[Gllug] Extending USB range

[Richard Huxton]

Dylan wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I'm setting up a gateway-cum-print server for a friend and he would like the 
> printer to be in his office, but the gateway machine itself to be in the 
> cupboard-under-the-stairs. The total distance between the computer and 
> printer (taking into account the route the cable will need to take) is approx 
> 10m.

There are usb extenders that go up to ~ 100m and also I believe wireless 
extenders nowadays. It's entirely possible a simple powered hub would 
work, but you'd probably want the hub half-way between both.

I'd probably just use a simple network print-server. Can pick them up 
for under 40 quid and lets you put the printer anywhere you like.

-- 
   Richard Huxton
   Archonet Ltd
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