Quick tech specs
- USB 2.0 over Cat5/Cat6 Extender Kit transmits data from a Windows PC to a USB 2.0 peripheral up to 328 ft. away
- Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
- It’s a simple/cost-effective solution for connecting a Windows PC to a printer or other USB peripheral that lacks network connectivity and is farther than 16 feet away from your computer which is the distance limitation for USB cables
- Cat5/Cat6 cabling is cost-effective and readily available
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Tripp Lite's B203-101 USB 2.0 over Cat5/Cat6 Extender Kit transmits data from your Windows PC to a USB 2.0 peripheral up to 328 ft. away. Use the included 1 ft. USB cable to connect your PC to the transmitter. The USB signals travel between the transmitter and receiver units over user-supplied Cat5/Cat6 cable. It's a simple, cost-effective solution for connecting your Windows PC to a printer or other USB peripheral that lacks network connectivity and is farther than 5 m (16-ft.) away from your computer, which is the distance limitation for USB cables. For example, you can use the B203-101 to connect an impact printer to a server in another room. This extender kit is also convenient for making connections in areas without network availability.
By using Cat5/Cat6 cable to carry signals, the B203-101 extends your installation farther than is possible with standard USB cables. Plus, Cat5/Cat6 cabling is readily available at low cost. For maximum signal integrity, use solid-conductor Cat5/Cat6 UTP cabling, such as
By using Cat5/Cat6 cable to carry signals, the B203-101 extends your installation farther than is possible with standard USB cables. Plus, Cat5/Cat6 cabling is readily available at low cost. For maximum signal integrity, use solid-conductor Cat5/Cat6 UTP cabling, such as