Eaton Tripp Lite B203-104-POC 164 ft 4 port USB 2.0 Extender Kit

Detailed Specifications

The Eaton B203-104-POC is a robust 4-port USB 2.0 extender kit designed to overcome the inherent distance limitations of standard USB cabling, enabling flexible device placement in various environments. This kit effectively extends USB connections up to 164 feet (50 meters) over readily available Cat5/5e/6/6a twisted-pair cabling. It addresses the challenge of integrating USB peripherals, such as printers, webcams, flash drives, and external hard drives, when they are located beyond the typical 16-foot USB cable reach from the host computer. The B203-104-POC consists of a local transmitter and a remote receiver unit, facilitating a seamless and reliable extension solution. A key advantage of this extender kit is its integrated Power over Cable (PoC) technology. PoC eliminates the need for an external power adapter at the receiver unit, delivering power directly over the Cat5/6 cable. This design significantly reduces cable clutter and simplifies deployment, offering greater freedom in positioning USB devices away from conventional power outlets. The kit supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, ensuring efficient and responsive communication for connected peripherals, and maintains backward compatibility with USB 1.1 devices. Deployment of the B203-104-POC is straightforward, requiring no driver installations or additional software, making it a true plug-and-play solution. Its compact form factor allows for discreet placement, making it ideal for workstations, home offices, or securing a host computer in a locked server cabinet while extending USB access to an external workspace. The system operates independently of network connectivity, relying solely on a direct Cat5/6 cable link between the transmitter and receiver for dedicated USB signal extension.