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USB 3.2 & 2.0 Extenders | CAT Cable USB Extension for AV and KVM
About USB Extenders
VigilLink's VLEX USB extender range extends USB 3.2/3.0 and USB 2.0 peripheral signals over standard Cat cable to distances far beyond the 5-meter USB specification limit — enabling cameras, keyboard and mouse devices, interactive whiteboards, PTZ controllers, USB audio interfaces, and USB-HID devices to operate at remote locations without signal loss or protocol failure. The range includes USB 3.2/3.0 extenders in standard box and wall plate transmitter configurations (VLEX-UB32CTBB-EXT, VLEX-UB32CTWB-EXT) and USB 2.0 extenders at 50 meters and 100 meters (VLEX-U2CT050-TR, VLEX-U2CT100-TR) at 200Mbps. All VLEX USB extenders ship with a 6-year VigilLink warranty.
Choosing the Right USB Extender
USB 3.2 & 3.0 — Box Transmitter (VLEX-UB32CTBB-EXT): Extends USB 3.2/3.0 over Cat cable with a standard rackmount or surface-mount box transmitter at the source end. Choose for equipment rack installations where a wall plate is not needed at the source.
USB 3.2 & 3.0 — Wall Plate Transmitter (VLEX-UB32CTWB-EXT): Extends USB 3.2/3.0 over Cat cable with a wall plate transmitter at the source end for clean, recessed installation. Choose in conference rooms, classrooms, and boardrooms where a flush wall plate USB connection point is required at the presenter or operator location.
USB 2.0 — 100m, 200Mbps (VLEX-U2CT100-TR): Extends USB 2.0 over Cat cable to 100 meters at 200Mbps. Choose when USB peripherals — cameras, keyboard/mouse, or USB-HID devices — must reach a remote location up to 100 meters from the host.
USB 2.0 — 50m, 200Mbps (VLEX-U2CT050-TR): Extends USB 2.0 over Cat cable to 50 meters at 200Mbps. Choose for medium-distance USB peripheral extension where the 100-meter model is more than needed and a more compact form factor is preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What USB device types are compatible with VigilLink USB extenders?
USB 2.0 extenders (VLEX-U2CT100-TR, VLEX-U2CT050-TR) support keyboards, mice, USB-HID devices, PTZ controllers, USB audio interfaces, and other USB 2.0 peripherals at up to 200Mbps. USB 3.2/3.0 extenders (VLEX-UB32CTBB-EXT, VLEX-UB32CTWB-EXT) additionally support SuperSpeed USB devices including external storage and high-bandwidth USB cameras.
Can I extend USB independently of HDMI video using these extenders?
Yes. All four models in this family extend USB independently of any HDMI signal, using only Cat cable from source to remote location. No HDMI extender is required — these are pure USB-over-Cat devices.
What Cat cable type is needed for USB extension?
Cat5e or Cat6 is supported for all models in this family. Cat6 is recommended for runs approaching the maximum rated distance. Use straight-through (not crossover) Cat cable.
What is the maximum USB extension distance available in this range?
The VLEX-U2CT100-TR extends USB 2.0 to 100 meters over Cat cable — the maximum distance in the USB extender family. For longer distances, consider integrating USB extension within an HDBaseT extender model (such as the VLEX-HT3100U-TR or VLEX-HT2150U-TR), which carry USB alongside HDMI over the same Cat6 run.
What is the difference between the VLEX-UB32CTBB-EXT and VLEX-UB32CTWB-EXT?
Both are USB 3.2/3.0 extenders with identical USB extension capability over Cat cable. The VLEX-UB32CTBB-EXT uses a standard box-format transmitter at the source end, suitable for rack or surface mounting. The VLEX-UB32CTWB-EXT uses a wall plate transmitter for clean flush installation in a standard wall box — preferred in conference rooms, classrooms, and collaboration spaces.