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Black USB 2.0 booster extension cable with male and female type-A connectors, 39 ft

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GUE2118 USB 2.0 Booster Extension Cable 39 ft

SKU CH-R94B-31322 MPN GUE2118

Active booster cable extends USB 2.0 connections to 39 ft, supports 480 Mbps data rates, and daisy-chains up to 117 ft

  • Connector count2
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 2.0
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBuilt-in booster chipsets - Amplifies high-speed USB signals
  • Extends USB 2.0 connections up to 39 ft beyond the 15 ft limit
  • Built-in booster chipsets amplify high-speed USB signals with no data loss
  • Daisy-chain up to three units for a total reach of 117 ft
  • Plug-and-play design requires no driver installation for immediate use
  • Compact connectors feature a secured lock mechanism for a reliable fit

Extending USB 2.0 beyond 15 ft

The IOGEAR GUE2118 is an active USB 2.0 booster extension cable that stretches a connection to 39 ft without signal loss. It uses built-in booster chipsets to amplify high-speed USB data beyond the standard 15 ft limit. The cable terminates in male and female Type-A connectors and operates at up to 480 Mbps transfer rates. It is designed for plug-and-play use with no driver installation required.

Replacing passive cables that hit the length ceiling

Passive USB 2.0 cables cannot reliably exceed 15 ft, so this active cable replaces them when the device sits farther from the host. The jump is worth it whenever a printer, camera, or hub must be placed at a distance that a passive run cannot cover. Up to three units can be daisy-chained to reach 117 ft total, extending reach further while maintaining data integrity. A secured lock mechanism keeps each connection firm during use.

Suits setups needing a single long Type-A run

This cable suits installers who need one 39 ft Type-A link for peripherals such as printers, scanners, or webcams in offices, classrooms, or industrial stations. It is not for buyers who need USB 3.x or higher bandwidth, nor for runs requiring a different connector type such as Type-B, Micro, or Type-C. It also does not serve scenarios where the total path exceeds 117 ft or where an external power adapter is mandatory.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGUE2118
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size218 × 156 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

What connectors does the 39 ft GUE2118 cable use?

It has a male USB Type-A plug on one end and a female USB Type-A port on the other.

How do I install the booster extension cable?

Plug the male end into the host or upstream hub, then connect your device to the female end; the built-in booster chipset amplifies the signal automatically with no drivers required.

Can I extend the link further than 39 ft later?

Yes, up to three GUE2118 units can be daisy-chained for a total reach of 117 ft while maintaining USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.

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