usb2 cables????

[crispy2010]

Can I make one long usb cable outta 2 ?

Also how do I tell the usb2 from usb1 cables?

 

[Bobthelost]

You could, but you may well have noise problems as well as attenuation so it might not work too well.

I didn't know there was a difference.

 

[crispy2010]

Originally posted by: Bobthelost
You could, but you may well have noise problems as well as attenuation so it might not work too well.

I didn't know there was a difference.

It would be for a printer, what is attenuation?

 

[Bluestealth]

reduction of signal strength

 

[crispy2010]

Ok figured out what attenuation is, How long can usb get, I am sure I have seen them up to 20', mabye not!

 

[corkyg]

Just get one of these and connect your two cables together. If that doesn't work, disconnect and get a USB 2 extension cable. 12 feet works fine. (2 six footers.)

USB

 

[Jeff7]

USB spec says 5 meters is the longest cable you should use. I've got a 15 foot and 5 foot cable daisy chained here to my printer, and it seems to work alright.
So it can be done beyond spec, but it just might not work quite right.

 

[BUrassler]

There is no such thing as a "usb1" or "usb2" cable, they are the same thing.

 

[DBSX]

You could, but you may well have noise problems as well as attenuation so it might not work too well.

I didn't know there was a difference.

The only difference I have ever noticed, is that some places (used to at least, haven't look in ages) sell "USB2" cables for more money...

\Dan

 

[crispy2010]

Well I spliced the two and it didnt work, will just buy a hub to add length!

 

[BUrassler]

you can just get one of those usb extension cord things. I got one for free with my last thumb drive.

 

[JimPhelpsMI]

Hi, Splice should have worked as long as you spliced the correct wires together and insulated the joints from each other. The shield should also be spliced. If the wire colors are different then use an OhmMeter to check them out. The connector or a longer cable is the best solution. Good Luck, Jim