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Black USB 2.0 booster extension cable, 16 ft, Type A male to female connectors

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GUE216 USB 2.0 booster extension cable 16 ft

SKU CH-4G0M-G4JMW MPN GUE216

Extends USB 2.0 connections up to 16 feet with a built-in signal-boosting ASIC, and can be daisy-chained to reach 75 feet

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeExtension Cables
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsCable Type: USB Connector on First End: 1 x Type A Male USB
  • Extends USB reach to 16 feet with built-in signal booster
  • Regenerates USB 2.0 signals via integrated ASIC for reliable data transfer
  • Male-to-female Type A connectors link host to peripheral directly
  • Cascadable design allows daisy-chaining up to 75 feet total distance
  • Compatible with both Mac and PC platforms for versatile use

16 ft USB 2.0 Booster Extension

The IOGEAR GUE216 is a 16 ft USB 2.0 booster extension cable with a Type A male connector on one end and a Type A female connector on the other. It uses a built-in custom ASIC to regenerate and amplify USB signals for reliable data transmission over longer distances. The black cable is compliant with USB 2.0 standards and works with both Mac and PC systems. It is designed for users who need to place USB peripherals farther from the host computer than a standard passive cable allows.

Extends Beyond Standard Cable Limits

Standard passive USB 2.0 cables typically max out around 5 metres before signal degradation occurs, so this booster cable replaces them when the device must sit further away. The jump is worth it whenever the required run exceeds that passive limit, such as connecting a printer, scanner or hub across a room or through a wall. Multiple GUE216 cables can be daisy-chained together to reach a total distance of up to 75 feet while maintaining signal strength and data speed.

Suits Fixed Long Runs, Not Portable Use

This cable suits desktop setups, kiosks, signage or lab equipment where the USB device stays permanently positioned at a distance. It is not for users who need a short, flexible cable for frequent connect and disconnect cycles on a bench or in a laptop bag. Buyers who require USB 3.0 or higher data rates should look at a different product, as this model is limited to USB 2.0 signalling.

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Price $20.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGUE216
Product typeExtension Cables
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size185 × 157 × 58 mm

Questions about this item

What USB connector types are on each end of the 16 ft cable?

The cable has a Type A Male USB 2.0 connector on one end and a Type A Female USB 2.0 connector on the other.

How does the built-in booster chip affect the installation process?

The cable draws power from the host USB port to power its ASIC, so no external power adapter is needed; just plug the male end into the computer and the device into the female end.

If the signal degrades over time, which part of the cable would need replacement?

The entire booster cable must be replaced, as the signal-regenerating ASIC is permanently moulded into the cable assembly and is not user-serviceable.

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