The USB 2.0 active repeater cable is not a passive extension cable. It could be cascaded (up to 5) to extend the distance of up to 25m (5m each cable) between USB devices and your computer, and regenerate the USB signal for maximum reliability and performance over extended distances at maximum transfer rate of 480Mbps.

• Repeater cable length: 3m/5m
• Cascaded (up to 5) to extend the distance of up to 25m between USB devices and your computer
• Regenerate the USB signal for maximum reliability and performance over extended distances.
• Connect to USB device or 2nd active repeater cable.

• Desktop or notebook computer with USB port
• One of the following operating systems (no driver needed):
  Windows® 2000
  Windows® XP
  Windows® Vista
  Windows® 7
  Mac X

Interface	USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate	1.5/12/480 Mbps
Downstream Connector	USB Type A Female
Upstream Connector	USB Type A Male
Cable Length	3m/5m
Maximum Units Cascaded	5