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Black USB 2.0 Type A male to female active extension cable, fifteen feet long

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 2.0 Type A Male to A Female Active Extension Cable 15 ft 5M

SKU CH-J88N-MYRH3

Active USB 2.0 extension cable reaches 15 ft for printers, VR headsets, keyboards and other peripherals without drivers

Cable Length 15 Feet

  • Active repeater maintains signal quality over 15 ft distance
  • Works with printers, VR headsets, consoles and more without drivers
  • USB 2.0 Type A male to female connectors for broad compatibility
  • Extends keyboards, cameras, storage and audio devices from the desktop
  • Supports Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS out of the box

USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

This SMUGDESK active extension cable carries USB 2.0 signals over a 15 foot run between a Type A male plug and a Type A female port. It is built for users who need to place a printer, VR headset, keyboard or other peripheral farther from the host computer than a standard passive cable allows. The integrated repeater preserves signal integrity across the full length without requiring external power.

Plug-and-play build with broad device support

The cable uses a Type A male connector on the host side and a Type A female receptacle on the device side, fitting existing ports without adapters. No driver installation is needed on Windows, Mac OS, Linux or Chrome OS, so the link works immediately after connection. The specification lists compatibility with devices such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, game consoles, controllers, wireless adapters, cameras, scanners, storage drives, headsets and loudspeakers.

Low-power operation for everyday use

Because the repeater draws its operating current from the host USB port, the assembly adds minimal load to the system power budget. In normal use the cable runs silently and without noticeable heat, making it suitable for long sessions with VR headsets, security cameras or audio devices. The 15 foot span covers typical room-scale setups while staying within the USB 2.0 electrical limits.

Highlights

  • Active repeater maintains signal quality over 15 ft distance
  • Works with printers, VR headsets, consoles and more without drivers
  • USB 2.0 Type A male to female connectors for broad compatibility
  • Extends keyboards, cameras, storage and audio devices from the desktop
  • Supports Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS out of the box

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What does the USB 2.0 interface mean for the 15 ft active extension?

The USB 2.0 interface provides a reliable connection for keyboards, mice, printers, headsets and cameras over the full 15 ft length without signal loss.

Does the 15 ft active cable need a power adapter to work with an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive?

No separate power adapter is required; the active repeater draws power from the USB port to maintain the signal across 15 ft.

How is the cable installed and what is the common mistake to avoid?

Plug the Type A male end into the computer and the device into the female end; the mistake is connecting the male end to the peripheral instead of the host.

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