Inogeni U-BRIDGE USB 2.0 camera and device extender

Product Overview

The INOGENI U-BRIDGE is a USB 2.0 camera and device extender that delivers high-speed USB 2.0 connections at distances up to 100 m (330 ft.) over a single CAT 5e, CAT 6, or CAT 7 cable. It solves the most common USB camera placement challenge in AV installations: the 5-meter USB cable limit that prevents cameras from reaching a distant CODEC, room PC, or videoconferencing system. The U-BRIDGE is a plug-and-play USB 2.0 extender for conferencing rooms that requires no drivers and works with all major operating systems.

Product Description

The U-BRIDGE consists of two modules — a PC HOST unit connected to the computer or CODEC, and a DEVICE unit connected to the USB camera or peripheral — linked by a standard structured cabling run of CAT 5e/6/7. This architecture allows integrators to position cameras precisely where the room design requires without being constrained by USB cable length limits. The extender supports all USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices at speeds up to 480 Mbps, covering cameras, microphones, whiteboards, audio devices, and mass storage devices. Power is flexible: the AC adapter can be connected to either the HOST or DEVICE module depending on which end is more accessible in the installation. The U-BRIDGE delivers up to 1 Amp of power to the USB device port, supporting most conference room cameras without a separate power supply. It uses Icron's Extreme USB technology for transparent USB extension with no latency or compatibility issues. The U-BRIDGE is fully compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and CODECs from Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS, and Barco. It pairs with other INOGENI devices — including the TOGGLE, SHARE2, SHARE2U, HD2USB3, and 4K2USB3 — to build complete extended camera solutions. Logitech-tested compatible cameras include Rally, Rally Bar series, MeetUp, and Scribe. The U-BRIDGE carries a 2-year warranty.

Key Features

• 100 m (330 ft.) USB 2.0 Extension — Extends USB 2.0 devices over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable, far beyond the 5-meter USB cable limit.
• Supports All USB 2.0/1.1 Devices — Compatible with cameras, microphones, whiteboards, audio devices, hard drives, flash drives, and keyboards at up to 480 Mbps.
• Flexible Power — AC adapter can connect to either the HOST or DEVICE module, giving installers flexibility based on where AC power is most accessible.
• 1 Amp USB Device Power — Supplies up to 1 Amp to the connected USB device, powering most USB cameras without a separate supply.
• Extreme USB Technology — Icron's Extreme USB provides transparent USB extension with true plug-and-play operation and no software overhead.
• No Drivers Required — Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux out of the box without any driver installation.
• INOGENI Ecosystem Compatible — Works before or after INOGENI mixers, switchers, and converters (SHARE2, SHARE2U, TOGGLE, HD2USB3, 4K2USB3, 4KX-PLUS).
• Mounting Slots Included — Two mounting slots on each side allow secure installation with cable ties or zap straps in rack or under-desk deployments.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Auditorium
• Commercial meeting space
• Government space
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum distance the U-BRIDGE can extend a USB 2.0 device?

A: The U-BRIDGE extends USB 2.0 devices up to 100 meters (330 feet) over a single CAT 5e, CAT 6, or CAT 7 cable run.

Q: Does the U-BRIDGE require any driver installation?

A: No. The U-BRIDGE is plug-and-play and requires no drivers on Windows, macOS, or Linux. USB devices connected through it are recognized by the host exactly as if they were connected directly.

Q: Which USB devices does the U-BRIDGE support?

A: The U-BRIDGE supports all USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices including cameras, microphones, whiteboards, audio devices, hard drives, flash drives, and keyboards at speeds up to 480 Mbps.

Q: Can the U-BRIDGE be used with an INOGENI TOGGLE or SHARE2U?

A: Yes. The U-BRIDGE is designed to work as part of the INOGENI ecosystem. It can be placed before or after INOGENI switchers, mixers, and converters — for example, using a TOGGLE to switch between hosts and a U-BRIDGE to extend the camera run from the TOGGLE to the host CODEC.

Q: Where should the AC power adapter be connected — the HOST or DEVICE module?

A: Either. The power adapter can be connected to whichever module is closer to a power outlet. This flexibility is intentional for installations where one end of the cable run may be in a ceiling, wall cavity, or rack enclosure without accessible power.

Q: Is the U-BRIDGE compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms systems?

A: Yes. The U-BRIDGE is compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and room CODECs from Lenovo, Poly, Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS, and Barco.

Q: Does the U-BRIDGE power the connected USB camera?

A: Yes. The U-BRIDGE supplies up to 1 Amp to the USB device port, which is sufficient to power most USB 2.0 conference cameras without a separate power supply.