[SOLVED] Need a USB connection over 50FT

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Hey Techs,

I have a touchscreen over 50FT from the pc, it disconnects frequently. Right now i have it going over cat6 and turning in to usb on both ends. i found USB “boosters” on amazon but they are also “powerless” so i have my doubts.

i was thinking about putting a USB hub in the middle of the line, assuming that the issue is a timeout and that the hub would reset this.

this connection would only ever be the touchscreen, it would not need to have high bandwidth.

any input appreciated.

Edit: i ordered a 49FT cable, ran it this morning and its still working.

Thanks,

Cody

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Maximum length of USB 2 is 5 meters; a couple of powered hubs in between should do the job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Cabling

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A -powered- hub in between should do the trick, but more interestingly what kind of screen is it that you use?

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You can get active (powered) usb cables which are longer than 5m, not sure what the maximum length is on those.

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https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6042

why not usb over ethernet? 150ft limit apparently

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Corning makes optical USB cables with lengths up to 165 FT.

However they are very expensive and do not provide power.

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Seem like they all ready tried this and it disconnects frequently.

Also a note on the Monoprice listing might put and end to it before it starts.

Note that this adapter supports USB 1.0/1.1 speeds only. It is not compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 speeds.