Repeater and hub not connecting properly together
Repeater and hub not connecting properly together
Hello, with the setup of PremiumCord cable USB 3.0 A-A M/F, a 10,0m repeater (active) and i-Tec USB 3.0 Charging HUB 16 port plus a 90W power adapter, I aimed to relocate my PC from the desk area to about 10 meters away while routing all peripherals through this combination. Unfortunately, it didn't function as expected and I'm puzzled by the issue. When connecting: PC → USB Repeater → HUB → Peripherals: The mouse freezes every 2-10 seconds and stops completely if left idle for too long unless reinserted into the hub. PC → USB Repeater → Mouse: The mouse operates normally. PC → HUB → Peripherals: Everything works fine. PC → 2m passive extender cable → another 2m extender → HUB → Peripherals: No problems, I believe it handles roughly half the distance (5m total). I suspect signal loss might be the cause, or perhaps passive cables are affected. I reached out to the retailer who informed them they contacted the manufacturer, who stated it wouldn't work due to power consumption concerns. This seems contradictory since both the HUB and repeater are powered directly from the wall. What alternatives would you suggest? If returning the repeater is necessary, what cost-effective option should I consider for a 10m USB connection? Ideally avoiding fiber optics, as the cables pass through a skirting board and I worry about damage from sharp bends. I already have the display cables ready; the USB issue is what's holding me back. Thanks, Dj
Consider using another hub, possibly one that connects via USB to power it directly, as the current setup seems to rely on a power adapter. I successfully connected with the Lindy 10m USB 3.0 Active Cable and Logilink 5 port powered dock.
You have connected several peripherals to the hub. After activating the hub and connecting it to your PC, the Device Manager should list multiple new USB hubs, indicating the devices are recognized.
Having 16 USB devices connected through one port pushes the boundaries of what a single USB port can handle, and it’s impressive that it still functions. I’d consider using a less demanding hub if possible.
If all electronics were unplugged and just the mouse (razer naga trinity) plus keyboard (sofle v2) were connected, it would cause freezing during movement and random key presses while typing. Since I'm using Linux without a dedicated device manager, this might help: Plugging the HUB straight into the PC: /: Bus 001.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 12p , 480M | __ Port 007 : Dev 002 , If 0 , Class = Vendor Specific Class , Driver =[ none ], 12M | __ Port 007 : Dev 002 , If 2 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M /: Bus 002.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 6p , 10000M /: Bus 003.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 2p , 480M /: Bus 004.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 2p , 10000M /: Bus 005.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 2p , 480M | __ Port 002 : Dev 026 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 003 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 002 : Dev 003 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 0 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 1 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 002 : Dev 011 , If 2 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 3 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 4 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 5 , Class = Application Specific Interface , Driver =[ none ], 480M | __ Port 002 : Dev 005 , If 0 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 002 : Dev 005 , If 1 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 003 : Dev 007 , If 0 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 003 : Dev 007 , If 1 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 002 : Dev 004 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 003 : Dev 006 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 004 : Dev 008 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 003 : Dev 009 , If 0 , Class = Wireless , Driver = btusb , 12M | __ Port 003 : Dev 009 , If 1 , Class = Wireless , Driver = btusb , 12M | __ Port 004 : Dev 010 , If 0 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 004 : Dev 010 , If 1 , Class = Human Interface Device , Driver = usbhid , 12M | __ Port 005 : Dev 008 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 480M | __ Port 006 : Bus 006.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 2p , 10000M | __ Port 007 : Dev 002 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 5000M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 5000M | __ Port 002 : Dev 004 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 5000M | __ Port 003 : Dev 005 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 5000M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 1 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 4p , 5000M | __ Port 002 : Dev 011 , If 2 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub , Driver = 480M | __ Port 003 : Dev 011 , If 3 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub , Driver = 480M | __ Port 004 : Dev 011 , If 4 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub , Driver = 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 5 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 003 : Dev 011 , If 1 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 005 : Dev 011 , If 2 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 001 : Dev 011 , If 4 , Class = Audio , Driver = snd - usb - audio , 480M | __ Port 006 : Bus 008.Port 001 : Dev 001 , Class = root_hub , Driver = xhci_hcd / 1p , 480M |__ Port 007 : Dev 002 , If 0 , Class = Hub , Driver = hub / 12p , 5000M]
So I'm feeling a bit confused right now. While setting up the message above, the hub and repeater started functioning. The only change I made was removing it from the skirting board and creating a loop on the ground behind the PC. Could it be that it wasn't working because it was sharing the gutter with two HDMI cables (both appear to use Cat6+ for signal) and one Cat6a Ethernet cable, leading to interference along its path? I also hear some cracking from my audio interface, so it's likely not a complete failure... But all my peripherals seem to be working, which is strange. I was hoping for a perfect 100% result or total failure, not this uncertain situation.
It's definitely a positive sign. With an affordable USB cable and unshielded HDMI connections, such problems aren't unusual.
This should cover everything you think about. However, it looks like this adapter isn't suitable for audio yet—I can't eliminate the crackling no matter how far I move it from other cables. I'm considering other USB extenders and wondering if fiber might work in a wall corner to improve the signal.
If you don’t require USB 3 speeds at your workspace, USB 2 is much more reliable because of its slower transfer rate. I use a USB 2.0 hub at my desk and easily move into another room when needed. A budget 10m active USB extender I found on eBay five years ago functions properly. You might also use an existing USB 2.0 hub with the extender you already own. One connector may not be making good contact; the USB 3.0 pins are deeper, so the plug must be fully seated. For troubleshooting, execute "dmesg -w" to see any USB-related errors—often it won’t list connections if they’re faulty. You might need sudo depending on your kernel settings.