The
USB Line Extender enhances signal strength and reduces signal loss.
Locate your USB 1.1 device or hub up to 150 feet from
your computer, overcoming the standard 15-Foot
USB 1.1 cable limitation! The patented
ASIC's (Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
technology sets up the USB signals to communicate
up to 150 feet downstream using low-cost Cat 5/5e/6 cable. You can now enhance the
capability and usefulness of your USB 1.1 devices.
$129.98
Purchase 3 or more USB 1.1 line
extenders and pay only $120.00 each!
How the USB 1.1 Line Extender Works
The line extender unit consists
of a transmitter unit (end with cable) and a receiver unit. You'll
need a standard Category-5 Network cable
to connect
the two units together. The patented ASIC's
(Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
are used
to process and repeat USB signals to interpret
the data being passed. The transmitter and receiver
units can be used separately so
user's can
customize
cables
of any length,
up to
150 feet. Click
here for a tutorial for custom
cable lengths made with standard
Category-5 network cable and RJ-45 connectors.
USB 1.1 Line Extender Connection Diagram
As seen in this diagram of the usb 1.1 line extender, the transmitter
module is connected to the usb port of the computer. An
RJ45 cat 5 cable
is used to extend the usb data to the receiver unit at the other
end connected to a usb device. Any usb 1.1 device such as usb
printer or a usb mouse can be used.
$129.98
Purchase
3 or more USB 1.1 line extenders and pay only $120.00 each!
USB 1.1 Line Extender Features
Extends the distance of a USB device from a USB-enabled computer up to 150ft.
Ideal for use with USB cameras, printers, web cams, keyboard/mouse extensions, and any other USB device.
Self-powered (power comes from universal serial bus) so no external power source is required.
Uses standard Cat5/Cat5E/Cat6 patch cord (not included) for ease of use and flexibility.
Compliant with USB Specification 1.1
Transmitter Connectors: USB Type A Male; RJ45 Female
Receiver Connectors: USB Type A Female; RJ45 Female
Testing the USB 1.1 Line Extender
The USB 1.1 Line Extender in use with a usb
mouse. In testing, a 50 ft. rj45 patch cables was used. As seen to the
left, the rj45 in conjunction with the usb 1.1 line extender still allows
for self powering usb devices.
As seen on the left, the transmitter unit of the USB
1.1 Line Extender is connected to the PC or laptop and the rj45 patch cable
is run
between
the
rj45 receptacle and the remote unit.
A USB
Hub was also used to test bandwidth capabilities.
This particular usb hub is a 4 port usb hub that can be self powered or
optional ac adapter can be used. In this case, self power was used as seen
in images to the left and below. Because the hub is usb 1.1 compatible,
it could be used in the testing.
To test out the usb
hub both the mouse seen here and
a digital camera were used. Why the camera and the mouse? The mouse alone
takes up little band width and is used in everyday operation, the digital
camera uses more bandwidth in operations such as image transfer to the
computer. The results were excellent and there were no errors while transfer
was occurring.
As stated the results were excellent. To see the results
of this part of the test, please refer to the flash
movie that was recorded
while testing, the movie will redirect you back to this page when finished.
Note: Not all ports on the usb
4 port hub were tested at the same time. The test in particular was to determine
if multiple usb devices could be
run from the single usb 1.1 line extender without disturbing usb signals
being transmitted.
$129.98
Purchase
3 or more USB 1.1 line extenders and pay only $120.00 each!
USB 1.1 Line Extender Testimonial
This product is very useful for usb devices that need to be used
away from their PC source. One example may be a one man presentation
in an auditorium where the full 150 ft. may have to be used to operate
a computer on the back cubical. Another may
be a small office presentation where a mouse is need on the end of
the conference table. How about printing documents in one office to
the printer 2 offices down the hall. The USB 1.1 Line Extender is small,
very light
weight, and portable. Being
portable
is key for
the
business
persons
busy schedule. No drivers needed as the USB 1.1 Line Extender is a
plug and play device and is self powered.
This is definitely a way to go product for extending the area of use
with usb 1.1 devices. You no longer need to be restricted to a 4 to
5 foot area of operation, this also adds location options to your PC
set up.
and usefulness of your USB 1.1 devices.
need a standard Category-5 Network cable
to connect
the two units together. The patented ASIC's
(Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
are used
to process and repeat USB signals to interpret
the data being passed. The transmitter and receiver
units can be used separately so
user's can
customize
cables
of any length,
up to
150 feet. 
