When extending a USB cable over a long distance, it is recommended to use an active extension cable.
An active extension cable boosts the signal which results in less loss of data and interference.
Price : £5.30
Package includes: 1 x ACTIVE REPEATER CABLE AND 1 X USB EXTENTION CABLE SPECIFICATION: 10m High quality USB 2.0 Extension cable. USB A Plug to USB A Socket (Extension) Fully moulded Gold/SILVER Plated contact pins with a nickel plated shell. RoSH compliant Active USB High Speed 2.0 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLOR MAY BE GREY OR BLACK
Price : £8.00
Package includes: 2 x ACTIVE REPEATER CABLE AND 1 X USB EXTENTION CABLE SPECIFICATION: 10m High quality USB 2.0 Extension cable. USB A Plug to USB A Socket (Extension) Fully moulded Gold/SILVER Plated contact pins with a nickel plated shell. RoSH compliant Active USB High Speed 2.0 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLOR MAY BE GREY OR BLACK
Price : £18.80

A USB connection between a computer and a USB device cannot exceed 5 metres in length using normal cables. The Sandberg USB 2.0 Amplifier is an active extension cable that amplifies the signal and extends the USB connection by 5 metres. Simply connect the cable between your computer and the existing USB cable, allowing you to increase the distance up to 10 metres, whether you are using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or a USB 1.1 Full-Speed connection. The signal is amplified as soon as the cable is attached to the USB port what could be simpler!FeatureProduct FeaturesColourColour of productBlack Data transmissionData transfer rate max480Mbit/s Weight & dimensionsCable length5m Weight180g Technical detailsPackaging depth5,50mm Width2,90mm Contents1 Sandberg USB 2.0 Amplifier with 5-metre cable attached1 User guide in English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish1 Warranty card Depth5,30mm Height1,50mm Minimum system requirementsPentium PC or compatible1 available USB port**USB 2.0 port required for optimal speed. Compatible operating systemswinxp, win2k, winme, win98std Packaging height23,00mm Packaging width17,50mm Case or master carton dimensions W x D x H30mm Technical featuresCable length: 5 metresConnectors: 1 USB A male, 1 USB A femaleActive USB 2.0 Hi-Speed signal amplifierSupports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed up to 480 Mbit/s and USB 1.1 Full-Speed up to 12 Mbit/s Plug and Play supported Two cables can be cascaded up to a to Package weight337g Requires shelfFalse ConnectivityUSB connector4-pin A Male/4-pin A Female
Price : £17.56
Ex-Pro 5m USB High Quality - Pro Gold Plated Active Repeater cable. Extend your USB Cable length by 5m
Price : £9.97