5m usb cable not workin

eurotrotter · 29-08-2009, 07:42

hey guys
just bought a 5m usb cable on ebay and it does work.
i plugged in a usb stick and the small red light on the stick, was very faint and didnt work again.

I have a macbook.
i was thinkin that the macbook's usb o/p's dont have enough power to send the signal down 5metres of cables.

i tried using the cable on my windows psrtition in the off chance that was at fault, but still nothing

Im thinking of a buying a powered usb hub anyway, would the sort the issue?
o one more thing i bought it on ebay,if that makes any difference for 3.15e

thanks
ed

J-blk · 29-08-2009, 08:37

I think 5m is right on the limit of how far a device can be on an un-powered USB cable and in most cases, only low powered devices (like a mouse) would work. If you connected a powered USB hub to the 5m cable, then the device that is not working, that should work (a self powered USB device, e.g a USB TV tuner with a separate mains adapter should also work).

Most memory sticks don't require too much power though and should work on an un-powered cable so that's a bit odd.

Discodog · 29-08-2009, 12:02

Some hardware can be tricky if used with the longer "boosted" usb leads. Apparently the 3 modem won't work with one.

J-blk · 29-08-2009, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discodog

Apparently the 3 modem won't work with one.

The 3 modem though (like any 3G modem) needs full USB power, but a memory stick really shouldn't. Still, powered USB hub on the 5m extension should work just fine.

Any reason why you want to connect a memory stick 5m away from your Mac though, OP?

29-08-2009, 07:42	#1
eurotrotter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork & Düsseldorf,Germany Posts: 871 Adverts \| Friends	5m usb cable not workin hey guys just bought a 5m usb cable on ebay and it does work. i plugged in a usb stick and the small red light on the stick, was very faint and didnt work again. I have a macbook. i was thinkin that the macbook's usb o/p's dont have enough power to send the signal down 5metres of cables. i tried using the cable on my windows psrtition in the off chance that was at fault, but still nothing Im thinking of a buying a powered usb hub anyway, would the sort the issue? o one more thing i bought it on ebay,if that makes any difference for 3.15e thanks ed __________________ http://delorto.bebo.com Last edited by eurotrotter; 29-08-2009 at 08:29.

29-08-2009, 08:37	#2
J-blk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,096 Adverts \| Friends	I think 5m is right on the limit of how far a device can be on an un-powered USB cable and in most cases, only low powered devices (like a mouse) would work. If you connected a powered USB hub to the 5m cable, then the device that is not working, that should work (a self powered USB device, e.g a USB TV tuner with a separate mains adapter should also work). Most memory sticks don't require too much power though and should work on an un-powered cable so that's a bit odd. __________________ He who talks by the yard and thinks by the inch, gets kicked by the foot...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

29-08-2009, 12:02	#3
Discodog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Galway Posts: 949 Adverts \| Friends	Some hardware can be tricky if used with the longer "boosted" usb leads. Apparently the 3 modem won't work with one.