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How long can a usb network adapter be?

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cheetoden

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I got a Hawking usb wireless network adapter and I was wondering how long I could go with a usb extention and have it still work.

 
The USB standard is 15? max.

Functionally might be less if your +5V is weak, or and the cable is low grade.

:sun:
 
You can also buy 15' extensions that refresh the signal (but they are powered from the USB cable), they cost around $10 for USB 1 and $20 for USB 2. But these dont work all the time.
Here's a link:
http://www.pccables.com/cgi-bin/orders6...em&id=ID514292&partno=70570&search=USB
Or if you are really desperate and none of the above work, you can buy extensions that plug into wall and refresh signal. These are REALLY expensive, like $100. If you need stuff this long, you might want to start thinking about going to wired instead of wireless.

Its kinda like buying a USB hub. Some things wont work in a hub, they only worked plugged in direct. And it often depends on the motherboard and how well designed it is.
 
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