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Q: What is the purpose of using a USB repeater cable?
To extend the length of a USB cable. The maximum length of a standard USB cable is 5 meters (16 feet). If you need to connect a USB device that is further away than this, you can use a USB repeater cable to extend the length of the cable.
To improve the signal quality of a USB cable. As USB cables get longer, the signal quality can degrade. This can lead to problems such as dropped packets, slow data transfer speeds, and even device malfunctions. An USB repeater cable can help to improve the signal quality of a long USB cable, which can prevent these problems.
To power a USB device that is not self-powered. Some USB devices, such as webcams and external hard drives, require power to operate. If you are connecting a device like this to a USB port that does not provide power, you can use an USB repeater cable that has a built-in power supply.
