to the USB host computer, media server, game console, annotator, codec, etc.
    Config (front)(For factory use only)
    Connectors – Remote Extender
    24V 1A(1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector;
    24 Volt DC power input (power pack included) [3]
    Link(1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female;
    Connects to Link port on the Local Extender [1]
    Config (front)(For factory use only)
    USB (front)(2) USB Type A connectors, female;
    USB 2.0 host ports for connection of USB mice, keyboards, whiteboards, game controllers, cameras, audio devices, mobile devices, printers, flash drives, hard drives, hubs, and other USB devices [2];
    Available USB Power: 1 Amp maximum per port, 1.5 Amps maximum total
    Indicators – Local Extender
    Mode(1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only)
    Power(1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power pack or via the Link connection [3]
    Link(1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Remote Extender
    Host(1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host
    Activity(1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface
    Indicators – Remote Extender
    Power(1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power pack or via the Link connection [3]
    Link(1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Local Extender
    Host(1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host at the Local Extender
    Activity(1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface
    Mode (rear)(1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only)
    Power
    Power Pack (included)[3]Input: 100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz;
    Output: 1 Amp @ 24 Volts DC
    Available USB PowerSupplies 1 Amp maximum per each of two USB Type A ports, 1.5 Amps maximum total
    Environmental
    Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
    Humidity20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
    Construction (Typical per Unit)
    HousingMetal, black finish, adhesive rubber feet
    MountingIncludes four slots for wire ties or other third-party mounting hardware
    Dimensions (Typical per Unit)
    Height1.03 in (26 mm) without feet
    Width2.96 in (75 mm)
    Depth3.43 in (87 mm)
    Compliance
    CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device

    Additional Information

    The USB-EXT-2 is compatible with USB 1.1 and High-Speed USB 2.0, supporting virtually any USB device type including keyboards and mice, whiteboards, game controllers, cameras, audio devices, mobile devices, printers, flash drives, hard drives, and hubs. It is plug-and-play compatible with computers running Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® operating systems without requiring any additional drivers to be installed.[2]

    The USB-EXT-2 is composed of two extender components. The “local” extender connects to your computer, conferencing system, media server, game console, or other USB host. The “remote” extender provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices (HID, cameras, microphones, mass storage, smartphones, etc.) at a remote location. Linking the two extender components requires just one run of CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted-pair cable.[1] Both extender components are powered by a single 100-240V AC power pack, which can be connected at either end wherever an AC power receptacle is available.[3]

    Note: The USB-EXT-2 is a simple point-to-point USB signal extender. It does not switch or route USB signals, and does not connect to a network. For KVM and other applications routing USB signals over an Ethernet network, please refer to the USB-EXT-DM-LOCALand USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE.