This cable is 6 feet, and I need approx. 12 feet between my PC and my APC. Will a USB extension cable work with this cable?
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It SHOULD work just fine, as the APC cable is basically adapting the "RJ45" connector to USB. But I have not actually tried it. Sorry I cant give a definitive answer.
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This is probably best answered by going directly to the manufacturer. If I had to guess, it probably would. I just did a small experiment using a much shorter male/female USB cable and it "appears" to work just fine. BUT... I'm simply an un-techie consumer. I know that cable length can affect some communications, so seeking a direct answer from the manufacturer is probably your best best.
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Yes, a USB Extender will work with a cable such as this, as long as you keep the extender a reasonable length. A 10 foot extender is the longest I would go.
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I would say about 5 feet. The cable also has a small box (probably what converts signal to USB) about half way through but it's not heavy and shouldn't have much pull.
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Dear Tim, As we had discussed over the email that you had sent us, the USB extension cable is an active cable which amplifies the signal to allow connections over longer lengths. In general active cables work in a single direction. You may want to consider purchasing a passive USB cable for bidirectional support. Please contact us at service@bluerigger.com if you have any additional questions. Thank you, BlueRigger LLC service@bluerigger.com
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A usb Extension cable is compatible with the cable provided. You may also find longer cables the interfaces are standard ends not proprietary.
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Not sure but I would think so since it is an extension cable. I use it to make it easier to connect usb devices on my desk (my computer is below my desk & further away). I also use another cable to connect my printer which is further away as well.
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Hello Jenijen,If the cable has a USB end , this cable should be able to extend the length. Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support
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I think as long as it's a USB cable b ur trying to extend or make longer it should work
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I believe it is around 6 feet. It was too short for my application so I bought a 15ft extender cable on Amazon.. Worked great.. No issues.
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its not that long, its pretty short but you could get a usb adapter up to 20 feet lol but you would probably need an extra 5 feet max for like $2
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You can get a Ethernet cable for your extension. Whatever length you need. Amazon does have them.
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I checked the length of the cable - It's actually 6ft and is more than sufficient if you're going to dash mount your GPS.
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The usb is roughly 1.6 feet (50cm) long. Though I don't use a USB extender with my configuration, an USB extender should work as it draws very little power.
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Hi Sue. I really cannot say for sure if it will work. I can verify though that the specific cable worked without any problems when I had to connect to it another USB cable, both totaling 10 meters in length. I could not achieve USB connectivity in such a distance by any other kind if USB cable used in the past. I hope that this will help you somehow. Nick.
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No it will not. This cable is used only so that the APC Battery Backup can communicate with the PC for battery status and power outages (so that it safely shutdown the PC)
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Use the shortest USB extension cable that you have. A 3 foot one should not lose too much power.
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I bought a cable for external Hard Drive , I think Telephone needed another cable AmazonBasics USB Cable - 2.0 A Male to Micro B - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters)
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The USB connector is 8 inches as the coax connector, if you need more than 8 inches for USB then you can use the USB A-Male to A-Female extension cable (3.3ft, 6 ft or 9.8 ft)