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Two small black boxes with USB and RJ-45 ports, one labeled Local, one Remote

Black Box Corporation

Black Box IC401A-R2 USB 2.0 Extender CATx 1-Port 328 ft

SKU CH-A54P-ZRHJA MPN IC401A-R2

Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 328 feet over CATx cable with plug-and-play support for all device types at 480 Mbps

  • Maximum extend distance328 ft (100 m)
  • First connectorLocal Extender Unit: 1 x USB Type B, 1 x RJ-45
  • Second connectorRemote Extender Unit: 1 x USB Type A, 1 x RJ-45
  • Product typeUSB 2.0 over Ethernet
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresReliably extend USB 1.0 or 2.0 signaling over CATx cable to
  • Extend USB devices up to 328 feet over CATx cable
  • Supports all USB transfer types at up to 480 Mbps
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux without driver installation
  • Ready to use immediately with true plug-and-play operation
  • Includes local unit, remote unit, USB cable, power adapter and US power cord

USB 2.0 over Ethernet Extender

The Black Box IC401A-R2 is a USB 2.0 over Ethernet extender kit designed for users who need to place a USB device up to 328 feet from the host computer. It includes a local unit, a remote unit, a 2-meter USB cable, a power adapter and a US power cord. The system supports USB 1.0 and 2.0 signalling across all standard transfer types.

328-foot CATx reach

The single specification that decides fit is the maximum extension distance of 328 feet over CATx cabling. Each extender measures 3.40 by 3.00 by 1.00 inches and weighs 1.00 pounds. The local unit provides a USB Type B and an RJ-45 port, while the remote unit provides a USB Type A and an RJ-45 port. No driver installation is required for Windows, Mac OS or Linux.

480 Mbps bandwidth ceiling

The extender handles control, interrupt, bulk and isochronous endpoints at up to 480 Mbps, so printers, scanners, hard drives, audio devices, touch screens and webcams operate normally. It cannot carry USB 3.0 or higher traffic, so buyers needing SuperSpeed data rates or multiple device ports must choose a different solution.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Model nameIC401A-R2
Product typeUSB 2.0 over Ethernet
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connectorLocal Extender Unit: 1 x USB Type B, 1 x RJ-45
Second connectorRemote Extender Unit: 1 x USB Type A, 1 x RJ-45
Size & build
Product dimensions3.4 in × 3 in × 1 in (Each Extender)
Product weight1 lb (0.45 kg)
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size244 × 198 × 76 mm
In the box
In the boxLocal unit
Remote unit
USB cable (2-meter)
Power adapter
US Power cord
More details
Maximum extend distance328 ft (100 m)

Questions about this item

What does the 480 Mbps rating mean for a USB device connected at the far end?

The link carries USB 1.0 or 2.0 signaling up to 480 Mbps, so bulk, interrupt, control and isochronous transfers run at normal high-speed rates across the 328-foot CATx run.

Which cable standard limits the 328-foot reach, and what happens beyond it?

The extender uses CATx cabling rated to 328 feet; beyond that distance signal integrity drops and USB traffic becomes unreliable.

How much space does each extender unit need for mounting?

Each unit measures 3.40" x 3.00" x 1.00" and weighs 1.00 lbs, fitting easily on a desk, shelf or DIN-rail bracket.

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