Although USB cables usually provide data transfer between different devices at a fast and safe speed, they are usually somewhat short. This is because standard USB connections begin to lose their effectiveness the longer the distance between each device. However, devices like extension cords, network converters, and wireless USB allow you to expand the range of your USB-connected peripherals. This guide describes how to use each of these devices.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Extending a USB Connection with a USB Extension Cable
Step 1. Disconnect one of the standard USB cables
This terminal is normally connected to your computer. This end is connected to connector "A". The almost square terminal is "B". It looks like a letter B.
Step 2. Plug the male end of the standard USB cable into the female port of the extension cable
Step 3. Connect the male end of the extension cable to the furthest device
The male port of the standard and extension cables are interchangeable.
USB extension cables are normally adequate to tolerate connections that are 9.8 feet (3 m) or less apart. Extension cables come with single or multiple port support, depending on your needs
Method 2 of 4: Extending a USB Connection with a USB Extender
Step 1. Connect the extension transmitter to a USB port on your computer
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the converted port on the other end of the transmitter.
Step 2. Run the standard USB cable between your peripheral devices and the extender's receiver
Take the other end of the Ethernet cable and plug it into the converted port on the receiver.
USB extenders are typically capable of supporting connections up to 164 feet (50 m). The length depends on the length of the Ethernet cable you use. Ethernet cables can transmit information further than traditional USB cables without causing data transfer to deteriorate
Method 3 of 4: Extending a USB Connection with a USB over IP Converter
Step 1. Disconnect one end of your standard USB cable
Plug it into the USB port of the IP converter.
Step 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the IP converter
Plug the other end of the cable into a port on your network device.
USB over IP devices should be used when you want to connect your USB device to a network. This allows any other device on the network to access it. The distance depends on both the length of the USB cable and the Ethernet cable used
Method 4 of 4: Extending a USB connection with a wireless USB
Step 1. Connect the wireless transmitter to a hub device
Hub devices are typically computers that connect to a variety of other devices around them.
Step 2. Adjust the permissions on all your devices
Allows the USB signal to access all devices that require it.