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Usb Cable length?
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Join Date: Aug 2000
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I would like to move my USB printers to the opposite side of the room. How long of a USB cable can I use. That is, what is the maximum cable length I can use with a USB device?
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: meow meow meow meow, meow meow meow meow, meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meo
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Technically, the longest USB cable you can use is 15'. Of course you can get a USB repeater, or just try an extension cable and expect some data loss.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: South Hadley, MA, USA
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Would a hub act as a repeater?
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Is this a good place for an argument?
Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Me
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Oregon
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I have a 3 com webcam that I wanted to extend into the garage. I bought 3 USB cable extenders from outpost...in total I have about 40 feet of cable...
and the damn thing works like a charm..I was amazed.
b/wG3 450
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Yes, a hub would work as a repeater. I don't know if a non-powered hub will though, so make sure you're using one with an ac power supply.
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Only a powered hub will work as a repeater, a non powered hub will not.
But those are a bad idea regardless  (non powered USB hubs that is).
Cipher13
[This message has been edited by Cipher13 (edited 12-27-2000).]
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