Monoprice SlimRun USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable - Fiber Optic, Black, 32.8ft
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I'm having issues getting 2.0 compatibility to work. I have the device plugged into a 2.0 port and the extra power cable plugged into the adjacent 2.0 port. I have a simple usb flash drive at the far end as a test. Windows does not detect anything. If I swap the device to a 3.0 port (no extra power cable), everything works. Any ideas? could I try an external USB power source (cell phone charger)? are the pinouts the same? I may not always have a 3.0 port in my application.
Brad H
on Feb 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. We would recommend contacting our tech support team for further assistance with your problem. They can be reached at [email protected]
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. We would recommend contacting our tech support team for further assistance with your problem. They can be reached at [email protected]
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 25, 2019
You likely have both the device and the extra power cable plugged into the same USB controller. That controller may not be able to provide enough power. Your suggestion of trying the external power source makes sense or you can try the 3.0 port for the extra power and see if that works. In the end, what solution did you find?
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- Cosmo K on Dec 14, 2019
I used this cable with a power hub on the female end, but had to place a USB 3.0 card into the computer. After that, cable work very well.
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- Danny P on Jan 17, 2020
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Does this item include the USB power cable/adapter pictured? Is this power required?
A shopper
on Dec 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it needs the power to run the fiber optic circuits at the far end and has some thin copper wiring that acts as a sheath of sorts for the fiber.
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- Robert S on Mar 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it needs the power to run the fiber optic circuits at the far end and has some thin copper wiring that acts as a sheath of sorts for the fiber.
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- Robert S on Mar 21, 2018
Power is required when using the cable for USB 2.0 backwards compatibility, and it is included.
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- Manuel H on Dec 19, 2016
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Will support a web cam?
IT S
on Jan 30, 2017
Monoprice SlimRun USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable - Fiber Optic, Black, 32.8ft
Monoprice SlimRun USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable - Fiber Optic Black 49.2ft
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. These cables should have no problem supporting a webcam. Whether the webcam would require USB 2.0 or 3.0 speeds.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. These cables should have no problem supporting a webcam. Whether the webcam would require USB 2.0 or 3.0 speeds.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 20, 2017
Im using a 150' for this and it works but with some intermittent loss.
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- New User U on Nov 19, 2018
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Does the USB power injected at the transmitting end allow the use of a powered device at the receiving end, or is the power just for the optical extension?
A shopper
on Dec 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The injected power is for the use of a USB powered Device. It is not needed to standard data/connectivity usage.
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- Manuel H on Dec 19, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The injected power is for the use of a USB powered Device. It is not needed to standard data/connectivity usage.
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- Manuel H on Dec 19, 2016
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Does the cable support HOST mode for remote control of devices?
A shopper
on Dec 22, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. Yes this extension cable does in fact support host mode. I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. Yes this extension cable does in fact support host mode. I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 18, 2017
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If this is an optical cable, it would need power on the female A side for the receiving device. I don't see any power inlet on the female. How does this work? Will it only connect to a hub? You can't send power over an optical cable.
Evan D
on Jan 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: While the main transmission is done over optical, there are supplementary copper lines that provide power to the female transceiver. It won't be enough power to use for USB BUS powered devices, so we would recommend connecting to a powered hub that could then distribute power to the connected devices.
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- Manuel H on Jan 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: While the main transmission is done over optical, there are supplementary copper lines that provide power to the female transceiver. It won't be enough power to use for USB BUS powered devices, so we would recommend connecting to a powered hub that could then distribute power to the connected devices.
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- Manuel H on Jan 11, 2017
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Is the 5v 900mA power delivery to the device only possible with external power input? Otherwise, how much power is available through bus-power to the end device? I need just under 10mA to my end device (DSLR camera) to function properly.
Ellis Koon Tao A
on Apr 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately this item would not pass power, only data.
The power adapter would be for powering the transceiver.
Unfortunately this item would not pass power, only data.
The power adapter would be for powering the transceiver.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately this item would not pass power, only data.
The power adapter would be for powering the transceiver.
Unfortunately this item would not pass power, only data.
The power adapter would be for powering the transceiver.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 22, 2019
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Will this work with a typical USB Gaming Headset without needing a separate powered hub?
