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Cable Matters USB 2.0 Over Ethernet Extender with Power Adapter, 150ft
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Cable Matters USB 2.0 Over Ethernet Extender with Power Adapter, 150ft

Bottom line: The Cable Matters USB 2.0 Over Ethernet Extender with Power Adapter: Carries full 480Mbps USB 2.0 over Cat6, not a slowed-down signal.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Carries full 480Mbps USB 2.0 over Cat6, not a slowed-down signal
  • ✓ Reaches 150 ft, well past active USB extension cable limits
  • ✓ Powered receiver end supports high-draw USB 2.0 peripherals
  • ✓ Runs over standard Cat6 you can already pull through walls

Cons

  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cable Matters USB 2.0 Over Ethernet Extender with Power Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Cable Matters's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Extend your USB connectivity with the Cable Matters USB over Cat6 extender; The USB Ethernet extender carries a 480Mbps USB 2.0 connection over a Category 6 Ethernet cable, allowing for the longest possible USB extension cable length
  • Go beyond the limits of USB 2.0 with the USB Ethernet extender; USB 2.0 Ethernet extension adapter supports up to a 150-foot cable length with a high-quality Cat6 Ethernet cable
  • Longest USB extension cable exceeds the capabilities of active USB extension cables and powered USB extension cables, offering unmatched distance capabilities
  • USB extender over Ethernet features a power port on the receiver end to provide standard USB power to the receiving device; Extra power boost ensures compatibility with high-power USB 2.0 devices
  • The Ethernet to USB extension cable is ideal for extending the lengths of a keyboard, mouse, printer, VR base station, telescope data cable, monitoring system, webcam, and other USB peripherals

Full Specifications

BrandCable Matters
ColorBlack
Model202059-BLK
Frequency480 MHz
Cable TypeUSB
Item Length150 feet
Part Number202059-BLK
ConnectivityUSB
Connector TypeUsb 2.0
Number of Pins24
Maximum Voltage5 volts
Special FeaturePower Boost
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Compatible DevicesKeyboard, Mouse, Printer, Webcam
Data Transfer Rate480 megabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Customer Package TypeStandard Packaging
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Ethernet Cable CategoryCat 6
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, printer, webcam, and other USB peripherals; Extending USB connectivity range for various devices

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