The USB 2.0 Extender extends high-speed USB devices over a single Cat5e cable, combines a USB extender and a USB hub to allow connecting as many as four USB 2.0 (Up to 480Mbps) devices up to 196 feet away from your computer. The compact USB 2.0 extender install in minutes, simple to set up and requires no additional drivers to install. The USB 2.0 extender is considered an active repeater, using a small power supply to amplify the USB signal and preserve the integrity of the data over long distances. The 12V power adapter helps maintain enough current to power on any connected USB devices such as webcams, hard drives, etc.