Atlona USB 2.0 Extender Kit over Category Cable, up to 100 meters - AT-USB-EX100-KIT

Product Overview

The Atlona AT-USB-EX100-KIT is a point-to-point USB 2.0 extender kit that extends USB signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a single Category 5e/6 twisted-pair cable. It is designed for commercial AV environments where USB peripherals such as cameras, microphones, speakerphones, and interactive displays must connect to a host computer across distances that exceed the native 16-foot USB cable limit. As a USB 2.0 extender kit for video conferencing over Cat6, the AT-USB-EX100-KIT is widely deployed with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and similar UC platforms in conference rooms, training rooms, and lecture halls. The kit includes a transmitter with USB Type-B host connection and two Type-A device ports, a receiver with four Type-A device ports, two power supplies, and mounting hardware.

Product Description

The Atlona AT-USB-EX100-KIT solves a common AV integration challenge: connecting USB devices located at one end of a room to a host computer located at the other end, without running a dedicated conduit for USB cable. Using a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable already present in most commercial spaces, the kit extends USB 2.0 data at up to 315 Mbps across the full 100-meter HDBaseT distance. The transmitter unit connects to a host PC via a standard USB Type-B port and also provides two USB Type-A ports for locally attached peripherals. The receiver unit provides four USB Type-A ports, allowing multiple devices such as a USB camera, speakerphone, and additional peripherals to be connected at the far end. Both transmitter and receiver are locally powered via included locking barrel power supplies. Compact enclosures and included wall or table mounting brackets allow both units to be installed discretely near the devices they serve. The AT-USB-EX100-KIT is compatible with standard HID class peripherals as well as more demanding devices including PTZ cameras and USB speakerphone systems. It has been validated for interoperability with a wide range of conferencing hardware including devices from Logitech, Poly, and ClearOne. Firmware is field-updatable via micro-USB ports on both transmitter and receiver. The kit has been tested and certified CE and FCC, and the included power supplies carry UL certification.

Key Features

• 330-Foot (100-Meter) USB 2.0 Extension — Extends USB 2.0 data the full HDBaseT distance over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable run.
• 315 Mbps Maximum Data Rate — Supports high-bandwidth USB peripherals including HD cameras and USB audio devices at near-full USB 2.0 throughput.
• Transmitter with USB Type-B Host Port and Two Type-A Device Ports — Connects to a host PC and accommodates up to two local peripherals at the source end.
• Receiver with Four USB Type-A Device Ports — Supports up to four USB peripherals at the remote end, covering camera, speakerphone, and additional devices in a single endpoint.
• Single Cat5e/6 Cable Infrastructure — Uses existing category cable plant, avoiding the need for dedicated USB conduit or additional cable pulls.
• Compatible with UC Conferencing Platforms — Validated for use with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype for Business, and GoToMeeting deployments.
• Compact Mountable Enclosures — Both transmitter and receiver ship with mounting brackets for installation behind displays, inside furniture, or under tables.
• Field-Updatable Firmware — Micro-USB firmware update ports on both units allow in-place updates without replacing hardware.
• Locking Power Connectors — Barrel connectors with locking retention prevent accidental disconnection in installed environments.
• HID and USB Hub Support — Supports standard HID peripherals and up to nine physical USB hubs in a system chain (firmware v1.0.3 and above).

Typical Applications

• Conference room USB camera and speakerphone extension for soft codec video conferencing
• Boardroom UC peripheral distribution to a central host computer
• Training room USB device routing between instructor station and display
• Huddle room USB extension for compact meeting spaces
• Lecture hall and classroom USB camera extension for lecture capture
• Commercial meeting space USB infrastructure for BYOD and UC systems

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What cable type is required for the full 100-meter extension distance?

Category 5e or Category 6 unshielded twisted-pair cable supports the full 330-foot (100-meter) extension distance. No special USB cable or fiber is required beyond the standard category cabling already installed in most commercial buildings.

Q: Can the AT-USB-EX100-KIT support a USB camera and a speakerphone simultaneously at the receiver end?

Yes. The receiver provides four USB Type-A ports, so a camera, speakerphone, and additional peripherals can all connect simultaneously at the far end of the cable run. Total current draw per port is limited to 500 mA.

Q: Is the AT-USB-EX100-KIT compatible with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. The kit is validated for use with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype for Business, and GoToMeeting. It has also been tested for compatibility with USB conferencing hardware from Logitech, Poly, and ClearOne.

Q: Does the kit work with USB 3.0 peripherals?

The AT-USB-EX100-KIT operates at USB 2.0 speeds. USB 3.0 devices will connect and function but will operate at USB 2.0 data rates. For applications requiring USB 3.0 or 3.2 Gen 1 performance, consider the AT-USB-EX350-KIT, which is the current replacement model.

Q: Does this product require any drivers or software configuration?

No. The AT-USB-EX100-KIT is a transparent USB extension device and does not require dedicated drivers. The host computer recognizes connected USB peripherals natively through the standard operating system USB stack.

Q: Can the transmitter and receiver be mounted inside a millwork cabinet or behind a display?

Yes. Both units are compact and ship with wall and table mounting brackets. They are designed to be installed in furniture, behind displays, or in rack furniture with appropriate ventilation. No rack chassis is required.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-USB-EX100-KIT?

The AT-USB-EX100-KIT is available at creationnetworks.net, an authorized commercial AV reseller carrying Atlona products for professional AV integrators and end users.