The LINDY CAT5 USB Extender can be used to extend the distance between a USB device and a host computer by up to 50m. It consists of a local unit which connects to the computer and a remote unit which connects to the device. Standard low cost CAT5/5e/6 cable (not included) is used to connect the two units together. Extends a single USB port up to 50m using low cost CAT5/5e/6 network cable (not included) USB 1.1 compliant; supports speeds of up to 12Mbps Powered by the USB bus an optional power supply is available for use with high current USB devices At lengths of up to 40m can be used in conjunction with a USB hub to extend multiple devices Connectors: Local unit: Type A USB Male & RJ-45 Female Remote unit: Type A USB Female & RJ-45 Female Compatible with all USB equipped computers including PCs and Macs Premium CAT5 USB Extender and Extender with built-in 4 port USB 2.0 hub also available.