An abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus, USB is a hardwired connection which is linked to two or more components (hardware) in a computer system. Speed, power and convenience are its three main characteristics.
USB Extenders allow transmission of USB 2.0 protocol via Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cable, fiber optic cables or by wireless connectivity. Mainly used to lengthen the scope of the already present USB cable to a much wider extent, these devices are detachable and can be removed at will. They also work if directly plugged to a PC. OS independent, they are compatible with multi platforms such as Windows XP, Vista, Linux and MAC OS. These extenders are used in security and surveillance applications. Effective in reducing computer related noises and saving desktop spaces, they have created a revolution by overcoming the distance barrier imposed by USB.
A USB Extender is the ultimate solution for applications where peripheral devices have to be used remotely. Easy to setup using plug and play technology, these devices do not require any software or drivers for installation. There are three kinds of extenders available: USB-HID, USB1.1 and the latest USB 2.0. They differ in their data transmission rates with the latter having a rate of 480 Mbps allowing extension up to a distance of 330ft. On the other hand, the USB.1.1 has a data transmission rate of 12 Mbps.
Printers, scanners, cameras, flash drives, mp3 players and hard drives are supported by these extension devices. For transmitting signals in real time, USB 2.0 Extender makes it appear as though the peripherals are locally connected.
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