Cat6 to USB Console Cable

Cat6 to USB Console Cable (USB Extender over Cat6)

The Cat6 to USB console cable (USB over Cat6 extender) allows USB 2.0 signals to be transmitted over standard Cat6 twisted pair cabling for distances up to 50-100 meters, far exceeding the 5-meter limit of standard USB cables. The system consists of a transmitter (USB-A male to RJ45) and a receiver (RJ45 to USB-A female), connected by a single Cat6 cable. This solution is essential for extending USB devices such as printers, scanners, webcams, USB cameras, and keyboard/mouse sets to remote locations — common in industrial control rooms, digital signage, interactive displays, and console server applications. Supports USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mbps) data rates, and is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Some models include power injection to support bus-powered devices. Active extender chipsets maintain signal integrity and reduce latency. Does not require software drivers (transparent to the operating system).

• Product Type: USB 2.0 over Cat6 extender (transmitter + receiver set)
• Connectors: USB-A male (host side) to RJ45 (Cat6) — USB-A female (device side) from RJ45
• Maximum Distance: 50 meters (164 ft) for passive; 100 meters (328 ft) for active powered extenders
• Data Rate: Up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0 high-speed), backward compatible with USB 1.1 (12 Mbps)
• Power: Bus-powered (draws power from host USB port) or external power adapter (for long runs or high-power devices)
• Device Support: Printers, scanners, webcams, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, touchscreens, console cables
• Drivers: No additional drivers required — plug-and-play, operating system transparent
• Cat6 Cable Requirements: Solid copper, 23-24 AWG, shielded (STP) recommended for EMI protection over long runs
• Application: Extending USB console connections to servers, industrial control rooms, interactive whiteboards, digital signage, camera systems
• Advantages: Overcomes 5m USB distance limit, uses existing network cabling, cost-effective