2006-10-16 07:11:44 · 10 answers · asked by flying_bailey1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Only one guy got it right, but let me simplify it for you, they don't make them that long, the USB standard cannot handle it. About 16 feet is as long as you will find them.
2006-10-16 12:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an active cable at Cyberguys.com. Do a search on Active USB cable. There is a 16'. So you would need 2. Or there is an extension that probably requires CAT 5 cable that will extend up to 150'. Kingston.com makes a device that will put most USB devices on Ethernet (video and audio excluded for the time being because it's USB-1 speed).
Standard USB has distance limitations.
2006-10-16 14:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ron D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Q1: How long of a cable can I use to connect my device?
A1: In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
Q2: Why can't I use a cable longer than 3 or 5m?
A2: USB's electrical design doesn't allow it. When USB was designed, a decision was made to handle the propagation of electromagnetic fields on USB data lines in a way that limited the maximum length of a USB cable to something in the range of 4m. This method has a number of advantages and, since USB is intended for a desktop environment, the range limitations were deemed acceptable. If you're familiar with transmission line theory and want more detail on this topic, take a look at the USB signals section of the developers FAQ.
Q3: How far away from a PC can I put a USB device?
A3: With the maximum of 5 hubs connected with 5m cables and a 5m cable going to your full speed device, this will give you 30m of cable (see section 7.1.19 for details). With a low speed device, you will be able to get a range up to 27m, depending on how long the device's cable is. With a straightforward cable route, you will probably be able to reach out 25m or so from the PC.
Q4: I need to put a USB device X distance from my PC. What do I do?
A4: If X is less than 25m or so (see previous question), buy a bunch of hubs and connect them serially with 5m cables. If you need to go farther than that, put another PC, or maybe a laptop, out where you need the device to be and network it with the first PC using something that's intended to be a long-range connection, such as Ethernet or RS-485. If you need to use nothing but USB, consider using USB based Ethernet adapters to hook the PCs together.
2006-10-16 14:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electronics Store
2006-10-16 14:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a cable is that long, most of the times it is very slow on tranfering data, you can get one at a local computer store like office depot, office max, maybe even wallmart
2006-10-16 14:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by JUNIOR! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try searching the internet next time..>SEARCH is a great tool that so many people do not use.
http://www.shopzilla.com/8B--Computer_Cables_Adapters_-_cat_id--46002__keyword--25%20feet%20usb%20cable__lp--10__mkt_id--82999489__sfsk--3
2006-10-16 14:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staples all day...they have any usb cable you need.
2006-10-16 14:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by yagurlbubblez 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to get it at any computer or electronics store - radio shack, comp usa, circuit city, best buy etc.
2006-10-16 14:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by buff831 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do u know where toys r us is near the mall
2006-10-16 14:15:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mathew D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.tigerdirect.com,or www.cablestogo.com
2006-10-16 14:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