Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Author Topic: Extending USB via Ethernet  (Read 2433 times)

Description:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline JaXanimTopic starter

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2002
  • Posts: 1120
    • Show all replies
    • http://www.intuitionbase.com/waveguide/home.html
Extending USB via Ethernet
« on: July 23, 2004, 11:06:42 PM »
I'm so dumb on this, I don't even know if the question makes sense!

Anyway, I'd like to extend my USB1.1 webcam so it will run outside the house (telescope) and receive video on my PeeCee (Win98SE/PII400) about 20+ metres away.

I understand that USB will not operate properly beyond six or seven metres. Mine runs OK with a 5m extension, but not more. I've read that 'repeater' cables are a waste of time.

I read that an ethernet system can be set up to transfer the signals from the USB webcam. So, in the simplest possible terms, what do I need?

Cheers,

JaX

Be inspired! It\\\'s back!