Windows 10: usb 2.0 extension cable length

I need to extend my usb cable and I can get 15 foot extension cables.
What will happen when I plug my usb device that has its own 5 foot cable into the 15 foot cable?
Will it fail? USB is limited to 5 meters?

I have 3 usb devices. GPS, Keyboard, Mouse to plug in. Each would have its own usb extension 15 foot cable.

If that wont work, what about using a powered hub?

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HP Printer Deskjet 1055 Port compatibility issue

Hi,

USB Port 3.0 has different traits from USB Port 2.0. Below are some of the differences of each ports:

• Transfer speed. (480 Mbps for USB 2.0 vs. 4.68 Gbps for USB 3.0)
• Actual data throughput. (280 Mbps vs. 3.2 Gbps)
• Data transferring method. (half-duplex vs. full duplex)
• Cable length and wires. (maximum of 5 meters vs. max of 5 meters)
• Compatibility. (USB 2.0 can connect to USB 1.0 and 2.0 as USB 3.0 can connect to USB 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0)
• Power consumption. USB 2.0 has a maximum current of 500 mA as USB 3.0 has a maximum current of 900 mA)

We suggest trying to use a different cable that is compatible to USB port 3.0 to help resolve the issue as this kind of incompatibility might cause your system to shut down unexpectedly.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to post your query anytime.

 

A very quick google search came up with this statement:

 

For a passive cable, does this mean you add in the length of the device cable?
So then 15 feet plus 5 feet = 20 feet and it will fail?

I have read powered hubs are active repeaters, so I could have a 15 foot line to a powered hub and plug in all 3 usb devices into that hub and it will work fine?

I saw some active cables, however people report problems with using them. I figure if they have trouble so will I.

 

Maximum length for usb 2.0 is 5 meters. = 16.4 feet

If I get a usb 2.0 extension cable of 15 feet and plug in this 3.0 powered hub with a 1.5 foot cable, will it fail to work?
Scheme is PC to 15 foot extension cable to hub.


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This hub comes with a 1.5 foot cable. so then 15 plus 1.5 = 16.5 feet which is 1/10 foot too long.

 

USB.org developers says dont bother with cable repeaters, just use a powered hub

USB.org - USB FAQ

I did a test, strung together 19 feet of USB extenders. This worked fine, just perfect with my mouse and keyboard, so go figure... reading all the techno jargon it seems should have failed....

I went ahead and ordered that hub and a monoprice 15 foot usb extension cable.

 

Those maximum lengths are just for devices that have maximum power draw, lesser devices may work.

 

Hi,

Exactly. Mice, keyboards often work over longer lengths. HDD that have their own external PSU as well and so on.
If a device is no longer found then you know the cable length is exceeded.

Cheers, *Wink

 

Just updating. I plugged in an external hard drive with a 5 foot cable into the 15 foot cable and it works fine.

I bought that hub, and it works fine sort of. The hub however has an issue. Not all the ports work all the time even with just a short cable to the PC. I found out the USB micro B port into the hub has defects. It has an odd scratchy feel, does not feel right. Inserting it over and over, various ports work and others do not. My guess is the little contacts going into the hub are not lining up properly all the time so electrically it is hit or miss randomly.