Unitek Y-2516 4 Port USB Extender Over Ethernet 60m - Description
Overcome standard USB cable distance limitations with the Unitek Y-2516 4-Port USB Extender Over Ethernet. Engineered for demanding home, office, and commercial environments, this high-performance extender lets you bridge USB connections up to a remarkable 60 meters using affordable, standard Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 RJ45 network cabling.
Long-Distance Connectivity & 4-Port Expansion
Whether you need to control a remote workstation, connect digital signage, or operate interactive whiteboards and security cameras from across the building, the Unitek Y-2516 delivers a seamless link. The receiver unit provides 4 dedicated USB 2.0 ports, allowing you to connect multiple peripheral devices—such as mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner—simultaneously over a single network drop.
Key Features
- Extended Transmission Range: Reliably extends USB connectivity between 30 and 60 meters using standard Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 patch cables.
- 4-Port USB Hub: Expand one host USB connection into four downstream ports on the receiver unit.
- High-Speed USB 2.0: Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps for smooth data synchronization and device performance.
- Auxiliary Power Port: Features an integrated DC power port on the receiver to supply additional power when running high-draw USB peripherals like external hard drives.
- Universal Plug & Play: Zero drivers required. Compatible across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS systems right out of the box.
Unitek Y-2516 4 Port USB Extender Over Ethernet 60m - Specifications
General
- Brand
- UNITEK
- Model
- Y-2516
- Part Number / SKU
- MS-22742
- Product Type
- USB Extender over Ethernet
Performance & Transmission
- Transmission Distance
- 30m to 60m (depending on cable quality)
- Supported Transmission Medium
- Cat.5 / Cat.5e / Cat.6 RJ45 LAN Cable
- USB Specification
- USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 480 Mbps
Connectivity & Ports
- Local Unit (Transmitter)
- 1 x USB Type-A Male, 1 x RJ45 Female
- Remote Unit (Receiver)
- 4 x USB Type-A Female, 1 x RJ45 Female
- Power Interface
- 1 x DC Power Port (External power supply support)
System & Compatibility
- Driver Requirement
- Plug and Play (No drivers required)
- Operating System Compatibility
- Universal (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS)