The iogear USB 2.0 4-port boostlinq Ethernet combines a USB extender and a USB hub to allow connecting as many as four USB 2.0 ( and/or USB 1.1) devices from up to 164 feet away from your computer. Connected devices still maintain a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 480mbps, while operating from a more convenient location. Features Extend four USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices up to 164 feet ( 50 meters) over Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable. USB 2.0 High Speed ( 480Mbps), backwards compatible with USB 1.1 Full Speed ( 12Mbps). Built-in hub to connect up to 4 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Support suspend/resume detection. Plug-n-Play - no driver required. TAA compliant.