A shopper
on Jun 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi, yes this should work as long as your gaming headset complies with USB standards for power draw (you can test this by connecting your headset directly to your computer to see if it works). When used with USB 3.0 ports and devices, this cable can deliver 5 VDC up to 900mA, and up to 500mA for USB 2.0.
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- Irv S Staff on Jun 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi, yes this should work as long as your gaming headset complies with USB standards for power draw (you can test this by connecting your headset directly to your computer to see if it works). When used with USB 3.0 ports and devices, this cable can deliver 5 VDC up to 900mA, and up to 500mA for USB 2.0.
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- Irv S Staff on Jun 27, 2017
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Will a powered hub work on the end of this to effectively extend more than one port?
Terry B
on Jul 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I ran the 98' cable, and placed a powered hub on the end, however, I had to install a USB 3.0 card into my computer to get it to work. After that, everything is screaming fast with no noticeable latency.
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- Danny P on Jan 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I ran the 98' cable, and placed a powered hub on the end, however, I had to install a USB 3.0 card into my computer to get it to work. After that, everything is screaming fast with no noticeable latency.
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- Danny P on Jan 17, 2020
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Does this cable have a bulky extender midway or is it the same diameter the entire length of the cable?
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Does this cable have a bulky extender midway or is it the same diameter the entire length of the cable?
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A shopper
on Jan 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
There would be nothing that is between the two ends of this cable.
There would be nothing that is between the two ends of this cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
There would be nothing that is between the two ends of this cable.
There would be nothing that is between the two ends of this cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 15, 2019
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Is there a measurable or observable latency introduced when using this USB 3.0 Fiber Optic extension cable?
A shopper
on Oct 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: i used this with a kinect 2 depth camera and there was no large observable latency.
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- david s on Oct 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: i used this with a kinect 2 depth camera and there was no large observable latency.
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- david s on Oct 13, 2019
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I have this cable connecting my office PC to a powered USB 3.0 hub in my living room. The female end gets quite hot with just the hub, and IR receiver, Xbox wireless adapter and Logitech K400 Plus touchpad keyboard connected. It's in a well ventilated cabinet and exposed to airflow on all sides. Is this normal? I am not using the power adapter.
A shopper
on Jan 21, 2020
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It would be normal, this item's max operating temp can reach up to 131F.
It would be normal, this item's max operating temp can reach up to 131F.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It would be normal, this item's max operating temp can reach up to 131F.
It would be normal, this item's max operating temp can reach up to 131F.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 22, 2020
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VR can be pretty finicky with USB extenders, has anyone tried using this with a Vive or an Index to extend their VR setup?
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I currently use it with an index. I occasionally have to replug it when first turning everything on but once it's setup I get zero drops. It is the only USB extension cable that has worked with my index.
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- leland n on Jun 8, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I currently use it with an index. I occasionally have to replug it when first turning everything on but once it's setup I get zero drops. It is the only USB extension cable that has worked with my index.
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- leland n on Jun 8, 2021
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Is this cable in-wall or plenum rated?
A shopper
on Aug 12, 2021
How crush resistant is this cable? Can it be run under carpet tiles in an office setting with the potential of a chair rolling over it?
A shopper
on Sep 1, 2021
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Thank you for your review of the USB cable. We are sorry to hear that you have experienced failure issues with the product. That is not what we expect from our product. We value your satisfaction and if any issue occurs, we would like to offer you a replacement under the lifetime warranty for our cables.
Please contact our customer service team by accessing: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact. One of our representatives will be glad to assist you. All you need to do is to provide the order number of the product that you received. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to resolve any issues as soon as possible.
We also want to inform you that we have other cables that may suit your needs better. You can coordinate with our product specialist team using the same link above and find the best one for you. We hope you continue to enjoy our products and services!
Please contact our customer service team by accessing: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact. One of our representatives will be glad to assist you. All you need to do is to provide the order number of the product that you received. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to resolve any issues as soon as possible.
We also want to inform you that we have other cables that may suit your needs better. You can coordinate with our product specialist team using the same link above and find the best one for you. We hope you continue to enjoy our products and services!
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Eli S
Rated 3 out of 5
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