How long can a USB cable be and still work good ??

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How long can a USB cable be and still work good ??


I just need it for a webcam. Which wont be in the PC room. Which is
about 15 metres away is the distance to where i want to place it.

Would their be any problems ??

The webcam is a USB 2 Device Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 if thats any
help :)

Thanks.
 
I think the MAX is 16ft.
a USB cable is good until the insulation is split or the connector ends are
damaged. They don't necessarily wear out from use, more from damaged done to
them physically.
 
I have no idea why I typed the 'damaged' cable sentence..........LOL
senility is kreepin in.....
 
Hi Paul, Google for `USB cable length` and read the articles you find there,
they`ll bring you up to speed Someone tells you you can increase distance
with hubs, but I think they have to be powered. best wishes..J
 
yea you should be fine. I have a 4 ft cable attached to my camera (creative)
and a 10ft extension, all works fine.
 
I have read up. I asume i just need a active repeater cable thing 5
metrers. Just add that to another 5 metre cable and iam set. I
measured it preperly and i only need 10 metres. that with the webcam
cable should be sweet :)

The thing is not sure if i need it to be powered and if so how does it
be powered unless i plug the hub in the middle of the cable into a 12
volt powersourse ??? Iam asuuming the PC hub must be powered. Which i
asume it is as its a card pluged into the mobo.

Thanks.
 
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