Startech USB2001EXT2 Product Data Sheet

Newer version available USB2001EXT2NA: 1-Port USB 2.0 Ethernet Extender - Up to 330ft(100m)
Extension Over Cat5/Cat6 -Industrial USB Over UTP Repeater

Product ID: USB2001EXT2

The USB2001EXT2 USB over Cat5/Cat6 Extender lets you extend a USB 2.0 connection over distances of up to
100-meters (330-feet), over standard Cat5 or Cat6 ethernet cabling.

Backward compatible with USB 1.x devices, the extender enables almost any kind of USB device to be placed at
remote locations away from the host computer system.

With data bandwidth of up to 480 Mbps and no software installation required, the USB extender offers a fast, easy,
and versatile solution for business or industrial applications with durable metal housing, an included surface-mounting
bracket kit, and simple plug-and-play installation.

Plus, the extender provides up to the full 500 mA of power (with the use of an external power adapter at the remote
end) allowing for greater compatibility with bus-powered USB devices.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Certifications, Reports and Compatibility

Applications

• Secured environments where the host computer must be in a secure, inaccessible location from the the keyboard,
mouse, camera or other USB input devices

• Can be used with existing in-wall Cat5/Cat6 ethernet wiring, for extending USB connections between rooms

• Reduce cable clutter and the need for mid-point USB hubs/repeaters by running a single, easy-to-install Cat5/Cat6
cable

• Industrial control environments where the host computer must be located away from interference or contamination

Hardware

Warranty

2 Years

Ports

1

Cabling

Cat 5e UTP or better

Performance

Maximum Data Transfer
Rate

480 Mbps
Max Distance

100 m / 330 ft

Frequency Range

175,316 Hours

Connector(s)

Local Unit Connectors

USB B (4 pin)

RJ-45

Remote Unit Connectors

USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0

RJ-45

Software

OS Compatibility

OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required

Special Notes /
Requirements

Features

• Maximum extension distance of up to 100m (330ft) over Cat5 or Cat6 cabling

• No driver or software installation required

• Rugged, metal enclosure with surface-mounting bracket kit included

• 8kV Contact and 16kV Air Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) protection

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant, with support for data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps

• One USB 2.0 port over a single Cat5/Cat6 cable

• Up to 500mA of power per port, for USB bus-powered devices