
03-26-2007, 07:58 PM
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Re: USB 2 Maximum Cable Length Thanks. Is Belden H123 75 ohms? Can't find it on their web site.
Spajky wrote:
> On 24 Mar 2007 19:27:57 -0700, "jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk"
> <jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
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>> On 24 Mar, 17:20, Bennett Price <bjpriceNOS...@itsa.ucsf.edu> wrote:
>>> My backup device is a USB 2.0 250 MB Iomega Hard Drive.I'd like to put
>>> it in my garage, requiring about 20 to 25 feet of wire. The official
>>> USB specs say 5 meters max; if further use a hub/repeater.
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>> I know of 2 options for extending USB.
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>> -USB Booster/Extender/Repeater cables.
>> -Cat5 USB Extender
>> - USB Hubs with external power
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> you can try something like this, I developed & used for wifi
> UsbKey/dongle for Usb1.1; may work also for Usb2.0 ...
> (everything explained on those slides): prolongue with double Sat coax
> H123 ... long 5,25 or 10,5m ...
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> http://193.189.160.28/seibert/HP/Usb...bLongCable.gif
> http://193.189.160.28/seibert/HP/Usb...LongCable2.gif
> the second one should do the trick if your HD enclosure
> has external power adapter ...
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