UGREEN 10324 20m Active USB 2.0 Extension Cable
by UGREEN
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Original price
Rs. 7,775.00
Original price
Rs. 7,775.00
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Original price
Rs. 7,775.00
Original price
Rs. 7,775.00
Current price
Rs. 3,655.00
Rs. 3,655.00
-
Rs. 3,655.00
Current price
Rs. 3,655.00
Product overview
Overview
UGREEN 10324 extends one USB-A host port to one USB-A female socket over 20m. The inline electronics compensate for signal loss that would make a passive cable unreliable at this length, while the final negotiated speed remains limited to USB 2.0—up to 480Mbps theoretical.
Features
What it does well.
Key features
Highlights
- length and format: 20m USB-A male to USB-A female extension.
- Active signal regeneration: an inline FE1.1s repeater restores the USB 2.0 data signal over the long cable run.
- USB 2.0 ceiling: up to 480Mbps theoretical; backward-compatible devices operate at their own lower standard.
- Shielded construction: tinned copper cores, foil, braid and ground layer are shown for the cable.
- Single downstream device path: one female USB-A socket; use a suitable hub only when the complete power and bandwidth budget permits.
- No extra cable software: the repeater is transparent to the operating system, while the connected peripheral may still need drivers.
Connector and signal map
Know the controls and roles
Identify the host end, the device end and the inline repeater before routing. The connector shape alone does not create a host role.
- USB-A male: plugs into the computer, console or other true USB host port.
- Inline active housing: regenerates USB 2.0 data; it is not an Ethernet converter, hub or separate power supply.
- USB-A female: receives the peripheral’s USB-A plug or a compatible short device cable.
- Data direction: USB is bidirectional between host and peripheral, but enumeration always depends on a real host at the male end.
- Power path: conventional USB bus power is passed from the host and may be reduced by cable resistance; no USB Power Delivery negotiation is added.
Use scenarios
Where it makes sense
The 20m reach suits low-to-moderate-power USB 2.0 peripherals when a computer or controller must remain in a secure, quiet or convenient location.
- A printer, document camera or compatible scanner placed across a room from the host computer.
- A keyboard, mouse receiver or touch interface used at a presentation lectern while the computer remains in an equipment area.
- A USB audio headset, conferencing peripheral or compatible webcam whose power demand remains within the long-run bus-power budget.
- A compatible game or motion accessory only after the device maker confirms USB 2.0 extension support; latency, bandwidth and power requirements differ by model.
- A powered USB hub at the far end when multiple low-speed devices must be used and the hub, host and peripherals explicitly support the arrangement.
- Not a substitute for network cabling, fibre USB, HDMI extension or a local computer where guaranteed high-bandwidth capture is required.
Setup and usability guidance
A dependable first connection
Validate the device at short distance first, then test the full extension before securing the cable.
- Install the peripheral’s current driver or application and prove it works directly on the intended host USB-A port.
- Power down or safely disconnect the peripheral where its manual recommends it, then plug the cable’s USB-A male end directly into the host.
- Connect the peripheral to the female end with the shortest practical device lead; avoid an additional long extension or unpowered hub during the first test.
- Allow the operating system time to enumerate the device, then test its highest-demand function, not only whether an indicator light turns on.
- If operation is unstable, remove other bus-powered devices, try another host port and use an externally powered compatible hub or device power supply where supported.
- Route the 20m cable with broad bends, strain relief at both ends and separation from mains cables, motors and sources of electrical noise.
Compatible devices and systems
Match the whole chain
A compatible chain needs a USB host, USB 2.0-capable peripheral, supported driver and enough power at the remote end.
- Desktop and notebook computers with a functioning USB-A host port.
- Printers, keyboards, mice, receivers, cameras, headsets and other USB 2.0 peripherals that tolerate a long active extension.
- USB 1.1 devices at their lower rate, subject to driver and power compatibility.
- Windows, macOS, Linux and other host systems that support the connected peripheral; the cable itself is normally transparent.
- USB-C hosts only through a separate data-capable USB-C-to-USB-A adapter or hub that correctly provides host mode.
- High-draw or timing-sensitive peripherals only after device-specific confirmation and a successful full-load test.
What this product does
Capabilities
- Regenerates a USB 2.0 signal across a 20m USB-A extension.
- Provides a remote female USB-A connection for one compatible peripheral path.
