Product Description
A 3-metre USB 2.0 A male-to-female extension cable, described in its specification as an active repeater cable — useful shorthand for buyers wondering why it costs more than a passive lead of the same length.
Where it fits on a job
USB extension is a common requirement on CCTV installs where a USB-powered device — a Wi-Fi dongle, card reader, or similar peripheral tied to a DVR/NVR or PC — sits further from its port than the original cable allows. This lead adds 3 metres of reach without swapping the device's own cable.
Practical selection points
- Connector type: standard USB A male to USB A female, so it simply extends an existing USB 2.0 lead rather than converting it.
- Active/repeater design: called out in the source spec as an active extension, which is the relevant fact for anyone comparing it against a basic passive extension cable.
- Length: 3 m per cable — for longer total runs, check how many active extensions the connected device is rated to chain, as this isn't stated here.
- Use case: general USB 2.0 peripheral extension, including CCTV-adjacent kit that connects over USB rather than coax or network cable.
Keep this distinct from power or video extension leads — it carries USB 2.0 data (and USB power where supported by the connected device), not a camera's video or PSU feed.
Specifications
- Product Type
- USB Extension Cable
- Cable Length
- 3 metres
- Function
- Extends the reach of a compatible USB connection
- Applications
- Home, office and CCTV installations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a passive or active USB extension cable?
It's specified as an active USB 2.0 extension/repeater cable, not a simple passive lead.
What connectors does it use?
Standard USB 2.0 A male on one end and USB A female on the other, so it extends an existing USB A cable run.
Can I use it to extend a USB-powered CCTV accessory?
Yes, it suits general USB 2.0 peripheral extension, including USB-powered devices used alongside CCTV systems, adding 3 metres of reach.
Can I connect multiple 3M extension cables together for a longer run?
The source spec doesn't state a maximum chain length, so check the connected device's own USB extension limits before daisy-chaining.
