The STARTECH USB2FAAEXT15 is a 16-foot (5-meter) active USB 2.0 extension cable designed to reliably extend the reach of USB devices. This cable is suitable for business and IT environments where standard USB cables are insufficient to connect peripherals such as printers, scanners, or other USB 2.0 devices to a host system. It addresses common connectivity issues by providing an additional 16 feet of distance, powered directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter. For longer runs, up to five of these cables can be cascaded, achieving a total extension of 80 feet (25 meters). This solution helps maintain an organized workspace and ensures devices can be placed where needed without compromising data integrity or connection stability over extended distances.
This cable extends a USB 2.0 device connection by an additional 16 feet (5 meters). For greater distances, up to five of these cables can be cascaded to achieve a total extension of 80 feet (25 meters).
No, this active USB extension cable is powered directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter.
This cable is compatible with USB 2.0 devices such as printers (e.g., Canon Pixma MX922, Epson XP310, Brother HL 2270DW, HP Envy 4500) and scanners, as well as other standard USB 2.0 peripherals.
The product data specifies compatibility with USB 2.0 devices and extends a USB 2.0 device connection. It does not state compatibility with USB 3.0 devices.
USB2FAAEXT15 - Startech 16' USB Extension Cable