- Carries USB data bidirectionally between a genuine host and peripheral.
- Passes conventional host bus power within the limits of the port and long cable run.
- Operates without pairing, network configuration or a dedicated cable driver.
- Supports the cable construction and connector format shown in the retained product media.
What this product does not do
Clear boundaries
- It does not raise USB 2.0 above its 480Mbps theoretical ceiling.
- It does not provide USB-C Power Delivery, Quick Charge, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet or analogue audio conversion.
- It does not contain a powered hub or guarantee enough current for every hard drive, webcam, VR accessory or security camera.
- It does not turn a peripheral port into a host port or make two computers communicate as USB devices.
- It does not guarantee every proprietary accessory will accept a 20m repeater chain.
- It does not replace the peripheral driver, application or operating-system permissions.
What to do
Good practice
- Test the peripheral directly and then through the full uncoiled cable before permanent installation.
- Connect the male end to a genuine host and the female end to the intended peripheral path.
- Use the shortest practical additional device lead and secure the inline repeater so it does not hang by the cable.
- Choose an externally powered compatible hub when the remote peripherals exceed the host’s power budget.
- Eject storage devices before unplugging and close applications that are using cameras, audio devices or scanners.
- Keep the jacket dry, provide broad bend radii and label both ends on a long routed installation.
What not to do
Avoid these mistakes
- Do not daisy-chain multiple long active or passive extensions unless the complete topology is expressly supported.
- Do not use the cable as a charging lead for phones or laptops or expect USB Power Delivery.
- Do not pull the cable through conduit by its connector or active housing, crush it under furniture or make tight knots.
- Do not assume an illuminated peripheral is fully working; test sustained data transfer and the device’s real workload.
- Do not connect two USB hosts together or force the female socket into a non-USB adapter chain.
- Do not expose damaged insulation or connector contacts to use; replace a cable that is cut, overheated or intermittent.
Warnings and limitations
Important safety and performance notes
Long USB runs combine signal, power and driver constraints. Successful enumeration is necessary but not sufficient for reliable operation.
- The available voltage at the far end can fall under load. A bus-powered drive or camera may disconnect even though a mouse works.
- USB 2.0 bandwidth is shared if a hub is added; several simultaneous devices can exceed the practical throughput.
- Real-time VR, capture and security-camera systems may impose extension limits that differ from the cable’s generic device illustrations.
- Keep the active housing ventilated and dry, and do not open or modify it.
- Route away from trip paths and high-voltage wiring; use installation practices appropriate to the building and environment.
- Back up important storage before diagnosing a marginal connection because repeated disconnects can corrupt in-progress writes.
Care, troubleshooting and buying checklist
Keep it working and solve common issues
Diagnose in layers: device, driver, host port, extension, power, then routing environment.
- Nothing detected: test the peripheral directly, confirm the male end is on the host and restart the device/application.
- Connects and drops: reduce power load, remove passive extension segments, try a different host port and test a powered hub where supported.
- Slow transfer: confirm every device is USB 2.0 or better; the route cannot exceed 480Mbps and real throughput is lower.
- Camera or audio glitches: lower the device stream setting temporarily, close competing USB workloads and check manufacturer extension guidance.
- Printer visible but not printing: reinstall/select the printer driver and queue; the active cable does not supply printer software.
- Intermittent when moved: inspect both connectors, the inline housing and strain-relief areas; discontinue use if motion changes the connection.
- Buying check: choose this 20m active USB 2.0 model only when USB-A endpoints and USB 2.0 speed meet the requirement.
Technical specifications
Model details
Brand / SKU
UGREEN 10324
Cable type
Active USB 2.0 extension cable
Length
20m
Host connector
USB-A male
Peripheral connector
USB-A female
Active electronics
FE1.1s low-power USB signal repeater
Maximum stated data rate
Up to 480Mbps theoretical
Power behavior
Passes conventional USB bus power; no dedicated external power input or USB PD
Conductors
Tinned copper, 28/24 AWG as identified in product information
Shielding
Foil plus braid and ground conductor
Contact / housing materials
Gold-plated contact surfaces, ABS active housing and PVC jacket
Software
No dedicated cable driver; connected peripheral requirements still apply
In the box
Package contents
- 1 × UGREEN 10324 20m active USB 2.0 Type-A male-to-female extension cable
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