The USB 1.1 extender enables you to extend a USB 1.1 connection over distances of up to 40-meters (131-feet) using standard Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cabling, bypassing the normal limitation of 5m (15ft) for USB 1.1 devices and allows for the host computer system to be safely stored in a remote location. The USB ethernet extender features a compact design with no external power requirements, making it the ideal solution for remote USB cameras, keyboards, mice or other input devices for environments where install space or access to electrical outlets is limited. Able to deliver up to 300mA of power (when supplied with 500mA from the host computer), the USB over Cat5/Cat6 extender is fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification, with support for up to 12Mbps of data bandwidth. This USB 1.1 extender is backed by a StarTech..MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: Able to deliver up to 300mA of power, the USB over Cat5/Cat6 extender is fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification, with support for up to 12Mbps of data bandwidth. SAVES SPACE: The USB 1.1 extender helps reduce cable clutter and the need for mid-point USB hubs/repeaters by running a single, easy-to-install Cat5/Cat6 cable. MAXIMUM PORTABILITY: The USB ethernet extender features a compact design with no external power requirements, making it ideal for remote USB devices for where access to electrical outlets is limited. OVERCOME DISTANCE LIMITATIONS: The USB 1.1 extender enables you to extend a USB 1.1 connection over distances of up to 40m (131ft), bypassing the normal limitation of 5m (15ft) for USB 1.1 devices.