StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over Cat5 or Cat6 Cable - Compact USB 2.0 Extender over Ethernet - Up to 40 Meters - Remote

This device allows you to connect four USB 2.0 peripherals at a distance of up to 40 meters from the computer using a single Cat5 or Cat6 network cable. It overcomes the usual length limitation of USB cables, facilitating the installation of equipment such as printers, scanners, or hard drives in locations far from the host system.

The extender features two top ports for quick connections of portable devices and two front ports for permanently configured equipment. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux without the need for additional drivers, and offers backward compatibility with USB 1.1 and 1.0 peripherals. Its black housing measures 52 mm wide, 22 mm high, and 80 mm deep, with a weight of 0.319 kg.

• Extends USB connection up to 40 meters over Cat5 or Cat6 cable
• Includes four USB 2.0 ports with two different orientations
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux without additional drivers
• Backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices
• Transfer speed of 0.48 Gbit/s